Switzerland is brimming with confidence at the world junior hockey championship after defeating top-ranked Sweden 2-0 Wednesday in a quarter-final upset. Swiss netminder Luca Hollenstein shut out the Swedes, who peppered the goalie with 41 shots throughout the game. "To us it's very big," said Swiss forward Luca Wyss, who scored the second goal of the game. "Everyone around talked […]
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Russia miss out on UEFA Nations League promotion after defeat in Sweden
Russia missed out on promotion to the top tier of the UEFA Nations League as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat to Sweden with a disappointing performance in Stockholm. Goals from Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof just before half time and a second-half strike from Marcus Berg were enough to settle matters and hand Sweden […]
Sweden will set up a crisis hotline for people who beat and abuse their partners
Swedish officials and social workers hope that abusive partners will lower their hands, take a breath and call a helpline, an unorthodox solution to a surprisingly common problem in ultra-progressive country. The helpline is a two-year pilot project organized by local authorities in the nation’s capital of Stockholm and the southern region of Skane, where […]
Italy, Sweden, US submit bids to sell fighter jets to Bulgaria
Italy, Sweden and the United States submitted bids on Monday to sell fighter jets to Bulgaria’s ailing air force, according to the Defense Ministry in Sofia. A NATO member since 2004, the Balkan country is obliged to keep at least one squadron of jets ready for action. The number of the country’s ageing Soviet-built MiG-29s […]
Will Sweden Democrats demolish Europe's model 'humanitarian superpower' tonight?
A historic win for the anti-immigrant party in the shining beacon of European values could seismically upend the continent’s future, but establishment parties may still collude to keep the Sweden Democrats out of power – for now. The campaign for Sunday’s parliamentary vote ended as it had run – with dire warnings well outside normal […]
Princess Victoria of Sweden stuns in blue and white striped dress today in Estonia
Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden is the heir to the Swedish throne. The 41-year-old looked stunning as she visited Tallinn, Estonia today. The European royal wore a striped dress. The garment featured blue and white stripes in different hues. The long-sleeved number showed of the Princess’s small waist. The knee-length hem had pretty pleat details. […]
Priceless royal crowns stolen in Sweden, thieves get away on motor boat
Swedish police have mobilized its land, sea and air forces to catch two men who stole two 17th century royal crowns and an orb from a church in broad daylight on Tuesday before making a daring escape in a motor boat. In what looks more like a Hollywood movie plot than real-word crime news, crowns […]
It's not coming home yet, England: Schmeichel on Three Lions’ win over ‘tired’ Sweden (VIDEO)
England have a future star in Harry Maguire, and benefitted from a Jordan Pickford masterclass, but it is too early for the “Football’s coming home!” chants, warns RT’s Peter Schmeichel. “It’s a very long way to go. But their performance today was very effective,” said the former Denmark goalkeeper, who called the 2-0 victory over […]
England vs Sweden LIVE STREAM: How to watch World Cup 2018 online in 4K Ultra HD
England face Sweden in the first of today’s World Cup quarter-final clashes in Russia. Both teams are battling for a place in the semi-finals, where they will play either Russia or Croatia. England haven’t reached the semi-finals of the World Cup since Italia ’90, where they were knocked out by West Germany after penalties. Jamie […]
Harry Kane calls on England band of brothers to down Sweden in World Cup quarter-final
The England captain says the team spirit, belief and confidence gained from their shoot-out win over Colombia can help them conquer bogey side Sweden in the quarter-finals. Asked what he felt when he looked round the dressing room, the striker said: “Just like family really. I look at them as my brothers, and they do […]