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Back to homepageNordic Wonders: HOW to get the most out of your next trip to Scandinavia
NordenBladet – Nestled in the northern reaches of Europe, Scandinavia is a land of enchanting landscapes, vibrant cities, and a rich cultural heritage. Comprising the countries of Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland, this region offers a unique blend of
Read MoreFinland: Desku — a digital desk that makes everyday life easier for students and school employees
NordenBladet – Various systems play a crucial role in supporting school operations, including the Primus-Wilma student management system and the digital platform Desku. Here’s a brief overview of these systems and their purposes: Primus-Wilma Student Management System: The Primus-Wilma student
Read MoreFinland: Wilma — Most popular teaching, learning and assessment platform
NordenBladet – What is Wilma? Wilma, in the context of the global internet, serves as a versatile Service Virtualization tool that combines the functions of a Service Stub and an HTTP/HTTPS Transparent Proxy, primarily utilized by software developers and testers.
Read MoreFinland started building a fence on the Russian border
NordenBladet – Finland has a land border with Russia that is about 1,300 kilometers long. The total length of the planned border fence will be about 200 kilometers. The work started with the removal of trees on both sides of
Read MoreFinland: Q4 2022 saw investments in Finnish real estate drop by 58%
NordenBladet — According to a market report published by CBRE, investments in Finland’s real estate dropped by 58% in Q4 2022. The report indicates that the fall was caused by global inflationary pressure and rising interest rates. A total of
Read MoreFrom 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,
Read MorePreserving 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
Read MoreFinland issues new defense export permit to Turkey despite criticism from the Left Alliance
NordenBladet – Finland has granted a new defense equipment export permit to Turkey, despite criticism from the Left Alliance. On Tuesday, Minister of Defense Mikko Savola approved an export permit for protective steel used to protect vehicles to Turkey. Riikka
Read MoreFinland: Captain of Baltic Princess suspected of neglect in student’s disappearance
NordenBladet – The preliminary investigation into the disappearance of a Finnish man in his twenties from the Baltic Princess cruise ship in November has been completed, and the ship’s captain is now suspected of neglecting good seamanship and rescue operations.
Read MoreToivo Sukari’s second heart procedure within a week: A Businessman’s struggle with Coronary Artery Disease
NordenBladet – Finnish businessman Toivo Sukari, the founder and largest shareholder of Maskun Kalustetalo and Ideapark, recently opened up about his health struggles after a heart operation. Sukari, who is 68 years old and also owns the shopping mall chain
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