More people are choosing to travel with Västtrafik despite the higher prices.

On January 5th, 2021, Västtrafik implemented a price increase of 2.6 percent for adult and youth passengers. Your daily commute or weekend outings might cost you a bit more now. However, passengers with student cards and frequent travelers experienced a slightly higher growth of 2.5 percent. This change came amidst a challenging period for Västtrafik, … Read more

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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

Will Sweden’s Evolving Migration Policy Impact Asylum-Seeking Palestinians?

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

Sip and Save: A Guide to Gothenburg’s Beer Scene on Andra Långgatan

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

Silent Suffering: Sweden’s Stealthing Situation

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By: Ellen Hagström, Guokai Sun, Robin Bucher, Naomi Ott and Karolina Kiripolska Despite a strong legal grey zone regarding the legal status of stealthing, also known as non-consensual condom removal, the information that is provided by the Youth Health Centers suggests otherwise.   MIJ conducted an undercover investigation, posing as a stealthing victim, to explore the … Read more