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SVT's The Week Acquitted Over GW Persson's AR-15 Hunting Comments

Leif GW Persson did not make a mistake when he took a stand against the use of the AR-15 weapon in hunting contexts on SVT. The Review Board rules and acquits the SVT program "The Week".
SVT's The Week Acquitted Over GW Persson's AR-15 Hunting Comments

Isabelle Haak Leads Conegliano to Another Champions League Victory

Isabelle Haak and Conegliano did it again. 3–0 in the final against Scandicci ensured that the Champions League title from last year was defended.
Isabelle Haak Leads Conegliano to Another Champions League Victory

Swedish Stars Propel London City Lionesses to English Top League

It became a nerve-wracking drama when the Swedish club London City Lionesses secured promotion to the English top league. The big-spending capital club let slip a 2-0 lead to 2-2 against top contender Birmingham, but managed to hold on and win the series.
Swedish Stars Propel London City Lionesses to English Top League

Tre Kronor Defeats Finland 6-2 in World Championship Warm-Up

After three straight losses and a dismal 0-10 goal difference, Tre Kronor got their revenge against Finland. Sweden won the World Championship rehearsal with 6-2 and takes home the four-nation tournament – despite several NHL players being rested in the rivalry match.
Tre Kronor Defeats Finland 6-2 in World Championship Warm-Up

Wolves Vanish in Dalarna and Värmland Amid Poaching Concerns

The wolf pack in Dalarna has more than halved in two years and has also decreased drastically in Värmland. The researchers see no natural explanation, reports SVT.
Wolves Vanish in Dalarna and Värmland Amid Poaching Concerns

Three Crowns Triumphs in Powerplay but Faces Eklund Injury Concern

A scorching powerplay gave Three Crowns their second straight win in the European Championship Hockey Tour – 4–2 against the Czech Republic. Mika Zibanejad wants to see the same NHL lineup at home World Championship – but a hand injury to William Eklund makes it uncertain.
Three Crowns Triumphs in Powerplay but Faces Eklund Injury Concern

Eklund Thanks Fans for Support After Injury in Tre Kronor Match

William Eklund left the ice in Tre Kronor's match against the Czech Republic with seemingly severe pain in his left hand. I didn't see the situation but saw William's reaction.
Eklund Thanks Fans for Support After Injury in Tre Kronor Match

Vasaloppet Winner Alvar Myhlback Chooses Lager 157 Over National Team

Vasalopp winner Alvar Myhlback opts out of the national team. The 19-year-old has instead signed a two-year contract with the long-distance team Lager 157, reports SVT Sport.
Vasaloppet Winner Alvar Myhlback Chooses Lager 157 Over National Team

Trump Cuts Funding to NPR and PBS, Impacting US Public Service

It is not surprising that the US President Donald Trump is cutting back on the financing of public service in the US, says journalism researcher Christian Christensen. It is a symbolic issue for the Trump administration, he says.
Trump Cuts Funding to NPR and PBS, Impacting US Public Service

Isabelle Haak Burnout Prompts Action from European Volleyball Federation

The Swedish volleyball star Isabelle Haak was affected by burnout syndrome – due to a packed schedule. Now the European Volleyball Federation is acting.
Isabelle Haak Burnout Prompts Action from European Volleyball Federation

Sweden's Three Crowns Triumph Over Switzerland with NHL Stars

Three matches without scoring a single goal. But with eleven NHL players in the squad, Three Crowns managed to net twice.
Sweden's Three Crowns Triumph Over Switzerland with NHL Stars

SVT Cancels "The Week" with Leif GW Persson and Camilla Kvartoft

SVT has decided to discontinue the program "Veckan" with Leif GW Persson and Camilla Kvartoft, reports Amelia. It came as a surprise, says Persson to the newspaper.
SVT Cancels "The Week" with Leif GW Persson and Camilla Kvartoft

Johan Pehrson Resigns as Liberal Leader Amid Low Poll Concerns

Johan Pehrson recently resigned as party leader for The Liberals. Now he says it was partly due to the "difficult situation" with low opinion polls.
Johan Pehrson Resigns as Liberal Leader Amid Low Poll Concerns

Viaplay and SVT to Broadcast Women's European Championship Together

Viaplay is broadcasting the women's football European Championship this summer together with SVT. "It feels incredibly cool that we can give our viewers the summer's highlight", says Viaplay's sports manager Erik Westberg in a press release.
Viaplay and SVT to Broadcast Women's European Championship Together

Storvreta Wins Ninth National Championship Gold in Floorball

Storvreta won their third consecutive national championship gold in floorball after a final victory over IBF Falun with 3–2 after having turned around a 0–1 deficit. It's pure and sheer joy and all the emotions at the same time, says Sakarias Ulriksson.
Storvreta Wins Ninth National Championship Gold in Floorball

Thorengruppen Wins Fifth Consecutive Swedish Floorball Championship

Thorengruppen won the thrilling final in floorball against Pixbo with 7–5. The Umeå team has now won the Swedish Championship gold five years in a row.
Thorengruppen Wins Fifth Consecutive Swedish Floorball Championship

Åkesson Criticizes TV4's Kalla Fakta Investigation as Propaganda

The Sweden Democrats' party leader Jimmie Åkesson launches a new attack on TV4's Kalla fakta in Ekot's Saturday interview. The worst propaganda minister in Nazi Germany would probably be proud of this propaganda masterpiece, he says about last year's scrutiny of the party's anonymous social media accounts.
Åkesson Criticizes TV4's Kalla Fakta Investigation as Propaganda

Sweden's Ice Hockey Team Struggles with Nine Periods Without a Goal

Ice Hockey World Championship is approaching. But Tre Kronor cannot score goals.
Sweden's Ice Hockey Team Struggles with Nine Periods Without a Goal

Home Care Worker in Umeå Arrested for Suspected Aggravated Rape

A man employed within the home care services in Umeå municipality is detained, suspected of aggravated rape against an elderly person, reports SVT Västerbotten. .
Home Care Worker in Umeå Arrested for Suspected Aggravated Rape

Tre Kronor Falls to Finland 5-0 in National Team Game

Heavy NHL reinforcements are on the way to the World Championship. Tre Kronor appear to need them.
Tre Kronor Falls to Finland 5-0 in National Team Game

Petra Mede Joins SVT's Eurovision Commentary Team

Two Eurovision experts comment on the final in Basel for SVT. Edward af Sillén gets company from last year's host Petra Mede in the commentator booth.
Petra Mede Joins SVT's Eurovision Commentary Team

Linköping Women Win First Swedish Volleyball Championship

Linköping is Swedish champion in volleyball for the first time on the women's side. 3–0 in sets (27–25, 25–17, 28–26) in the fourth SM final against Hylte/Halmstad secured the SM gold through 3–1 in matches.
Linköping Women Win First Swedish Volleyball Championship

Tara Babulfath Disqualified in Judo European Championship Opener

The Olympic Games bronze medalist in judo, Tara Babulfath, aimed for gold in the European Championship in Montenegro. But the 19-year-old was disqualified in the first match and is out.
Tara Babulfath Disqualified in Judo European Championship Opener

SVT Strike Averted as Union Reaches New Agreement

The notice of strike at SVT is withdrawn. Through mediation, the Union and SJF have reached an agreement with Medieföretagen within Almega on a new agreement.
SVT Strike Averted as Union Reaches New Agreement
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