The Konstmuseum at Götaplatsen lit up in orange. Photo by Hanne De Coninck. On November 25th, landmarks around the world, including some iconic buildings around Gothenburg, will light up in orange to mark Orange Day, a United Nations Women’s initiative. “Violence against women is everywhere. We really need to stop this pandemic,” says Sonja Schough, … Read more
Is there a special breaking point in a marriage after the first decade? Year 2023 the length of an average marriage before divorce in Gothenburg was 12.3 years according to Statistics Sweden, SCB. The same trend goes locally for many municipalities in Sweden. We spoke to two couples being married 7 and 61 years on the matter. … Read more
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
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
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