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Adoption Day in Sweden – “International adoptions should be better regulated“ Monday the 18th of November marked adoption day in Sweden. Anna Fröjd, 24, a sports journalist from Mariestad, was adopted from India when she was just five months old. She talks about the struggles, misconceptions and blessings of being adopted: “There’s nothing wrong with … Read more
Niether Jas 39 Gripens, nor later flying TP 84 Herculeses could be seen because of low clouds Fighter jets in the formation of a Christmas tree have flown over Gothenburg on Wednesday, 11th of December. The “Julgransflygningar” with Swedish fighter jets Jas 39 Gripen was over the city at 13:45. However, because of low and … Read more
21 November 2024 by MIJ Times With an increasing number of young adults now on social media, it is no surprise that young Swedes are turning towards it to consume their news. It appears that the days of mainstream media leading the way for news consumption may be numbered, especially with young adults. “I usually get news … Read more
By: Hannah Thulé Greenhouse emissions from the transport sector decrease, yet the emissions of small particles that are hazardous for our health increase due to increased traffic on the roads. Greenhouse emissions from domestic transport account for one-third of Sweden’s total greenhouse gas emissions. The vast majority of the emissions originate from road traffic, primarily … Read more
This year’s Global Peace Index, GPI, shows that the world’s average level of peacefulness declined by 0.56 percent showing a global trend, as 95 out of 163 countries recorded a deterioration in their peacefulness index score. This deterioration is a continuation of a trend that started 16 years ago and has now led the world to … Read more
The Surge of Secondhand Shopping in Sweden: A New Trend in Christmas Gifting By Yang Liu NEWS·In Sweden, the demand for secondhand goods has been steadily increasing, with more Swedes opting to buy pre-loved items for Christmas gifts. This shift reflects both a growing trend toward sustainability and cost-effectiveness. As environmental awareness and economic considerations … Read more
Photo: Kristofer Andersson By Kristofer Andersson December 12, 2024 CULTURE • Vinyl record sales have increased in recent years and now represent the largest share of total record sales. MIJ Today visited four established record stores in central Gothenburg to ask staff and record customers about the popularity of vinyl records. The increase in sales … Read more
The sales of organic products decreased by 11 per cent in one year, according to Statistics Sweden (SCB). Life has become more expensive, can this have something to do with this steep decrease? Inflation in Sweden is at its highest since the financial crisis in 2008 according SCB. What about young people? Can they afford … Read more
As the rate of STD increases and studies in the US show a decrease in sexual activity, one might wonder how the state of sexual health could have become so terrible. Let us debunk some of these studies and see what might be hiding behind the numbers. The Health and Behaviour in School-aged Children international … Read more
SGS Sparks Outrage: Gothenburg Students Hit Hard by Rent Hikes and Housing Woes Students across Gothenburg are left frustrated after SGS Student Housing announced a sudden rent increase for 2025, raising concerns about the strain on student budgets that are already stretched thin. On November 18, students across Gothenburg received a notification from SGS Studentbostäder … Read more