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A self-driving bus collided with a tram in Gothenburg on May 25, 2026, as part of a pilot project for autonomous public transport. No injuries were reported. The incident highlights challenges of integrating self-driving vehicles into urban traffic systems.
A strike notice from Swedish teachers threatens 12,000 students in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö after pay and hours talks fail. Walkouts start Monday, May 25, affecting primary and secondary schools across 23 municipalities.
The Göteborgsvarvet half marathon in Gothenburg takes place on May 22, 2026, with last year's winner sharing tips ahead of the race. Thousands participate in one of Sweden's largest road races.
Telia's network failure affects 200,000 users across Sweden's major cities. The outage, starting May 12, disrupts mobile and broadband services in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Malmö.
Swedish police arrested a 45-year-old security consultant in Gothenburg on suspicion of spying for Russia. The man worked at a defense technology company. The Swedish Security Service coordinated the operation. No further details have been released.