Gothenburg

City in Västergötland, Sweden

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Gothenburg is the capital of Västra Götaland County in Sweden. It is the second-largest city in Sweden, after the capital Stockholm, and the fifth-largest in the Nordic countries. It is situated by the Kattegat on the west coast of Sweden, with a population of approximately 600,000 in the city proper and about 1.1 million inhabitants in the metropolitan area. The city's population increased by 9,292 during 2022.

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Man missing and 12 people injured as huge fire breaks out at water park A man is missing after a powerful fire broke out at an amusement park in the Swedish city of Gothenburg. Sky News - Published on February 13, 2024
Europa League: Aberdeen in Gothenburg to face BK Hacken Listen to Sportsound commentary as Aberdeen face BK Hacken in the first leg of their Europa League play-off, before watching live as Hearts host Greek side PAOK. BBC Sport - Published on August 24, 2023
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Suspect device may have caused explosion at Swedish apartment block that injured 16, police say An explosion at an apartment building in Gothenburg that injured 16 people may have been caused by a suspect device, Swedish police have said. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2021
BK Häcken 2-0 Aberdeen (3-5 agg): Stephen Glass' side survive scare Aberdeen held off a spirited fightback by BK Hacken to progress to the Europa Conference League third qualifying round despite defeat in Gothenburg. BBC Sport - Published on July 29, 2021