Tappara's coach leaves – here is the new job
Peter Popovic, currently an assistant coach with Tappara, has been appointed as the new sports director of Västerås IK in Sweden's Allsvenskan.
Tappara's coach leaves – Here is the new job
Tappara's assistant coach Peter Popovic is set to become the sports director of Västerås IK after this season.
Two men seriously injured in fire in Västerås
A fire in Västerås has left two men with life-threatening injuries, while a woman suffered minor injuries.
Exclusive international school in Västerås may close – Northvolt's bankruptcy behind it
A planned closure of the international school in Västerås by the autumn of 2026 is linked to the bankruptcy of Northvolt.
Woman arrested for aggravated assault in Västerås
A woman has been arrested in Västerås on suspicion of aggravated assault after a man was found injured in an apartment.
New suspected heritage crime at Anundshög in Västerås
New evidence of potential archaeological vandalism was discovered at the Anundshög site near Västerås, where previously reported incidents of looting had occurred.
Children played with found hand grenade – man charged
A 23-year-old man has been charged after children played with a hand grenade they found at a playground in Västerås, Sweden, and another grenade was later thrown into a related apartment.
Youth Gather as Amro, 18, Leads Night Football in Västerås
A weekly night football initiative in Västerås, Sweden, attracts local youth, aims to reduce crime, and is supported by local funds.
Joy and Seriousness at the Swedish Championship in Waterslides: "It's About Daring to Be Childish"
The Swedish Championship in waterslides held in Västerås brought together 25 adult competitors who embraced the playful spirit of the event.
100 Piles of Dog Waste in 100 Meters – Then Jim Stopped Counting: “So Disgusting”
A resident in Västerås, Sweden, found an alarming number of dog waste piles along public pathways, raising concerns about cleanliness and municipal responsibility.
Children played with grenade in Västerås - man charged with double attacks
A 23-year-old man is charged for throwing a live grenade in Västerås, Sweden, which was found by children who played with it before it was discovered by an adult days later.
Marcus, 36, has received 700 letters from Telenor
A man named Marcus Olsson from Västeraås received over 700 letters from Telenor due to a system error.
The Swedish Prison and Probation Service investigates employees in Sala and Västerås – invited to a hotel and dinner
The Swedish Prison and Probation Service is investigating staff after allegations of receiving gifts including hotel stays and dinners, resulting in temporary work-from-home arrangements for affected employees.
38-Year-Old Man Sentenced to Life After Stabbing Incidents
A 38-year-old man has received a life sentence for murdering his girlfriend and attempting to kill the mother of his children.
Known security flaw threatened drinking water in Västerås – this is how the man got in and turned off the power
A 30-year-old man entered a crucial area for the power supply of Västerås' waterworks and caused a total power outage, leading to serious threats to the city’s drinking water supply.
87 schoolgirls in Västerås suspected of having been subjected to female genital mutilation – no police reports filed
Reports indicate that 87 schoolgirls in Västerås are suspected victims of female genital mutilation (FGM), with no police reports filed despite the alarming findings.
38-Year-Old Murdered Girlfriend and Attempted to Murder Ex-Wife in Västerås – Sentenced to Prison
A 38-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his girlfriend in Skultuna and the attempted murder of his ex-wife in Västerås.
SVT's reporter was offered illegal lip fillers - IVO stops beauty clinic in Västerås
Sweden's health authority has shut down a beauty clinic in Västerås after an SVT reporter was offered illegal cosmetic injections without proper medical consultation.
The cleanup bill after Skultuna landfill in Västerås – around 100 million kronor
The city of Västerås has incurred costs of at least 66 million kronor to dispose of contaminated waste from the former Think Pink facility, with additional cleanup expenses expected to reach 50 million kronor.
Västerås goalkeeper Ebba, 20, will participate in Vasaloppet for the first time: "I want to see if I can do it"
Ebba Räms, a 20-year-old goalkeeper from Västerås, is preparing to participate in the Vasaloppet for the first time, training during her free time despite her busy schedule.
Beautiful pictures of Allsvenskan star are spreading
Frederic Nsabiyumva's gesture towards young fans after his team's surprising victory is capturing attention on social media.
