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Back to homepageNordic Skiing 24-hour world record attempt in Levi 12 April 2018
NordenBladet – A thrilling Nordic skiing spectacle is taking place in Levi, Finland, on 12 April 2018, with three men and one woman attempting to break the 24-hour world record. The current world record holder Teemu Virtanen as well as
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The annual Arctic Business Forum introduces the latest business development of the Arctic + PROGRAM!
NordenBladet – The annual Arctic Business Forum introduces the latest business development of the Arctic, investigates global and local trends and future prospects, and offers companies and organizations the chance to present their own business at the forum. The Arctic
Read MoreRussia to expel one diplomat from Finnish Embassy in Moscow
NordenBladet — Mikko Hautala, Ambassador of Finland to Russia, was notified of the matter by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation on 30 March in Moscow. Russia has announced corresponding measures also against many other countries that have
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WHY is Scandinavia so rich? Why are Scandinavian/Nordic countries so wealthy?
NordenBladet – Probably many people have ever wondered why the Nordic countries are so rich and enjoy a very high standard of living. Nordic countries become richer and year after year increase their international influence, turning Scandinavia into one of the
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WHO ARE rich in Scandinavia? List of Nordic dollar billionaires (Forbes’ 2017-edition of the world’s billionaires)
NordenBladet – According to Forbes’ 2017-edition of the world’s billionaires the world’s richest person is still Bill Gates, with a combined wealth of almost $87 billion dollars. Biggest gainer was Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who grew his wealth by almost
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Sweden: General Jarmo Lindberg receives the Order of the Polar Star from The King
NordenBladet — On Monday 19 March, Commodore of the Finnish Defence Forces General Jarmo Lindberg was awarded the rank of Commander 1st Class of the Royal Order of the Polar Star. General Lindberg was awarded the Royal Order of the
Read MoreMinister Virolainen: The United States’ decision to restrict imports of steel and aluminium is very unfortunate
NordenBladet — The President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed orders to restrict steel and aluminium imports with the exception of imports from Canada and Mexico. Tariffs of 25% are to be placed on steel and 10% on aluminium
Read MoreForeign Minister Soini to visit schools in Lapland
NordenBladet — Minister for Foreign Affairs Timo Soini will continue his school visits, which focus on the prevention of violent radicalisation, in March in Lapland. On Tuesday 13 March, Minister Soini will visit the Ounasvaara upper secondary school in Rovaniemi
Read MoreMinister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania Ditmir Bushati to visit Helsinki
NordenBladet — The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, Ditmir Bushati, will visit Helsinki on Monday 12 March and have a meeting with Foreign Minister Timo Soini. The aim of the meeting is to discuss
Read MoreTallinn-based NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence is Expanding
NordenBladet — NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence based in Estonia, celebrated the accession of two new members – Belgium and Sweden. According to Mr. Sven Sakkov, the Director of NATO CCD COE, the joining of Bulgaria and Portugal
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