Protests Against Data Centers Take Place Across Europe, From Finland to France
A wide range of activist groups and other organizations are demonstrating against data centers across Europe on Saturday.
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Tre Kronor trailed Switzerland 1–2 but came back to win 4–2. Rikard Grönborg has now begun his second stint as Sweden's national team coach with two straight victories.
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Search Ends After Man Falls Overboard From Cruise Ship Near Kapellskär
A search operation was launched overnight into Saturday after a person fell overboard from a cruise ship northeast of Kapellskär in Norrtälje municipality.
Sweden
Germany seeks talks to keep 2027 Ice Hockey World Championship hosting rights amid boycott threats
Several countries, including Sweden, have announced they will refuse to play Russia in next year's men's ice hockey world championship in Germany. But the German government wants to retain the hosting rights.
Ice hockey
Mira Jungåker criticises referees after Sweden’s 5-1 loss to Canada at Women’s World Cup
The Women's Crowns lost their World Cup debut 1-5 to favourites Canada in Herning, Denmark. Defender Mira Jungåker criticised the referees. “They’re sloppy throughout the match,” Jungåker told SVT after two periods.
Ice hockey
Fire destroys more than 4 million kilograms of seed potatoes in Finland
More than four million kilograms of seed potatoes have been destroyed in a fire in northern Finland, Yle reports.
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French Blood Banks Hit by Cyberattack on Cooling Systems, Swedish Clinics Say Risk Is Elevated
In France, blood banks were attacked using methods similar to those used in attacks on Swedish grocery store refrigerators. So far, there are no signs that Swedish blood banks have been targeted. But the risk of cyberattacks has generally increased, says Fredrik Jacobsson of Region Skåne.
Technology
Jack Berglund Scores Late and Decides Shootout in Rikard Grönborg’s Tre Kronor Return
New national team captain Rikard Grönborg saw Tre Kronor beat the Czech Republic 3–2 on penalties in Prague.
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