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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
Denmark Paves the Way for Việt Nam's Green Transition: Strengthening Ties Towards Sustainable Development
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April 14, 2025
# denmark to support việt nam in green transition efforts **hà nội, april 14, 2025** – denmark is stepping up its commitment to assist việt nam in its efforts towards a green transition
Historic Triumph: Lithuania's Mykolas Alekna Sets New Men's Discus World Record with Unprecedented 75.56m Throw
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April 14, 2025
**mykolas alekna sets new men’s discus world record** *ramona, oklahoma – april 14, 2025* lithuanian athlete mykolas alekna made history on sunday, becoming the first person to throw the discus over 75 meters, surpassing his own previous world record
From Multiculturalism to Mayhem: Unraveling Sweden's Crisis of Gang Violence and Integration Failures
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April 14, 2025
**how sweden’s multicultural dream went fatally wrong** *by colin freeman | april 13, 2025* in recent years, sweden has witnessed a troubling surge in gang violence, raising pressing questions about the effectiveness of its longstanding multicultural policies
Essential Update: New Passport Rules for Seamless Travel Across Europe – What Every Tourist Must Know!
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April 14, 2025
**new passport rules set by eight european countries to enhance travel experience** **april 12, 2025** – in a collaborative effort to improve travel efficiency, spain, france, italy, portugal, greece, norway, switzerland, and iceland have announced new passport regulations aimed at ensuring seamless travel across the schengen area and beyond
Celebrating Unity: The Latvian War Museum's New Exhibit on U.S.-Latvian Military Partnership
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April 14, 2025
# latvian war museum launches exhibit honoring u
Local Democracy in Action: High Trust and Inclusivity Characterize Finland's 2025 Elections
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April 14, 2025
**high level of trust in finnish local elections, says congress delegation** *strasbourg, france – april 14, 2025* a 19-member election observation delegation from the congress of local and regional authorities concluded its mission observing the municipal and county elections in finland, held on sunday, april 13, 2025
Estonia Takes a Stand: First Detention of Russian Shadow Tanker in the Baltic Sea
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April 14, 2025
### estonia detains tanker for flying false flag **muuga bay, estonia** – on friday, april 14, 2025, the estonian government detained a tanker identified as the **kiwala** for operating under a false flag
Indian Artists Reach Final Stages in Designing Norway's National Terror Memorial: A Journey of Cultural Reflection and Diversity
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April 14, 2025
**indian artists' collective nearly wins design for norway's national memorial for terror attack victims** *by faizal khan* *new delhi, april 12, 2025* the raqs media collective, a delhi-based artists' group, came close to achieving a remarkable milestone by reaching the finals in the competition to design a national memorial in norway honoring the victims of the 2011 terror attacks
Norway's New Tourist Tax: A Strategic Move to Combat Overtourism and Elevate Travel Experience
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April 14, 2025
**norway to implement tourist tax to combat overtourism** *friday, april 11, 2025* in a significant move to address the challenges of overtourism, norway is introducing a new tourist tax that will allow municipalities to charge a 3% levy on paid overnight stays
Norway's $100 Billion Loss: Resilience and Long-Term Strategy of the Sovereign Wealth Fund
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April 13, 2025
## norway's wealth fund maintains long-term strategy despite $100 billion loss **oslo, april 10, 2025** – norway's $1
Norway's New Visitor Tax: A Strategic Move to Combat Overtourism and Enhance Local Infrastructure
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April 13, 2025
# norway proposes visitor tax to address overtourism concerns **date: april 11, 2025** norway is set to introduce a visitor tax aimed at managing the growing challenges associated with overtourism as the country experiences a significant increase in tourist arrivals
Denmark Moves Forward with US Defense Deal Amid Greenland Tensions: What It Means for Nordic Security
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April 13, 2025
**denmark moves forward with u
Tragedi di Lithuania: 3 Tentara AS Ditemukan Tewas Setelah Hilang dalam Latihan Militer
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April 13, 2025
# three us soldiers found dead in lithuania marshes **lithuania, april 1, 2025 -** three american soldiers who were reported missing during training exercises in lithuania have been found dead after their recovery vehicle was retrieved from a marsh
From Promised Prosperity to Peril: Unraveling the Crisis of Multiculturalism in Sweden's Gang Culture
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April 13, 2025
# how sweden's multicultural dream went fatally wrong **by colin freeman, april 13, 2025** sweden, once celebrated for its commitment to multiculturalism and humanitarian values, is grappling with an alarming surge in gang-related violence, particularly involving young people from migrant communities
Латвия ужесточает правила въезда для граждан России и Беларуси: новые требования и последствия
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April 13, 2025
**latvia tightens entry regulations for third country citizens, including russians and belarusians** *april 4, 2025 - 10:23 am msk* latvia has instituted stricter entry regulations for citizens from third countries, including russia and belarus
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