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Nordic Stories
The Swedish Empire at its Peak: A Northern European Powerhouse (1658)
When Finland and Estonia Sang Their Nations into Being: The Epics Kalevala and Kalevipoeg
Bright Ties of the North: The Finno-Ugric Flag Story
Northern Tongues, Eastern Roots: The Finno-Ugric Enigma in an Indo-European World
Scandinavian (Nordic) Cross Flags: Origins and Stories
Sauna Etiquette 101: 12 Do’s & Don’ts North Americans Always Ask
Greenland: History, Culture, and the Path to a Harmonious Future
Baltic Stories
“The Baltics Are Waking Up!”: The Trilingual Anthem of the Baltic Way
The Evolving Meaning of the “Baltic” Countries
The Swedish Empire at its Peak: A Northern European Powerhouse (1658)
When Finland and Estonia Sang Their Nations into Being: The Epics Kalevala and Kalevipoeg
Bright Ties of the North: The Finno-Ugric Flag Story
Northern Tongues, Eastern Roots: The Finno-Ugric Enigma in an Indo-European World
Valev Laube’s Equinox: A Modern Nordic Meditation on Healing and Balance
Expert Panel
Discoverability Showdown: SEO vs. ChatGPT vs. Social Media vs. Your Personal Website
Make the Most of Your 15 Minutes of Fame: Media Interview Follow-Ups
Marina Byezhanova, Co-Founder, Brand of a Leader
5 Expert Tips for Radiant, Red-Carpet Ready Skin—From a Celebrity Makeup Artist
From Stockholm to Vilnius Europe’s Quiet Powerhouses Redefine the Union for 2050
9 Overlooked Personal-Branding Moves Top Leaders Swear By
From Kitchen Table to Award-Winning Agency: The Rise of Blake Renda and Julie Koester
Featured
Arvo Pärt at 90: Estonia’s Musical Legend and His Global Legacy
From Cantor to Composer: Cathy Lawrence’s Journey Sparks a New Musical
Climate Change in the Nordic and Baltic Regions: Landscape, Wildlife, and Future Challenges
EU Begins Work on New Sanctions Package Against Russia – Estonian Foreign Ministry
When Nations Sing and Dance: The Baltic Tradition from Festivity to Freedom
LATEST STORY
“The Baltics Are Waking Up!”: The Trilingual Anthem of the Baltic Way
On the evening of August 23, 1989, an astonishing sight unfolded across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Nearly two million people joined hands to form a 675-kilometer human chain stretching from Tallinn through Riga to Vilnius – a peaceful protest known as the Baltic Way.
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October 9, 2025
Unearthing Power: The Massive Longhouse of Sem Reveals Norway's Ancient Rulers Before the Vikings
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April 15, 2025
# archaeological discovery suggests power structures in norway preceded viking age ## significant find at sem, norway archaeologists have made a groundbreaking discovery at a site in sem, eastern norway, where they excavated a longhouse believed to date back to the 3rd century
Navigating New Passport Regulations: What Travelers Must Know for Seamless Journeys Across Europe in 2025
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April 14, 2025
**new passport requirements for travelers to schengen countries** in a recent initiative aimed at improving border control and travel efficiency, spain, france, italy, portugal, greece, norway, switzerland, and iceland have implemented new passport regulations for tourists
KAJ's Melodifestivalen Triumph: A Cultural Reawakening for Finnish Sweedish Heritage
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April 14, 2025
# kaj's victory and the resurgence of swedish culture in finland **by ulla rajala, april 1, 2025** in a significant cultural moment for finland, the trio kaj has emerged victorious at the 2025 melodifestivalen with their song “bara bada bastu
Defending Cultural Connections: The Case for Princeton's Russian Language Program in Estonia
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April 14, 2025
# the importance of preserving princeton's russian program in estonia **by william aepli ’26 and astor lu ’26** **published: march 7, 2025** in a recent opinion piece, veronika kitsul called for the discontinuation of princeton university’s russian language program in estonia, suggesting that the university should refrain from sponsoring any initiatives in post-soviet states
WrestleMania 40 Highlights: Roman Reigns on Facing Cody Rhodes, The Rock's Unexpected Role & WWE's Future Crossovers
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April 14, 2025
