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Profiles of Influence: Nordic–Baltic Educators Shaping U.S. Scholarship
Nordic–Baltic Creative Bridges: Transatlantic Collaborations Enrich U.S. Culture
Nordic & Baltic Engagement with U.S. Environmental Movements
Finlandia Foundation National Opens Applications for 2026 Performer and Lecturer of the Year
Johanna Telander’s Resilient Flutter: A Poetic Journey of Courage and Renewal
Nordic Notes in New York: How Scandinavia’s Musical Maestros Enrich the Big Apple
From Cantor to Composer: Cathy Lawrence’s Journey Sparks a New Musical
Baltic Stories
“Mis Maa See On”: The Song that United a Nation in One Night
Profiles of Influence: Nordic–Baltic Educators Shaping U.S. Scholarship
Nordic–Baltic Creative Bridges: Transatlantic Collaborations Enrich U.S. Culture
Nordic & Baltic Engagement with U.S. Environmental Movements
Estonian-American Martial Arts Prodigy Rallies Community in Quest for National Title
Stipend Opportunity for Young Estonian-American Creatives: 2025 Foundations for Estonian Arts and Letters Grant
Martin Kuuskmann – The Estonian Bassoon Virtuoso Making Waves in America
Artist Spotlight
Martin Kuuskmann – The Estonian Bassoon Virtuoso Making Waves in America
Johanna Telander’s Resilient Flutter: A Poetic Journey of Courage and Renewal
Thelma Sigurhansdóttir: Bridging the gap between the human and the cosmos.
Valev Laube’s Halo in Freefall: A Celestial Preview
Northern Roots, Global Glow: Eha Urbsalu’s Journey to Unveil Viking Beauty Secrets
Estonian Luminary Kristi Roosmaa to Illuminate TRUE NORTH 2025 in New York City
Alo N. Molder’s Designs for the New York and Chicago Estonian Houses Unite a Diaspora
Expert Panel
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
13 Branding Slip-Ups That Cost You Customers Every Day
Featured
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
Nordic-Baltic Front: A United Stance on the Ukraine War
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“Mis Maa See On”: The Song that United a Nation in One Night
Imagine 30,000 young voices rising together in Tallinn, asking the question: “Mis maa see on?” (“What land is this?”). In 2011, Siiri Sisask’s haunting song became a modern anthem of Estonia’s heart, carrying echoes of pride, pain, and belonging.
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August 26, 2025
Thrilling Showdown: Portugal vs Norway in the 3rd T20I – Match Preview and Live Coverage
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April 9, 2025
# match preview: portugal vs norway - 3rd t20i **date and venue** the third t20 international match between portugal and norway is set to take place on april 9, 2025
Unjustly Deported: The Troubling Case of a British Traveller Wrongly Sent Home by Norway's Flawed Passport Rules
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April 9, 2025
**norway wrongly deports british traveller due to misinterpretation of passport rules** *controversy arises over border check practices* in a troubling incident that highlights inconsistencies in border control practices, norway has mistakenly deported a british traveler due to incorrect interpretations of passport validity rules
Alo N. Molder’s Designs for the New York and Chicago Estonian Houses Unite a Diaspora
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April 8, 2025
Alo Neil Molder is an Estonian graphic designer recognized for modernizing and preserving the visual identity of key Estonian cultural institutions in the United States. Since the late 1990s, Molder has used his artistic expertise to support Estonian diaspora organizations, volunteering his design skills to centers like the NEW YORK ESTONIAN HOUSE and the CHICAGO ESTONIAN HOUSE.
Simona Smirnova: Fusing Jazz with Lithuanian Folk Traditions
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April 8, 2025
Simona Smirnova has carved a unique niche in New York’s music scene by blending Baltic folklore with boundary-pushing jazz. A Lithuanian-born vocalist, composer, and virtuoso kanklės player (the Lithuanian zither), Smirnova is celebrated as a global ambassador of her nation’s indigenous instrument.
