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Goalkeeper Rule Criticized but Remains Unchanged in Swedish Hockey
Leksand's goalie talent Marcus Gidlöf is on his way to take Djurgården to SHL. The rule that made the recruitment possible is receiving strong criticism – but there are no plans to abolish it. "There are no submitted proposals to change this rule for next season", writes the association's competition manager Magnus Mårtensson in an email.
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Swedish Supreme Court Upholds Deportation of Teen Born in Sweden
A teenager who shot a man to death in Flemingsberg was sentenced to prison and deportation – despite being born and raised in Sweden. Now the Supreme Court decides that it was correct – but shortens the deportation.
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Gang Criminals Exploit Sweden's Assistance System, Report Reveals
Gang criminals are exploiting the system of personal assistance. The fact that it is so widespread stands out, according to criminologist Amir Rostami. It's not just individual companies, but rather quite extensive.
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Ombudsman Criticizes Inhumane Conditions in Police Detention Cells
Detained persons who are forced to remain in police custody due to the Prison and Probation Service's lack of space live under "completely unacceptable" conditions, according to a decision from the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO).
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Three Teenagers Sentenced for Role in Södertälje Murder
The man slept over at his girlfriend's place when he – and his girlfriend's dog – were shot to death last July. Now, three young men are being sentenced for aiding and abetting the murder, which also involved a 13-year-old boy.
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Djurgården Forces Decisive Game 7 with Dominant Win Over Södertälje
With three goals in just over 2.5 minutes, Djurgården could secure a seventh and decisive match in the HockeyAllsvenskan semifinals against Södertälje. The victory was written to 8–3.
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Södertälje Dominates Djurgården 5-0 to Reach SHL Qualifier Match Point
The SHL dream is about to shatter for league champions Djurgården already in the semifinal of the SHL qualifiers. Södertälje has match point and 3–2 in matches after a big win at Hovet with 5–0.
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Södertälje Levels Series with 2-0 Win After Djurgården's Goals Disallowed
Djurgården had two pucks in goal against Södertälje that were disallowed. Instead, the home team won 2–0 and tied the semifinal series in the Hockey Allsvenskan playoffs to 2–2. I would have liked it to be different, says Djurgården's coach Robert Kimby to TV4 Play.
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Djurgården Levels Semifinal in Tense 7-3 Win Over Södertälje
Djurgården equalized the Hockey Allsvenskan semifinal against Södertälje after a match filled with both irritation and scorn – and 42 penalty minutes just in the middle period. It was among the sickest games I've played, says two-goal scorer Filip Eriksson to TV4 after the 7–3 win.
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Södertälje Takes Lead in Heated Semifinal Against Djurgården
It's an advantage for Södertälje in the semifinal of the Hockeyallsvenskan playoffs against Djurgården after 4–2 in match number one. The away team decided in the third period – in a rivalry match that stirred up strong emotions. "Damn rats," Djurgården's Linus Klasen was heard screaming in TV4 Play's broadcast.
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AIK Keeps SHL Hopes Alive, Set to Face Karlskoga in Semifinals
Semifinal for AIK, vacation for Björklöven. So brutal were the contrasts after a quarterfinal series that was extremely tough right up to the goal line.
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Swedes Struggle as Food Prices Soar: 200 Kronor Gift Cards Run Out
Hundreds of thousands of Swedes cannot afford to put protein on the table even every other day. In the Red Cross's house, gift cards worth a few hundred kronor are being distributed to the vulnerable - but the effort must soon be paused since the gift cards are running out. 200 kronor, what can you get for that today? Milk and bread, asks the operational developer Babylonia Charo.
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AIK Forces Decisive Game 7 Against Björklöven in Hockey Allsvenskan
AIK also saved the second "match ball" against Björklöven. Now a thrilling finale awaits in Umeå on Saturday evening.
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AIK Forces Game 6 with Overtime Win Against Björklöven
AIK was on a good way out of the Hockeyallsvenskan playoffs. But late, the Stockholmers managed to turn the away game against Björklöven to force a sixth match.
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Struggling to Afford Basics: Swedes Turn to Red Cross for Food Aid
Hundreds of thousands of Swedes cannot afford to put protein on the table every other day. In the Red Cross's house, gift cards worth a few hundred kronor are being handed out to the vulnerable – but the effort must soon be paused since the gift cards are running out. 200 kronor, what can you get for that today? Milk and bread? asks operational developer Babylonia Charo.
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