WrestleMania 40 delivered thrilling moments, captivating the WWE Universe with unexpected twists
Major Military Boost: UK and Norway Unite to Deliver $590M Drone Surge to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict
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April 14, 2025
### uk and norway announce major drone assistance package for ukraine **april 11, 2025** – the united kingdom and norway have unveiled a substantial military aid package for ukraine, valued at approximately 450 million pounds, or about 590 million u
Unlocking Potential: Exploring the Thriving Trade and Investment Opportunities in Vietnam-Denmark Relations
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April 14, 2025
# vietnam-denmark relations: trade, investment, and business opportunities **april 11, 2025** **by arendse huld** **vietnam briefing** in recent years, vietnam and denmark have significantly strengthened their diplomatic ties, leading to increased collaboration across various sectors
Umerov Secures EUR 10M Boost from Lithuania to Propel Long-Range Weapons Production
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April 14, 2025
# ukraine secures additional eur 10 million from lithuania for long-range weapons production **date: january 2, 2024** ukrainian defense minister rustem umerov has announced that lithuania will provide an additional eur 10 million to support the production of advanced long-range weaponry for ukraine
Navigating the New US Travel Landscape: Growing Fears Amid Political Tensions and Stricter Border Controls for International Tourists
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April 14, 2025
**growing concerns for international travelers at u
Energiequelle Launches Ambitious Hydrogen Project in Finland: A Green Future for Oulu
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April 14, 2025
# energiequelle to launch hydrogen project in oulu, finland **oulu, finland** - german energy company energiequelle, through its finnish subsidiary, has received planning approval from the city of oulu to initiate its first public hydrogen project in finland, dubbed the oulu green hydrogen park
Estonia's Bold Move: New Law to Sever Orthodox Ties with Moscow in Response to Russian Aggression
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April 14, 2025
# estonia passes law aimed at reducing russian orthodox church influence **tallinn, estonia** – in a significant legislative move, the estonian parliament has enacted a new law aimed at countering the influence of the russian orthodox church in the country
Kistos Set to Boost Production: Unleashing the Potential of UK and Norway Oil Assets
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April 14, 2025
**kistos set for production boost from norwegian and uk assets** *11 april 2025* *russell searancke, oslo* kistos, a uk-based oil and gas company, is poised for a significant production boost, driven by its assets in norway and the uk
Revolutionizing Home Life: How a Norwegian Startup is Bringing Humanoid Robots into Our Homes
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April 14, 2025
# norwegian startup 1x technologies aims to bring humanoid robots into homes **published on april 12, 2025, by pratyush thakur** in an ambitious move to redefine domestic helper roles, the norwegian robotics startup 1x technologies is focusing on developing fully autonomous bipedal robots designed for home use
Anand Backs Gukesh for Thrilling Norway Chess Clash with Carlsen: 'Expect Exciting Battles'
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April 14, 2025
# anand supports gukesh ahead of norway chess showdown with carlsen ## indian chess legend backing young star viswanathan anand, the indian chess icon and five-time world champion, has expressed his support for d gukesh as the young chess prodigy prepares to face magnus carlsen in the upcoming norway chess tournament
Strengthening Ties: Iran and Norway's Diplomatic Dialogue at the Antalya Forum
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April 14, 2025
**bilateral dialogue in focus as iran, norway deputy foreign ministers hold talks** *tehran times – april 12, 2025* in a significant diplomatic engagement, iranian deputy foreign minister saeed khatibzadeh met with norwegian deputy foreign minister andreas kravik on the sidelines of the fourth antalya diplomacy forum
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