Gothenburg

Three people have been sentenced for involvement in an international gang specialized in stealing Toyota RAV4 vehicles in Gothenburg. Two of them receive prison terms and deportation, while a third gets a conditional sentence and deportation, according to P4 Göteborg.

April 06, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Police in Gothenburg are warning of a wave of scam SMS claiming lock changes over the weekend. Recipients are urged not to reply but to save the messages and report to police. The fraud attempts are reported by P4 Gothenburg.

One person has died following an apartment fire in Biskopsgården on Hisingen in Gothenburg. Police have arrested one person and initiated a preliminary investigation into murder due to unclear circumstances. Two people were taken to hospital, one of whom later died.

February 07, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

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.

In Gothenburg, Stadsmissionen has recorded a record number of applications for Christmas help this year, with 2500 households seeking support to buy gifts for their children. Families in financial difficulty can freely select toys in a special shop, donated by private individuals. The initiative, which has existed since the 1950s, reflects growing economic challenges among low-income earners.

December 13, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The national bomb squad has assessed a suspected dangerous object in Gothenburg as harmless, police say. The alarm came in at around 6 p.m., and the area was cordoned off, affecting traffic.