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28/08/2026

🌍 Building a career in a new country comes with both opportunities and challenges.

The International Partner Program (IPP) is designed to support accompanying partners in the Gothenburg region through a 3-month journey of career development, networking, and learning.
📅 September–November 2026
📍 Gothenburg

Whether you're exploring the Swedish job market, expanding your professional network, or planning your next career step, this program is a great opportunity to gain support and connect with others in a similar situation.

🔗 Learn more and register: https://www.investingothenburg.com/events/international-partner-program

Questions? Reach out to Seymur Badirkhanov at [email protected] for more information.

26/08/2026

📢 In our latest episode of How I Settled in West Sweden, we meet Cicero Badat, whose journey has taken him from Malawi to the United States and eventually to Gothenburg.

Cicero shares his experience of building a new life in Sweden, navigating the job market, and finding his place in society while staying true to who he is.

💬 "Have those conversations. Ask the questions you think you shouldn't be asking. Ask how challenging it is to find a job. Ask the 'stupid' questions, because you're probably not the only person wondering."

Listen to Cicero's episode on the following platforms:
📍Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MD6DCF6h0IRfBzB1Bcoun?si=BeekUHEUSW-QbDjN0jt9fQ
📍YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDwZKv8ueG8
📍Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cicero-badat-asking-the-hard-questions-building/id1823769407?i=1000785562689

🎙️ How I Settled in West Sweden tells real stories from international people who now call West Sweden home. New episodes are released every month, sharing experiences, challenges, and insights from life in the Gothenburg region.

08/07/2026

Planning your summer days out? Let these videos by Göteborg & Co be your guide! 🗺️🐟 Grab a cool drink, hit play, and discover the best of Gothenburg's food scene—both in the city center and out on the water.

✨ City Classics: Tour iconic restaurants, local craft breweries, and learn the right way to peel a West Coast crayfish. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R47dI7cCHqU
✨ Island Adventures: Travel out to Styrsö, Donsö, and Vrånga to try fresh seafood boxes, cozy boathouses, and crispy ocean seaweed. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51YrClpx3aU

Which island or foodie spot are you visiting first this summer? 👇

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06/07/2026

Looking for something to listen to while soaking up the long summer daylight hours? Check out our podcasts! ☀️🎧

💛 How I Settled in West Sweden – Discover the stories behind people, the cultural surprises, and the best settling-in advice shared directly by Gothenburg's international community.
📍Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5NSp0ARqOJqGspzBQUAe1l?si=d0f75514fd034bfa
📍YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9Jj52PzBW0&list=PLE5QsWIOJ7wwtun8NbrPkszIve7eHpiXG
📍Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-settled-in-west-sweden/id1823769407


🌎 Through the Lens of Tomorrow – Explore how cutting-edge industries in West Sweden are transforming through sustainability, innovative ideas, and deep collaboration.
📍 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AspGaOKWRuikVQWqa2D2I
📍 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvzqItYGpHA&list=PLE5QsWIOJ7wwpJlQ6g04TKGVrAOnUxcuQ
📍Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/through-the-lens-of-tomorrow/id1894998469

Perfect for your beach walks, tram rides, or quiet summer afternoons. Enjoy!

02/07/2026

🌞 What's Happening This Weekend in West Sweden?
Summer is here and West Sweden is full of activities and events! Here's what you can this week:

📍 GOTHENBURG
🏐 Partille World Cup – The world's largest handball tournament! 23,000 players from 40 countries. Matches at Heden & Kviberg, finals at Fristads Arena. Free entry!
🔗partillecup.com

🎵 Clandestino Festival (Jul 3-4, 17:00-03:00) – The legendary 24th edition returns! International music festival at Bryggan with artists from across the globe. 🔗https://lnkd.in/eDbJ_4nk

🎵 Sommarkajen Blues (Wed 17:30) – Live blues, food & drinks by the water at Kajskjul 8. This week: Blues Escape & Johanna Lillvik, Molle Molin Band.
🔗kajskjul8.se

📍SKÖVDE
💪 Free Outdoor Gym (Wed 17:00 until Jul 8) – Join community exercise sessions at Billingen. No sign-up needed!
🔗https://lnkd.in/exzUcrRS

🎮 Sommartorg – Free activities all summer: games, crafts, skateboard ramp, face painting & more at Hertig Johans Torg.
🔗vastsverige.com

📍TROLLHÄTTAN
🧇 Våffelkvällar (Fridays from Jun 26, 19:00) – Waffles & live entertainment at Vårhaga Summer Farm. Folk music, jazz, open mic nights & sing-alongs every week! 🔗https://lnkd.in/eRMNaMm9

What will you explore this weekend? 😄
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01/07/2026

If you’re looking for someone in July, don’t look in the office! 🌊🍦

July in Sweden means the emails slow down, the out-of-office messages go up, and everyone heads to the coast. If things feel a bit quiet this month, don't worry. It’s just the Swedish way of doing work-life balance right. Do as the locals do: grab an ice cream, or bring a book to a nice outside café, and enjoy the slow down! ☀️

📌 Stay tuned! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be dropping tons of curated tips for the best summer activities, hidden gems, and day trips in and around Gothenburg. You won't want to miss them! 🕶️✨

29/06/2026

The best way to feel at home in Gothenburg? Finding your people. 💛
From local expat networks and international women's clubs to hobby groups and open preschools for parents, West Sweden has an amazing setup for making new friends.

