Echolalia festival announced by Björk ahead of solar eclipse in Iceland
A new one-day festival titled Echolalia has been announced by Björk to coincide with the total solar eclipse in Iceland this August. The Echolalia fes...
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Swedish metal band Meshuggah receives Gannevik Scholarship
The popular Swedish metal band Meshuggah has received the Gannevik Scholarship for the band’s contributions to Sweden’s culture and arts. Meshuggah ha...
The winner to design Finland’s new Museum of Architecture and Design announced
The winning design firm to design the new Museum of Architecture and Design in Finland has been announced as JKMM Architects, a Finnish architectural ...
Air Guitar World Championship crown taken by Finland
The crown of the 2025 Air Guitar World Championship was claimed by Finland, a first in 25 years since the country’s previous win in 2000. First place ...
VAT on books set to be abolished in Denmark
In a move to encourage more people to read, Denmark is moving forward to abolish VAT on books, according to the country’s Minister for Culture. As it ...
Copenhagen’s Big Mermaid statue to be removed in controversial move
The Big Mermaid statue, Den Store Havfrue, in Denmark’s Copenhagen is set to be removed from public view due to criticism that it’s “ugly and pornogra...
Schools in Finland to offer free swimming lessons to reduce drowning incidents
Schools in Finland are to offer free swimming lessons for children to improve swimming skills and reduce drowning incidents in the country. Security G...
Roskilde Festival in Denmark: Festival announces full lineup for 2025
The popular Roskilde Festival in Denmark has announced the full lineup for 2025, including performances from musical heavyweights Nine Inch Nails, Cha...