Selling Christmas Trees: A Harsh Profession Driven by Tradition by Matthijs Touw in collaboration with Isa Baas (MIJ Times) Christmas is around the corner and Christmas tree sellers are popping up like, well, Christmas trees all around the city. The MIJ Post and the MIJ Times have visited various stalls in the city center of Gothenburg … 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
“Completely Unacceptable”: Ambulance Response Times on the Rise in Västra Götaland By Camilla Wasén January 16, 2025 NEWS • Every second counts in an emergency, but in Västra Götaland, patients are waiting longer than ever for ambulances to arrive. New data reveals response times in the region are slower than the national median. “It shouldn’t … Read more
By: Sara Oliveira The number of Swedish women between the ages of 16 and 29 who use nicotine pouches daily has increased by more than one million since 2013. Olga Ige, 23, says quitting “isn’t part of the plan.” Nicotine pouches, more commonly known as snus, are essentially small pouches of synthetic nicotine. There are … Read more
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
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.