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
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
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
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
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
By Owen Carpenter-Zehe Gothenburg and the automobile are deeply intertwined. Since Volvo entered the municipality in 1927, Gothenburg has been the core of Sweden’s automotive industry. Despite enormous industry growth, the Gothenburger’s attitude might shift away from the industry at its heart. The car business is booming. According to Invest Gothenburg, a business liaison owned by … Read more
Nicotine pouches are products that are very similar to snus but they do not contain tobacco. Finland brought nicotine pouches to the market in April 2023. Nicotine pouches are made of concentrated synthetic nicotine and flavoring. They resemble snus in many ways: the packaging, the pillow shaped portion bags and how they are both used by … Read more
Free HPV Vaccination Extended Until Summer By Alice Netinder NEWS • The free HPV vaccination program for women born between 1994 and 1999 has been extended by an additional six months, now running until the summer of 2025. “At this pace, it’s possible to reach the 70 percent target before summer,” says Elin Ljungqvist, national … Read more
NEWS • Direct exploitation of peatlands in Sweden remains a significant environmental concern in 2023, despite the EU efforts to mitigate its impact. Peatlands, abundant in Sweden’s land area, continue to be exploited by the peat extraction industry and drained for agricultural and infrastructure purposes. Peatlands are a unique and precious environment.They are wetlands, a … Read more
Sweden and other countries have representatives in Baku at the moment to take action for climate change. What the future generations in Sweden might face depends on the actions that are taken. The 29th conference of the Parties on Climate Change, COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan is soon to be over. The annual conference, where countries gather … Read more