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The famous Carl Milles bronze sculpture 'The Emigrants' has been stolen from its Växjö location. The artwork symbolizing Swedish migration to America...
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Archaeologists discovered 30 skeletons at Lappeenranta Fortress with coins placed in hands and mouths, revealing ancient Finnish death rituals. The...
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Denmark's culture minister has criticized several cities for poor architectural decisions while launching a new national architecture policy. The...
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A massive 1.2 million euro raven sculpture in Vantaa, Finland divides residents between those praising its artistic vision and critics questioning...
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Archaeologists on Bornholm continue to uncover surprises from a Viking Age coin hoard that has exceeded expectations. The silver coins, believed to...
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Archaeologists uncovered 60 medieval skeletons in Aarhus with coins placed in mouths, revealing 700 years of burial practices. The excavation shows...
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A historic statue in central Finland needs restoration beyond simple surface treatment. The Kalevala Woman sculpture in Jyväskylä shows significant...
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Finland's Härmä Spa opens its new Paanu Relax Spa facility following a €2 million renovation. The adults-focused section features unique amenities...
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Fourth-generation watchmaker Matti Viro continues his family's 170-year tradition in western Finland. Despite retiring, he still repairs heirloom...
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Norway's largest Viking ship begins a delicate relocation to its new museum home. The Gokstad vessel follows the successful move of the Oseberg ship,...
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Norway's massive Gokstad Viking ship has begun its careful relocation to Oslo's new Museum of the Viking Age. The 1,135-year-old vessel requires...
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Stockholm's Teater Giljotin faces permanent closure after Sweden's Arts Council withdrew its funding. The independent theater needs urgent support to...
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A Lapland honey from Muonio has been named Finland's best in national competition. Beekeeper Markku Mykkälä won with honey featuring Arctic...
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Helsinki and Vantaa are seeking Christmas trees over 15 meters tall from local residents. The cities want healthy, bushy trees for prominent squares...
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Mikkeli will host its first wine festival in July at Mikkelipuisto park. The two-day event features Finnish artists, wine tastings, and yoga...
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Helsinki Book Fair breaks attendance records with over 104,000 visitors during its four-day run. The Nordic literary event featured 1,000 programs...
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A dilapidated former gas station in rural Finland has been revealed as one of only 19 existing Venturo houses by famous architect Matti Suuronen. The...
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Archaeologists have discovered a perfectly preserved medieval city beneath Norwegian farmland near Hamar. The inland settlement shows evidence of...
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Queen Sonja has opened Norway's first Forest Finn Museum after a 25-year development process. The institution celebrates the unique cultural heritage...
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Maia Häkli has been nominated as the new director of Lappeenranta City Theater in Finland. The current theater director will face a final decision by...
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President Alexander Stubb has appointed architect Mona Schalin as an Academician of Arts. The lifetime honor recognizes her pioneering work in...
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Mäntyharju municipality celebrates 430 years with traditional Twilight Markets and local business promotions. The Finnish town invites visitors to...
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Jyväskylä will feature a massive sculpture of mythical giant Antero Vipunen in its new city square. The artwork connects modern urban design with...
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