Blankspot

Blankspot is a Swedish independent media outlet dedicated to covering underreported issues, overlooked regions, and communities that rarely make headlines. Founded in 2015 by journalists and digital innovators, it was created to counter shrinking foreign correspondence and the growing gaps in international reporting within Scandinavian media. Blankspot combines investigative fieldwork with immersive storytelling. Its reporters travel to conflict zones, remote regions, and marginalised communities, from the Sahel to Central Asia, from Sweden’s own Roma settlements to digital rights struggles worldwide. The outlet’s mission is not only to document events but to highlight structural inequalities, human rights challenges, and the lived experience behind global headlines. A defining feature of Blankspot is its collaborative ethos. Members are invited into the reporting process: they can follow journalists’ field notes, ask questions, and contribute knowledge that helps refine ongoing investigations. This transparency creates a sense of community ownership and fosters public understanding of how journalism is produced. Blankspot is funded through memberships and reader donations, avoiding advertising and click-driven incentives. This model enables the newsroom to invest in slow, on-the-ground reporting that most commercial outlets consider too costly or risky. By prioritising depth over speed, Blankspot provides Swedish readers, and an international audience, with nuanced stories that expand global awareness and challenge media blind spots.