At 06:00 on New Year's Day, Russian energy giant Gazprom shut off the flow of fossil gas to Europe through Ukraine. The EU claims to be prepared for the stop, but the division is great among the union's countries.
BusinessFor the first time in over a year, the European natural gas price has reached 50 euros per MWh. The price surge comes the day before Ukraine's planned stop of Russian export gas through the country.
BusinessCzech Republic beat Slovakia 4-2 during the night towards Monday and thus challenges Sweden for which team will win the group in the Junior World Championship.
SportsThe Junior World Championship in ice hockey is going according to plan for Sweden. 7–5 against Switzerland meant the third straight win for the Junior Crowns. But now the serious business begins.
Ice hockeyThe Russian oil company Gazprom announces that it will discontinue gas deliveries to Moldova from the turn of the year. At the same time, Slovakia is threatening with measures if Russian gas deliveries via Ukraine are stopped.
WorldSlovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico has offered to hold peace talks in Slovakia between Ukraine and Russia.
WorldThe Junior Crowns have got a taste of success at the World Championship. Much thanks to the team's big star and captain, Axel Sandin Pellikka. The Skellefteå native had a big show and scored three goals and an assist in Sweden's 5-2 win over Slovakia.
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