Lytens acquisition of Northvolt in Skellefteå confirmed
Lyten has completed the acquisition of Northvolt's battery assets in Sweden for nearly $5 billion, which includes Northvolt Labs in Västerås.
Arson at Skallberget – 20-year-old sentenced to prison after balcony fire in Västerås
A 20-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for arson following a balcony fire in Västerås, which was determined to have been started with gasoline.
Man seriously injured – one arrested for attempted murder
A man in his 30s has been arrested for attempted murder after seriously injuring a 55-year-old man in Västerås, Sweden.
AIK fell against Västerås in the Swedish Cup opener
AIK suffered a 2-0 defeat against Västerås in their first match of the Swedish Cup under new coach José Riveiro.
Gang-linked man disabled waterworks in Västerås
A 30-year-old man, previously convicted for serious crimes related to the gang Dödspatrullen, sabotaged a waterworks facility in Västerås.
Suspected attempted murder in Västerås
A 55-year-old man was hospitalized with severe injuries in Västerås, Sweden, and a suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Västerås' Commitment to Football – Investing 100 Million in VSK's Arena
Västerås has announced a 100 million kronor investment to enhance the VSK football arena, aiming to boost both elite sports and local clubs.
The World Ice Sailing Championship is being decided in Västerås – participant Frank: "A battle with nature"
The World Ice Sailing Championship in Västerås features participants competing in kite, wing, and windsurfing categories over six days.
Man charged with sabotage against waterworks
A 30-year-old man has been charged with breaking into a water treatment plant in Västerås and causing a shutdown that disrupted water supply to the city.
Man charged with sabotage against the water plant in Västerås
A man has been charged with sabotage after causing a critical failure in the electrical system of a water plant in Västerås, leading to a halt in the production of drinking water.
Nine charged for shooting in Västerås
Nine individuals have been charged in connection with a shooting incident in Västerås, Sweden, that occurred in the summer of 2024.
Here the table tennis duo breaks the world record in Västerås – kept a ball going for 17 hours
Table tennis players Emil Ohlsson and Fredrik Nilsson set a new world record by rallying a ball back and forth for over 17 hours in Västerås, Sweden.
The Russian Orthodox Church that the municipality wants to shut down
The Swedish municipality of Västerås plans to shut down a Russian Orthodox church, citing it as a security risk amidst political tensions.
Their sons play in the Olympics - meet three proud hockey moms from Västerås
The article features interviews with three proud hockey mothers from Västerås whose sons are set to compete in the Olympics for their respective hockey teams.
Lisa Magnusson: Just giving children food that they like is giving up
The article discusses the increasing demands for customized diets in Swedish schools and highlights a simple yet ingenious solution found by Tillbergaskolan in Västerås.
The Swede Wants to Take Down Tre Kronor at the Olympics: 'I Will Get Under Their Skin'
Hockey player Mikael Frycklund from Västerås is set to play for the host nation Italy in Sweden's Olympic opener instead of the Swedish team, Tre Kronor.
Two Years After the Scandal Scenes Between Västerås SK and Djurgården: "Should Not Happen"
Robin Hals reflects on the frustration over the scandalous events during the interrupted training match with Djurgården, as Västerås SK prepares for the upcoming match with new security measures in place.
Local letters and Hollywood artist's iconic dress in the ceiling - new exhibition at Västerås Art Museum
A new exhibition at Västerås Art Museum features the work of paper artist Cecilia Levy, textile designer Martin Bergström, and showcases an iconic 15-meter-long dress worn by Jennifer Hudson.
Murdered girlfriend and injured ex-wife – now the Court of Appeal takes up the knife incidents in Västerås
A man previously sentenced to forensic psychiatric care after knifing his girlfriend and ex-wife is now being appealed in the Svea Court of Appeal, amidst questions regarding his mental state at the time of the incidents.
Here the Prime Minister knocks on Fredrik's door in Västerås: 'I took down my son'
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, alongside Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson and Justice Minister Gunnar Strömmer, visited voters in Västerås during a three-day tour, prompting local Fredrik to share his surprise meeting and the common question he posed to the Prime Minister.