Sweden is at the forefront of technology. It is worse in our immediate surroundings, according to Ericsson's CEO. Our big problem is that we are in a "shitty neighborhood" - Europe is not in the same condition at all, says the outgoing Börje Ekholm, whose last quarterly report sent the stock tumbling.
TechnologyEricsson CEO Börje Ekholm is stepping down. He is being replaced by Per Narvinger, who has worked at the company since 1997. Ekholm has been both praised and questioned during his more than nine years at the helm. It was a long-term emergency solution that has now begun to bear fruit, says Sverre Linton, general counsel at Aktieägarna.
TechnologyThe Tre Kronor players are furious with the referees after the injuries to team captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson and forward Oskar Sundqvist in the World Championship quarter-final against Switzerland. "Unbelievably ugly. They don't dare go against the Swiss crowd," says junior player Ivar Stenberg after the team's exit.
Ice hockeyThe two NHL stars grew up together in Nashville. But with his friend Roman Josi and Switzerland awaiting Mattias Ekholm and Tre Kronor in tonight's World Cup quarter-final, the blue-and-yellow defender has only one goal. "Ruin their party here on home soil," says Ekholm, 36.
Ice hockeyHe felt questioned during the World Cup tournament in Switzerland. When Tre Kronor secured a quarter-final spot, veteran goalkeeper Magnus Hellberg answered his detractors with a great game. "I have never doubted myself," says the 35-year-old.
Ice hockeyHe became Tre Kronor's youngest World Cup player ever on Friday - now Viggo Björck has also scored his first championship goal. The 18-year-old center scored when Sweden defeated Denmark 6–2. A big step in the right direction, said defender Mattias Ekholm to Viaplay.
Ice hockeyAfter two straight Stanley Cup Final appearances, Edmonton was eliminated in the first round of this year's playoffs. Now there are consequences. Coach Kris Knoblauch is being fired by the NHL club.
Ice hockeyDissatisfied with his playing time in the Four Nations and snubbed ahead of the Olympics, Edmonton's star defender Mattias Ekholm has chosen to play for Tre Kronor in the World Cup. "I'm still disappointed with the Olympics, but I've moved on," the 35-year-old says.
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