Before the summer vacation season kicks off, explore the local clubs and associations that match your vibe and interest.

👇 Check out our list of social activities&clubs in Gothenburg! 👇
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/live/personal-life/creating-a-social-life/
https://www.movetogothenburg.com/live/personal-life/clubs-and-associations/

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Are you new to the Gothenburg region, West Sweden? Discover tips about creating a social life from international people who have already made the journey.

12/06/2026

⚽🌍 The World Cup is here — and Gothenburg is watching together! 🎉
Whether you're backing Sweden, cheering on your home country, or just here for the goals, the gasps and the good vibes, you don't need a ticket or a TV at home to be part of it. From 11 June to 19 July, the city is full of free places to catch the matches with fellow fans. Grab your friends, your family, your flag — and pick your spot!

📺 Big screens at Ullevi Plaza & Ullevi (free) The main event!
Sweden's group games and the grand final on giant screens, with entertainment, activities and food and drink on site. The area opens two hours before the matches begin. 🟡 Mon 15 June, 04:00 — Sweden vs Tunisia 🔵 Sat 20 June, 19:00 — Netherlands vs Sweden 🟡 Fri 26 June, 01:00 — Japan vs Sweden 🏆 Sun 19 July, 21:00 — The Final

📚 City Library & cultural centers (free, family-friendly) The City Library and several cultural center screen a wider mix of fixtures — think Spain vs Cape Verde and Czech Republic vs South Africa in a relaxed, welcoming setting. ☕ And because so many games kick off overnight, the City Library will screen morning replays throughout the tournament, starting on 12 June. Breakfast football, anyone?

🌳 Screenings in squares & parks (free) Local neighbourhoods get in on the action too! Sweden's Midsummer Day match (Netherlands vs Sweden, 20 June) will screen outdoors at Hjällbo Centrum, Opalparken and near Friskväderstorget, and the grand final (19 July) plays at Gårdstensdalen park. A proper community watch party! 🙌

🎨 Family World Cup zones (free) Bring the kids to the football zones at Grönsakstorget and the Plikta playground in Slottsskogen — table tennis, football games, face painting, obstacle courses and visits from local clubs. ⚽

🍻 Prefer a pub? Want to catch every game, including your own team's? Plenty of sports bars and pubs around the city are showing all the matches — many with extended late-night hours for those overnight kick-offs. 🌙

So whatever colours you're wearing, there's a place for you. See you out there, and may the best team win! 💛💙

22/05/2026

🏃 This weekend, Gothenburg puts on its running shoes — and the whole city joins in.
May 23–24 is Varvet Weekend, one of the biggest events of the year in Gothenburg. Whether you're lacing up or cheering from the sidelines, there's something here for you and your family.
🏅 Göteborgsvarvet
📅 May 23
📍 Slottsskogen
🗺️ Slottsskogen → Hisingen quays → Avenyn → Slottsskogen The world's largest half marathon — 21 km through the heart of the city.

🏙️ Cityvarvet
📅 May 23, 13:00
📍 Götaplatsen
🗺️ Götaplatsen → Avenyn → Vasagatan → Övre Husargatan → Slottsskogen A shorter city race for those who want the atmosphere without the full half marathon.

👟 Lilla Varvet
📅 May 24, 10:00
📍 Slottsskogen
🗺️ Slottsskogen course — same iconic start and finish as Göteborgsvarvet Sweden's largest running event for kids aged 7–13.
👉https://in.anmalan-goteborgsvarvet.se/varvet-week-20261744116586854/competition/3u27b6un12t?currentPage=select-competition

Not running? Come and cheer — it's free to watch from anywhere along the course. This is one of those weekends that makes Gothenburg feel like home. 🙌

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13/05/2026

📢In our new episode of ‘How I Settled in West Sweden’, we meet Liz Rider, an organizational psychologist who moved from the UK to Gothenburg with her family.

In this episode, Liz highlights the importance of persistence and putting yourself out there — even if it means meeting a lot of people who aren't your people. Because that's exactly how you find them.

“ Join every club, meet every person, even if it's something that you don't particularly like or it's people that are not your people, because that's how you'll find your people.”

🎧 Listen via the link below: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0JLvhbLl4FyUJ7IQVgEUGG?si=V7pGF6cVQAyPszLpL1waoA

🎙️ About “How I Settled in West Sweden”
How I Settled in West Sweden tells real stories from international people who now call the Gothenburg region, West Sweden their home. Each episode highlights their journeys, challenges, and how they built a life here. A new episode is released every month, sharing fresh perspectives and experiences from people who have made West Sweden their new home.