The crazy world of Finnish sport
Finns are generally considered rather conservative, but there’s no disputing that they are the world’s reining champions of bizarre sporting events. D...
Culture
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Reykjavik International Film Festival, and other autumn treats
The Icelandic capital, Reykjavik has been constantly gaining popularity as a destination for years; and one of the most enduring reasons has been the ...
More gambling may be coming to Sweden
The Swedish government is considering opening its doors to foreign gaming companies, The Local reports. It will be a tricky proposition, however, as t...
Dog wins Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships
The 9th annual Mobile Phone Throwing World Championships, which were held in Estonia this year, ended with a pet dog taking the top honour. A Finn, tw...
2008 Polar Music Prize honours Pink Floyd
British rock legends Pink Floyd and American soprano Renee Fleming were honoured at this year’s Polar Music Prize in Stockholm. The musicians received...
Norway not hunting enough whales
Last week Norway officially stated that it would not be able to catch enough whales this year to meet its allocated quota. Few nations still allow wha...
Norway to host Arctic Indigenous Language Symposium
The leaders of the Arctic’s aboriginal groups will meet in Tromso, Norway this autumn to discuss the preservation of their respective languages. Most ...
Rock star wannabes flock to Finland seeking ethereal fame
The qualifying rounds for the prestigious and wonderfully entertaining Air Guitar World Championships have begun in the northern Finnish town of Oulu....