Gothenburg

Richard Svensson saw four orcas while boating home to Fotö in the Gothenburg archipelago on Thursday afternoon.

June 08, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg found that feelings of disgust from dirty recycling stations lead to poorer waste sorting. An experiment showed clear improvements when stations received extra cleaning. The study was published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.

A landslide covering about 2000 square metres occurred on Friday evening in Rödbo on northern Hisingen in Gothenburg. A horse and parts of a barn, along with farm machinery, were swept away. No people were injured.

March 04, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The Justitieombudsmannen has issued sharp criticism against adult psychiatry at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg following visits to five departments. Patients are sleeping in corridors and repeated forced medication occurs, raising concerns. Politicians demand action, and the Moderates propose a crisis commission for the region's psychiatry.

In the second semi-final of Melodifestivalen in Gothenburg, Felicia with "My system" and Brandsta City Släckers with "Rakt in i elden" advanced directly to the final. Robin Bengtsson qualified for the final round, while Laila Adèle, Klara Almström, and Arwin were eliminated. Felicia, formerly known as Fröken Snusk, celebrated her win with joy and partially revealed her face on stage.

January 30, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

A large police operation began on Friday evening at the University of Gothenburg after reports of loud bangs inside a building. It turned out to be balloons popping during an alcohol-free freshman event. No one was injured, and no crime was found.