reporter The Fall of the Dog By Jakub Ciolkosz Sweden Shuts Doors on a Man’s Best Friend as Living Costs Go Up. Since the time that dogs became domesticated and hailed as “man’s best friends” they have served as companions and protectors through acts of undivided loyalty. Walking through the streets of Gothenburg, one can easily … Read more
More Than Gifts: How Gothenburg’s Christmas Tram Highlights a Deeper Crisis By Shinjini Chatterjee A century-old tradition in Gothenburg, the Julklappsvagnen (Christmas Tram), rolled through the city on December 7, 2024, collecting gifts for underprivileged children and families. This annual event, organized by the Göteborgs Stadsmission (Gothenburg City Mission) and Spårvagnssällskapet Ringlinien (The tramway society … Read more
Battling for Health: The Factors Preventing High-Risk Patients from Accessing Preventive HIV Treatments By Rodrigo Ribeiro NEWS • Alarmingly long waiting times for HIV prevention meds in Gothenburg are potentially increasing the risk of HIV infections among high-risk groups. Pre-exposure Prophylaxis, PrEP, is a medication used to reduce the risk of HIV transmission for so-called … Read more
The number of international students in Sweden has increased over the last 10 years, with Germany topping the list. “I feel like Germans are everywhere”, says Amélie Fischer, a German student in Gothenburg. China and Finland complete the podium. Every year, around 40,000 foreign students come to Sweden for their higher education. Data from Statistics … Read more
Consumption culture, targeted marketing and quick payment solutions are enchaining young Swedish women.
Nordic Tensions Rise: Sweden Distributes War Preparedness Pamphlet to Millions By Lucília Oliveira NEWS • In two weeks over 5 million households will receive the 32 pages brochure “If Crises or War Comes”. This because of Sweden joining Nato — and the risk of entering a war is no longer an unrealistic scenario. “The national … Read more
Louise Ekberg The increasing numbers of coffeehouse chains creates a polarization in the long-standing café culture of Gothenburg city. The traditional cafés have a hard time surviving in the city center and are increasingly moving outside the borders. To find the originality of Swedish Fika one needs to move beyond the borders of the pedestrian … Read more
“They’re pushing the competitors out”: The Fight for Independence in Gothenburg’s Bar Scene Andra Långgatan is a haven for students looking for the city’s most affordable beers. Still, beneath the charm of cheap pints lies the reality of independent bars and craft breweries struggling for representation around the city’s nightlife. Large corporations and major brewing … Read more
https://pudding.cool/2017/09/clinics The article “How Far Is Too Far? An analysis of driving times to abortion clinics in the US.” from The Pudding exemplifies high standards in data journalism through its meticulous use of data, innovative visualization techniques, and its relevance to pressing societal issues. By using real-world data on the locations of abortion clinics and … Read more
(changes highlighted in italic, incl. title) As the winter holidays approach, the time spent indoors sharing food and celebrating with our loved ones increases. In fact, it has been calculated that there is a 30% energy consumption rise over Christmas due to the use of Christmas tree lights, decorations and other seasonal appliances. As a … Read more