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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
Sweden Strengthens Defense with Major Acquisition: Four KC-390 Tactical Transporters Ordered in Multi-Billion Krona Deal
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April 2, 2025
**sweden orders four kc-390 tactical transport aircraft in major defense deal** **stockholm, sweden**—in a significant move to enhance its military capabilities, sweden has officially ordered four kc-390 tactical transport aircraft from brazilian aerospace manufacturer embraer
Tragic Loss in Lithuania: Three US Soldiers Found Dead During Training Exercise, Search for Fourth Continues
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April 2, 2025
**three out of four missing us soldiers found dead in lithuania** *march 31, 2025 – vilnius, lithuania* lithuanian president gitanas nauseda announced today that three of the four missing us soldiers have been found deceased
Latvia Strengthens Defense with Saab's RBS 70 NG Missile System Amid Rising Tensions with Russia
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April 2, 2025
# latvia strengthens defense with saab missile technology amid heightened tensions with russia **riga, latvia** – in response to growing security concerns in eastern europe, the latvian ministry of defense has secured a significant deal with swedish defense company saab
Traveling to Iceland: Is It Safe After Recent Volcanic Eruptions?
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April 2, 2025
**is it safe to travel to iceland after recent volcanic eruptions?** as iceland grapples with increased volcanic activity, travelers are understandably concerned about the safety of future trips to this popular destination
Finland Shifts Defense Strategy: Exits Landmines Treaty to Bolster Military Against Russian Threat
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April 2, 2025
**finland to withdraw from landmine treaty and increase defense spending** *helsinki, finland* – in a significant policy shift, finland has announced plans to withdraw from a global convention banning anti-personnel landmines and to increase its defense spending in response to heightened security concerns over russia
Estonia's Inflation Forecast: Analysts Predict Year-End Rates at 6% or Higher for 2025
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April 2, 2025
# analysts predict inflation in estonia to stay around 6 percent in 2025 analysts have updated their inflation forecasts for estonia, projecting that the inflation rate for 2025 may hover around 6 percent, with the possibility of it rising even higher
Denmark Follows Canada: Resounding Boycott of American Goods Amidst Trump's Greenland Controversy
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April 2, 2025
**denmark joins boycott of american goods over greenland controversy** *by camilla fuhr* *copenhagen, denmark — denmark has seen a significant consumer backlash against american products, driven by widespread dissatisfaction with the trump administration's repeated assertions that the united states should acquire greenland
Norway's Wealth Fund Under Pressure: The Case for Investing in Defense Amid Global Security Threats
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April 2, 2025
# norway faces pressure to lift ban on wealth fund investments in defense companies **published:** april 2, 2025 **author:** sam meredith norway's government is under increasing pressure to lift a ban that prevents the nation's $1
Search Intensifies for Missing U.S. Soldiers as Vehicle Found 16 Feet Underwater in Lithuanian Bog
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April 2, 2025
**search and recovery efforts underway for missing u
Saab Expands Defense Capabilities in Latvia with SEK 2.1 Billion RBS 70 NG Order
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April 2, 2025
**saab receives major order for rbs 70 ng air defence system from latvia** on march 31, 2025, saab announced the signing of a framework agreement with the latvian ministry of defence for its rbs 70 ng short-range ground-based air defence system
Powerful 5.3-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Reykjanestá: What You Need to Know
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April 2, 2025
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Finland Makes History with First Negative Day-Ahead Power Price of 2025!
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April 2, 2025
**finland records first negative day-ahead power price for 2025** *april 2, 2025 | montel news* finland has reported its first negative day-ahead power price for the year 2025, signaling a notable shift in the nordic energy market
Portugal Takes to the Skies: F-16 Jets Assume NATO Air Policing Mission in Estonia
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April 2, 2025
**portugal's f-16 jets take over nato air policing in estonia** march 30, 2025 - four portuguese f-16 fighter jets have arrived at ämari air base in estonia, marking the beginning of a four-month deployment as part of nato's enhanced air policing mission in the baltic region
Reviving History: Norway's Strategic Restoration of Cold War Military Bunkers Amid Rising Tensions with Russia
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April 2, 2025
**norway's cold war military bunkers set for restoration amidst rising tensions** as geopolitical tensions rise in europe, norway is taking significant steps to reinstate some of its cold war-era military bunkers
Unlocking Insights: Why Norway is Considering a Fresh Bid for EU Membership
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April 2, 2025
# norway considered renewed bid for eu membership recent discussions in norway indicate a potential resurgence of interest in european union membership
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