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Norway’s Arctic Border: History and Modern Geopolitics
Nordic Countries (and Estonia) Lead the World in Clean Governance (2025 Rankings)
Iceland Becomes First Nordic Country to Boycott Eurovision 2026
Pamela Anderson’s Nordic Renaissance: Embracing Her Finnish Roots
Turning Data Centers Into City Heaters: Finland’s Answer to the Environmental Cost of the Cloud
EU Court’s Landmark Ruling: Same‑Sex Marriages Must Be Recognized Across the EU
Nordic Metro Marvels and Baltic Subway Dreams
Baltic Stories
Baltic States Embrace Nuclear Power for Energy Security and Climate Goals
EU Court’s Landmark Ruling: Same‑Sex Marriages Must Be Recognized Across the EU
Riga’s Rise and Retreat: The Baltic Metropolis That Might Have Been
Nordic Metro Marvels and Baltic Subway Dreams
Estonia’s Scientific Impact Soars to 3rd in the World – How a Small Nation Overtook Its Nordic Mentors
Estonian Relief Committee in Canada to Celebrate 75th Anniversary with Event in 2026
Manhattan Street to be Named After Legendary Estonian Diplomat Ernst Jaakson
Expert Panel
EU Court’s Landmark Ruling: Same‑Sex Marriages Must Be Recognized Across the EU
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
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From Zero to 13,000 Readers: The Northern Voices’ Unlikely First-Year Success Story
Estonian Festival Orchestra’s Triumphant Carnegie Hall Debut Honoring Arvo Pärt at 90
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
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Norway’s Arctic Border: History and Modern Geopolitics
Centuries ago, the far north of Scandinavia had no clear national boundaries. The region was sparsely populated by the Sámi people, who at times paid taxes to multiple kingdoms in overlapping “no man’s land” zones. As early as 1326, Norway and the Republic of Novgorod (medieval Russia) signed the Treaty of Novgorod to divide their spheres of influence in the Arctic, determining which Sámi communities would pay tribute to which realm.
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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
Menguatkan Hubungan: Menlu Lin Chia-lung Sambut Ketua Komisi Keamanan Nasional Lithuania di Taiwan
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April 7, 2025
# taiwan's foreign minister welcomes lithuanian national security commission chair ## meeting highlights bilateral ties on [insert date], taiwan's foreign minister, lin chia-lung, welcomed giedrimas jeglinskas, the chair of the national security commission of the parliament of lithuania, for an official visit
Latvian President Urges Europe to Revive Conscription Amid Rising Russian Threats
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April 7, 2025
**latvian president advocates for conscription across europe amidst security concerns** *by billy stockwell, cnn* in a recent statement, latvian president edgars rinkēvičs emphasized the necessity for european nations to adopt conscription in response to increasing fears of russian aggression
Tragic Avalanche Claims Life of British Climber Henry Crosby in Norway
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April 7, 2025
### british climber henry crosby dies in norway avalanche **saffron walden, essex** – in a tragic incident, british climber henry crosby lost his life after being caught in an avalanche while climbing gaustatoppen mountain in norway on february 21
Exploring Iceland: A Complete Guide to Safety and Adventure for Travelers
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April 7, 2025
# is iceland safe to visit? a comprehensive guide for travelers as travelers seek out new destinations, iceland continues to top the list for its natural beauty and unique attractions
From Somalia to Finland and Back: How Diaspora Nurses are Transforming Maternal and Child Health in Somalia
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April 7, 2025
### diaspora professionals enhance maternal and child health care in somalia **helsinki, finland / garowe, somalia** - the migration journey from somalia to finland has led to significant contributions in the field of maternal and child health care back in somalia through the mida finnsom programme
Norway's EV Revolution: Tesla Model Y Tops Sales with 93.2% Market Share in March
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April 7, 2025
# electric vehicles dominate norwegian market with 93
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