8 Ways Creative Pros Are Leveraging AI to Grow Their Audience—and Keep Their Artistic Edge
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April 8, 2025
AI has the power to amplify your creative reach without diluting your unique style. In this expert roundup, eight thought leaders share practical strategies for using AI as a supportive tool rather than a crutch. Discover how to save time on mundane tasks, refine your messaging, and sharpen your artistic identity.
Aero Norway Achieves Prestigious AS9110 Certification: A Significant Triumph in Aerospace MRO Excellence
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April 8, 2025
**aero norway achieves as9110 certification, recognizing high standards in aerospace maintenance** *date: april 8, 2025* *written by eddie saunders* aero norway, a prominent facility specializing in the repair of cfm56 and leap engines, has announced a significant achievement by attaining as9110 certification
Norway Boosts Support for Ukraine with $454 Million Artillery Ammunition Package
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April 8, 2025
**norway commits $454 million for artillery ammunition to support ukraine** **oslo, norway – april 7, 2025** the norwegian government has announced it will allocate approximately $454 million to purchase artillery ammunition for ukraine
Arla and DMK Join Forces: The Birth of a European Dairy Powerhouse
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April 8, 2025
**arla and dmk join forces to form new european dairy cooperative** *by sara sjolin | april 8, 2025* in a significant move for the dairy industry, denmark’s arla foods and germany’s dmk group have announced plans to merge into a single cooperative
Norway's Power Supply Stability Restored: Slower Consumption Growth Alleviates Concerns for the Future
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April 8, 2025
# slower consumption growth eases power supply fears in norway **april 8, 2025** - a recent report has indicated that norway's power supply situation, while expected to tighten over the next four years, is facing positive adjustments due to slower-than-anticipated growth in electricity consumption
Revolutionizing Climate Action: EIB Funds Ground-Breaking Carbon Capture Project in Stockholm
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April 8, 2025
# eib finances groundbreaking carbon capture plant in stockholm **stockholm, sweden – april 8, 2025**: the european investment bank (eib) has announced a loan of €260 million to stockholm exergi for the construction of sweden's first large-scale bioenergy plant that incorporates carbon capture and storage (beccs)
Discover the Science Island Museum: A Stunning Tilted Reflective Disk Redefining Architectural Harmony in Lithuania
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April 8, 2025
# tilted reflective disk crowned at science island museum in lithuania **location**: nemunas island, kaunas, lithuania **architect**: smar architecture studio a new architectural landmark has emerged on nemunas island in kaunas, lithuania, with the completion of the science island museum, designed by smar architecture studio
Iceland's Swift Response: Measures Implemented to Combat Threat of Dangerous Opioids
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April 8, 2025
# emergency meeting called in iceland following seizure of dangerous opioids ### health minister urges proactive measures against synthetic opioids in response to the recent seizure of counterfeit oxycontin tablets containing the potent synthetic opioid nitazene, the icelandic ministry of health convened an emergency meeting to address the emerging threat
Latvia Strengthens Defense: Acquisition of 42 ASCOD Infantry Fighting Vehicles from Spain
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April 8, 2025
**latvia signs deal for 42 ascod fighting vehicles from spain** *by dylan malyasov* latvia’s ministry of defense has finalized a significant agreement with the spanish defense manufacturer gdels-santa bárbara sistemas to acquire 42 ascod infantry fighting vehicles (ifvs)
Eastern European Nations Begin Withdrawal from Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Amid Rising Russian Threats
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April 8, 2025
# finland, poland, and baltic states plan withdrawal from anti-personnel mine ban treaty amid russian threat **date: april 7, 2025** in a significant shift in defense policy, finland has announced its intention to withdraw from the international treaty banning anti-personnel mines, formally known as the ottawa treaty
Estonia Accuses Hungary of Aligning with Putin's Agenda in EU Conflict
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April 8, 2025
### estonia's foreign minister calls hungary part of putin's team **date: april 5, 2025** **by: oleh pavliuk** in a striking assertion, estonian foreign minister margus tsahkna has stated that hungary has aligned itself with russia and is obstructing european union efforts against the kremlin
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