The latest local news from Västra götaland, in English.
Pelle Larsson, Bobi Klintman, Elliot Cadeau, Viktor Gaddefors… The national basketball team looks sharper than ever - at least on paper. "It's a very, very strong squad. I have to admit that," says national team captain Mikko Riipinen ahead of the World Cup qualifiers.
FootballIt is still uncertain whether Danish striker Pernille Harder can play in the World Cup qualifier against Sweden. "The honest answer is that we still don't know," says national team captain Jakob Michelsen.
FootballThe number of accidents involving electric scooters increased sharply last year. Young people are hard hit - and the injuries are often serious. "We are seeing many children with head injuries," says Ragnar Ang, chief physician and trauma surgeon at Sahlgrenska Hospital.
SwedenDisappointed at not being selected, Anna Anvegård booked a vacation. Two days later, Tony Gustavsson called again. I was supposed to go to Croatia. But now it's Denmark instead, says the national team player.
SportsA man died in a motorcycle accident outside Mariestad on Tuesday, local media reported.
SwedenDemand for air travel continued to strengthen in May at state-owned Swedavia's ten airports, according to recent statistics.
BusinessA man in his 30s has died in a collision between a car and a truck outside Lidköping, the police say on their website.
SwedenThe national team has suffered two more setbacks ahead of the crucial match against Denmark. But Häcken star Felicia Schröder could be ready to play despite suffering a hard knock this weekend. That bodes well, says national team captain Tony Gustavsson.
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