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Steam, Ice & Silicon: Why Nordic Sauna Culture Became 2025’s Hottest Global Wellness Trend
Thelma Sigurhansdóttir: Bridging the gap between the human and the cosmos.
From Immigrant Ink to Online Innovation—The Journey of Nordic and Baltic Media in New York
True North 2025 Was the Most Powerful Cultural Moment at the Estonian House in a Decade
Finnish Design Takes Flight: Eero Saarinen’s TWA Flight Center from Terminal to Hotel
Kalevala the Musical: Finland’s Epic Reborn Through Song
Ida Metsberg: A Finnish Songwriter Weaving Stories with Song
Baltic Stories
ESTO 2025: “Üheskoos” – Estonians Unite in Stockholm, Narva & Tallinn
Across the Baltic They Fled Eighty Years of Memory and Legacy
From Immigrant Ink to Online Innovation—The Journey of Nordic and Baltic Media in New York
Valev Laube’s Halo in Freefall: A Celestial Preview
True North 2025 Was the Most Powerful Cultural Moment at the Estonian House in a Decade
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
Artist Spotlight
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
Simona Smirnova: Fusing Jazz with Lithuanian Folk Traditions
Vytenis Jankūnas – Capturing Urban Life Through a Conceptual Lens
Expert Panel
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
Indie Artists Get Media Love with 10 Expert Tips You Can Use Today
Valev Laube: How I Avoid PR Scams and Build Real Media Visibility
8 Keys to Making It Big in NYC’s Fierce Creative Scene
Featured
Love Across Latitudes: A Queer History from the Nordics and Baltics to New York
From Immigrant Ink to Online Innovation—The Journey of Nordic and Baltic Media in New York
Nordic-Baltic Alternatives to Big Tech: A Practical Guide
Nordic/Baltic Talks: The Northern Voices Launches New Podcast Series
From Kitchen Table to Award-Winning Agency: The Rise of Blake Renda and Julie Koester
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Norman Borlaug is widely recognized as the father of the Green Revolution, whose innovations in agriculture significantly increased food production and saved countless lives
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Honoring Heritage: Rare 19th-Century Oil Portraits by Gustav Adolf Hippius Donated to Estonia's Art Museum
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The recent donation of two rare 19th-century oil portraits by Gustav Adolf Hippius to the Art Museum of Estonia marks a significant event in the preservation of cultural heritage
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Zelensky's Oslo Meeting: Strengthening Norwegian Support for Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict
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Sweden Moves to Tighten Citizenship Requirements: New Rules and Regulations Amid Migration Concerns
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Michaela Lind: Multidisciplinary Swedish Artist (True North 2025)
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Michaela Lind is an award-winning Swedish performer, filmmaker, and theater-maker recognized for her experimental approach to storytelling. Based in Brooklyn, she is the co-founder of ARA Theater & Media, a multidisciplinary theater and production company. 
Kristin Jacobsen: Scandinavian Nature and Identity Through Art (True North 2025)
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Kristin Jacobsen is a visual storyteller who captures the essence of Nordic nature and identity through her art.
Oskar Stenmark: Fusing Swedish Folk Traditions with Jazz (True North 2025)
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Oskar Stenmark is a Swedish trumpet and flugelhorn player hailed for merging centuries-old folk melodies with the pulse of contemporary jazz.
NANY's TRUE NORTH 2025 Showcase Taking Place on April 22 at the New York Estonian House
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Lithuanian Actor Arnas Fedaravičius Shines as Valentin in The White Lotus Season 3
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Lithuanian actor Arnas Fedaravičius is making waves in Hollywood with his latest role as Valentin in HBO’s hit anthology series The White Lotus Season 3.
Elsa Nilsson — Swedish Flutist and Composer
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March 18, 2025
Elsa Nilsson is a Swedish flutist and composer who merges the bright melodic threads of Scandinavian folk with the improvisational edge of jazz. She lives in Brooklyn but grew up in Gothenburg, Sweden, where she first uncovered her musical leanings. Her distinctive approach to flute performance has won her acclaim in a field that rarely sees the flute as a lead instrument.
Sari Hurme-Mehtälä — Finnish Abstract Painter
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March 18, 2025
Sari Hurme-Mehtälä is a Finnish painter who draws viewers into tranquil, nature-inspired landscapes through her abstract art.
Ingeborg Kolstad — Norwegian Dancer and Choreographer
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March 18, 2025
Ingeborg Kolstad is a Norwegian dancer and choreographer recognized for her artistic blend of Norwegian folklore and contemporary dance. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from Marymount Manhattan College and has already showcased her work at important venues, including the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theater and The Tank Theater.
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