reporter By Kilian Schroeder “I mean, I just want a big story”, Dan McCrum says. “That’s what it is all about, isn’t it?” The 45-year-old Brit is on the way and has only time for a 20-minute phone call – being an investigative journalist for the Financial Times is a busy life. When he talks in … Read more
by Guokai Sun As more government documents being public, there are places with low transparency. How should investigative journalists react, especially in cross-boarder projects? Here is what Georg Neumann, Head of Communications from the Open Contracting Partnership says. According to Georg, it is important to have government documents open. When taxpayers’ money turns into the … Read more
By Karolína Kiripolská Pavla Holcova’s journey into investigative journalism began amidst the confines of a Cuban cell. As the only journalist from the Czech Republic, she was invited to work on the Panama Papers case. Her colleagues joke that two governments fell because of her – the Slovak and Macedonian ones. After her studies, Pavla … Read more
By Xinheng Zhai Friends of Gothenburg, have you ever tried Chinese food in the city? Which Chinese restaurant has left the most lasting impression on you? Today I have compiled two ranking lists of Chinese restaurants in Gothenburg and chosen two restaurants that are in the top ten on both lists! Let’s check them out … Read more
Since the attacks on Palestine the 7th of October 2023, the world has seen an unmissable surge of demonstrations and protests. Since the October 7th attacks, The Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project has recorded 4200 demonstrations and rallies world-wide. While demonstrations in the Middle East and northern Africa account for 55% of the … Read more
Written by Märta Bonde and Saimah Jiwa About 2 years ago, at a New Year’s Eve party, Talitha had a revelation. In her hand, she had a glass of sparkling wine, a drink she didn’t even like. Not only did she hate the taste, she became uncomfortable surrounded by intoxicated people: “I thought that was … Read more
Dharani Thangavelu In Gothenburg, fervent demonstrations by the public denounce Israeli actions in Palestine, resonating with nationwide solidarity marches. As Israel continues to escalate its attacks, Sweden’s shifting migration stance comes under scrutiny for potential implications for future Palestinian refugees. The conflict, triggered by an attack from Hamas, has a grim history of casualties and … Read more
Photo by Mark Broadhead on Unsplash Originally written and edited by: Naomi Madlene Ott Andra Långgatan in Gothenburg is known for its vibrant nightlife, offering an various mix of bars and pubs to satisfy every beer enthusiastic’s palate. But as any savvy consumer knows, the cost of that beverage can vary from place to place. In this short … Read more