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Alex Maxia is a journalist based in Gothenburg and has been living in Sweden since 2016. He works as a freelance journalist for The Times, covering mainly topics related to Scandinavia and is Nordic Correspondent for the Italian news agency Agenzia ANSA. Alex often works within the news team of Sveriges Radio, Swedish public service radio and occasionally provides analysis on current affairs in Italy. Academic background in History, Sociology and Cultural Anthropology, Alex has studied also a Masters' in Investigative Journalism at Gothenburg University and worked on several cross-boarder stories, including investigations, one of which was nominated for the Franco-German journalism prize.
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Contributor profile at The Times with links to articles written for the newspaper, since 2022.
Gothenburg now the city most young people move to
Gothenburg has become the most popular Swedish city among young people aged 20 to 39, surpassing Stockholm in terms of recent moves. This trend is supported by data from Statistics Sweden. University student Louise expresses a preference for Gothenburg, citing its ideal size compared to Stockholm.
Hostage diplomacy: inside Iran’s strategy for pressuring the West
Johan Floderus, a 31-year-old member of the European Commission's diplomatic corps, was detained in Iran nearly two years ago and remains imprisoned in Evin prison. His family initially had no information about his condition or whereabouts. The incident is part of Iran's strategy for exerting pressure on the West.
Nordic unions rise up against Tesla over corporate culture clash
Investors in the Nordic countries have expressed deep concern over Tesla's ongoing conflict with Sweden's trade unions, which has sparked rolling strikes across the region. The strikes began with Swedish mechanics and have spread to Denmark, Finland, and Norway, potentially affecting Tesla's operations. Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, has criticized the strikes, while Swedish unions maintain that Tesla has not adhered to the country's longstanding labor practices.
Should you be naked in the sauna? Swedes get steamed up over etiquette
A debate over sauna etiquette has emerged in Sweden, where traditionally people have used saunas naked. Modern concerns about body image and sexual harassment have led to discussions about whether it is acceptable to wear bathing costumes in saunas. The issue gained attention after a woman was asked to leave a public sauna in Ostersund for wearing a swimming costume, sparking a lively debate in the local press.
No screen time before age of two, Swedish doctors advise
Swedish doctors recommend that children under two should not have any screen time, and those aged three to five should be limited to one hour a day. Danish authorities have set similar guidelines for public daycare facilities, allowing screen time for very small children only in special cases, such as learning difficulties. Research on the impact of screen time on young children is mixed, with some studies suggesting negative effects like slower social development and increased risks of obesity and mental health issues.
Attack against Swedes 'not a surprise', security analyst says
A terror attack in Brussels resulting in the death of two Swedes was an anticipated event according to counterterrorism researcher Hans Brun, following Sweden's increased terror threat level due to Quran burning protests and disinformation campaigns against Swedish social services.
Volvo-driving king lifts the veil on his childhood struggles
King Carl Gustaf of Sweden has allowed a film crew to create an intimate documentary about his life, breaking the traditional royal protocol of northern Europe's royal houses. The documentary, titled 'Kungen' (The King), directed by Karin Af Klintberg, covers aspects of his life including his childhood struggles with dyslexia and his daily routine, such as driving a Volvo to work at the age of 77.
Sweden raises terror threat level to ‘high’ after Quran burnings
Sweden has elevated its terrorism threat level to 'high' due to a violent international response to the desecration of the Quran on Swedish territory. The country's security service, Sapo, is probing an assault on the Swedish honorary consulate in Izmir, Turkey, where a local staff member was shot. Although there is no specific terrorist plot, Sweden is seen as a more particular target following public Quran burnings. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson disclosed that multiple terror plots have been thwarted by the authorities.
Twelve years after Breivik, Ukrainians help make island a symbol of peace
Utoya, a Norwegian island, which was the site of a massacre by right-wing extremist Anders Breivik twelve years ago, is being reclaimed as a symbol of peace. A group of young political campaigners from Ukraine and the Nordic countries, including survivor Gaute Skjervo, will gather on the island to promote comity and dialogue.
Cafés and restaurants struggling to cope with energy prices
Cafés and restaurants in the south of Sweden, which has the highest energy prices in the country, are struggling to cope with the volatility of energy costs. Robert Lundgren, co-owner of a bakery and café chain in Malmö, expresses difficulty in running a business with such unpredictable energy prices.
Scientists try different types of coffee bean to beat climate change
Swedes consume almost 8 kg of coffee per person annually, primarily from the Arabica bean, which is sensitive to climate change. Alexandre Antonelli, director of science at Kew Botanical Gardens and professor at Gothenburg University, notes that these beans do not tolerate the warmer climate observed in many regions.
Reactions and hopes for Sweden's new government
Sweden has formed a new three-party minority government led by Moderate Party leader Ulf Kristersson, comprising the Moderates, Christian Democrats, and Liberals, with the Sweden Democrats' parliamentary support. Radio Sweden gathered public reactions and expectations in Stockholm.
Temperatures forecast to hit 35 degrees C Thursday
A heatwave affecting Europe is set to reach Sweden, with temperatures expected to climb to 30-35 degrees Celsius on Wednesday and Thursday. The hot and dry conditions may also elevate the risk of wildfires, according to meteorologist Sofia Söderberg from SMHI.
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