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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
Unlocking Sweden's Secrets: How Policy Changes Fostered a Thriving Retail Investing Culture
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March 26, 2025
# insights from sweden on cultivating a retail investing culture ## introduction as discussions around investing and savings intensify, particularly with the upcoming spring statement, experts emphasize the need for a more proactive approach to retail investing in the uk
Unlocking Insights: A Deep Dive into Global Events, Economics, and Trends with Financial Times
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March 26, 2025
**norway’s natural gas windfall should go to ukraine: a call to action** in light of ongoing geopolitical tensions and the pressing humanitarian needs in ukraine, there is a growing discourse advocating for the allocation of norway's natural gas surplus to aid ukraine
Urgent Search Underway for Four Missing American Soldiers in Lithuania Following Training Exercise
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March 26, 2025
### four american soldiers missing after training exercise in lithuania the lithuanian armed forces reported that four american soldiers went missing during a training exercise in eastern lithuania on tuesday, march 25
ফিনল্যান্ডের সিটি কাউন্সিল নির্বাচনে বাংলাদেশের নজরুল ইসলামের রাজনৈতিক যাত্রা
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March 26, 2025
## feni’s nazrul islam contesting in finland's city council elections ### bangladesh-origin candidate aims for council position in espoo nazrul islam, a finnish citizen of bangladeshi descent, is set to compete in the upcoming city council elections in finland, scheduled for april
Estonia Pioneers Global Education Revolution with ChatGPT Edu: The AI Leap Initiative
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March 26, 2025
# estonia launches revolutionary ai initiative in education in a groundbreaking move for global education, estonia has announced its latest initiative, called ai leap (ti-hüpe), which aims to integrate artificial intelligence (ai) into its national school system starting this fall
Estonia Revokes Voting Rights for Third-Country Nationals: What It Means for Local Elections in 2025
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March 26, 2025
On March 26, 2025, the Estonian parliament approved a constitutional amendment that revokes voting rights for third-country nationals in local elections
Norway's Historic Commitment: Doubling Ukraine Aid to $7.8 Billion Amid Security Challenges
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March 26, 2025
**norway increases ukraine aid to $7
Tragedy Strikes: British Climber Dies in Avalanche on Norway’s Gaustatoppen Mountain
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March 26, 2025
### british man dies in avalanche while climbing in norway **gaustatoppen, norway** — a british man has died and another has been injured following an avalanche while climbing in norway’s southern telemark county
Norwegian Coastal Rangers Lead NATO's Charge Against Maritime Sabotage in Joint Viking 2025
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March 26, 2025
### norwegian coastal rangers participate in nato exercise joint viking 2025 **harstad, norway** — a team of norwegian commandos has been seen engaging in training exercises on the cold waters of the norwegian sea as part of nato's joint viking exercise
US Delegation's Controversial Greenland Visit: A Provocation Amid Rising Tensions
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March 26, 2025
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Lithuania Boosts Defense: Committing 5.25% of GDP to Military Spending
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March 26, 2025
# lithuania plans to increase military spending to 5
Navigating Uncertainty: Sweden's Bold Step Towards Self-Sufficiency in Times of Global Tension
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March 26, 2025
**sweden reassesses defense strategy amid geopolitical tensions** as europe navigates the consequences of the ongoing conflict in ukraine, sweden is revisiting its defense strategies initially forged in the aftermath of world war ii
Miracle Rescue: Tourist Survives Seven Hours Buried Under Snow in Norway Avalanche
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March 26, 2025
**tourist buried under snow in northern norway rescued after seven hours: a miraculous survival** in a remarkable turn of events, a tourist trapped by an avalanche in northern norway has been rescued alive after spending nearly seven hours buried under approximately 1
Scandal in Iceland: Children's Minister Resigns Over Past Relationship with Teenager
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March 26, 2025
**iceland's children's minister resigns over past relationship controversy** london (ap) — in a significant political development, iceland’s president halla tómasdóttir accepted the resignation of ásthildur lóa thórsdóttir, the country’s children's minister, on sunday
Streamlined Stay: Finland Introduces Automated Residence Permit Extensions for Researchers
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March 26, 2025
**finland implements automated decision system for researcher residence permit extensions** starting this week, researchers in finland can benefit from an automated decision-making system for extending their residence permits
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