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Nordic charm: The Allure of Scandinavian turf-roofed (sod roof) houses + EASY step-by-step installation instructions!
NordenBladet – In the heart of Scandinavia, nestled among breathtaking landscapes, you’ll find a timeless architectural gem – the turf-roofed house (torvtak). These traditional dwellings, also known as sod-roofed houses, harken back to a bygone era and stand as a
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The Faroe Islands: THE Place where legends and reality merge
NordenBladet – Nestled in the North Atlantic Ocean, midway between Norway and Iceland, the Faroe Islands are a place where nature and culture have blended for centuries, creating a unique tapestry that defies easy description. Beyond the breathtaking landscapes and
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Norwegian writer Nina Lykke’s unexpected Literary Successes
NordenBladet – Nina Lykke, a Norwegian writer, has a knack for expecting failure despite consistently achieving success with her books. Her latest novel, “We are not here to have fun,” (Vi är inte här för att ha roligt) continues this
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Berlin International Film Festival’s European Film Market (EFM): The “Baltic Countries in Focus”
NordenBladet – The 73rd Berlin International Film Festival’s European Film Market is set to return as an in-person event in 2023, with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania being the focus of the “Countries in Focus” program. It is the first time
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Denmark: Icelandic artist Haukur Halldorsson unveiled his latest sculpture “Skydbladir” at his gallery in Tønder
NordenBladet — Icelandic artist Haukur Lárus Halldórsson (85) has unveiled his latest sculpture design, “Skydbladir,” at his gallery in Tønder, Denmark. The piece is a modern interpretation of the ancient Norse ship of the same name. In Norse mythology, “Skydbladir”
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From Finland to the forests: THE STORY and the legacy of the Forest Finns
NordenBladet – The Forest Finns were Finnish migrants who settled in forested areas of Sweden and Norway in the late 16th and early-to-mid-17th centuries. They were known for their use of slash-and-burn agriculture, a method of turning forests into farmlands,
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Preserving Heritage and Identity: Finns in Sweden (sverigefinländare) – the Finnish-speaking minority in Sweden
NordenBladet – The Finns in Sweden, also known as the Finnish-speaking minority in Sweden, constitute a significant portion of the country’s immigrant population. Although the exact number of Finns in Sweden is not known, estimates suggest that there are approximately
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Preserving Heritage and Identity: Swedish Finns (finlandssvensk) -the Swedish-Speaking Minority in Finland
NordenBladet – The Swedish-speaking minority in Finland, also known as the Swedish Finns (finlandssvensk), constitute about 5% of the Finnish population and have a long history of settlement in the country. The Swedish Finns are one of the two official
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Scandinavian history & Norse culture: Viking-era longhouses and burial mounds
NordenBladet – Viking-era longhouses and burial mounds are important archaeological artifacts that provide insight into the Viking way of life. Viking-era longhouses and burial mounds are an important part of Viking history and provide valuable insight into the way of
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Estonian Minister of Culture Piret Hartman promises Emergency Funding to Theaters amid delayed application round
NordenBladet – Estonian Minister of Culture, Piret Hartman, had long discussions with both the employees of the Ministry of Culture and his social democratic party colleagues before promising emergency money to the theaters. The Riigikogu adopted a new law on
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