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Guided tours now available at Finnish American Heritage Center
The Mining Journal - Michigan
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HANCOCK — The Finnish American Heritage Center provides patrons an immersive experience in Finnish-American and Finnish history and culture, and some visitors this summer can enjoy this immersion – with an added bonus. Beginning at 11 a.m. today...
Loneliness and isolation – the hidden threat to health we cannot ignore
Mail & Guardian
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July 15, 2025
Graphic: John McCann/M&G Around the world, an invisible threat is increasing the risk of disease, shortening lives and fraying the fabric of our communities. Social disconnection — when a person lacks sufficient social contact, feels unsupported...
New destinations galore: Luxair announces flight route to Edinburgh for July 2026
RTL Today
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July 15, 2025
Luxair has unveiled a major network expansion for 2026, including a new direct route to Edinburgh launching 3 July, along with eight additional European and Mediterranean destinations. Luxair has officially announced the launch of a new direct...
Why Europe’s only indigenous tribe started a rap festival in the Arctic circle
The Independent
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July 15, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Island couple take on Finnish endurance swim for The Wave Project
Isle of Wight County Press
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July 10, 2025
Robert and Katie will take on the challenge as a pair, carrying survival equipment in case the river becomes impassable, and they have to hike through wolf and bear territory. Robert said: "We are nervous and apprehensive. "We have never swum for...
A “berry” special festival
The Daily Mining Gazette - Michigan
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Ben Grabacz/Daily Mining Gazette The Hanka Homestead Finnish Museum float depicted 1920s equipment used in everyday chores. The museum is celebrating 40 years. CHASSELL — The Chassell Lion’s Club held the 77th annual Copper Country Strawberry...
Your Week Ahead: July 15 to 21, 2025
Boca Raton Magazine - Florida
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July 15, 2025
Yacht-rock legends float into West Palm Beach, an “AGT”-winning ventriloquist performs at Kravis, and a COVID-era thriller opens in cinemas. Plus, a French Revolution comedy and more in your week ahead. WEDNESDAY What: Opening night of “Step By...
ALTER BRIDGE Announces Self-Titled Eighth Studio Album
Blabbermouth - California
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July 15, 2025
With more than two decades performing together, acclaimed rockers ALTER BRIDGE show no signs of slowing down. Known for its memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and dueling guitar attack, the quartet — comprised of Myles Kennedy on...
Crust And Crumbs: Unpacking Iceland’s Bakery Culture
Reykjavik Grapevine
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July 9, 2025
Words by Notice: Undefined property: stdClass::$twitter in /home/grapevine/public_html/wp-content/themes/grapevine/template/article-author-info-travel.php on line 30 Photo by The Reykjavík Grapevine Archives Icelanders love bakeries in a...
Finland and Vietnam meet in Spain to discuss cooperation
ScandAsia
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July 6, 2025
Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Hồ Đức Phớc met with Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development, Ville Tavio, in Seville, Spain, on Monday 1 July 2024 to strengthen bilateral cooperation on green trade and education. According to Vietnam...
It’s paradise lost as climate change remakes Europe’s summers
Kathimerini
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July 15, 2025
BARCELONA, Spain – Not so long ago, families coming to the shore in Montgat, Spain, just outside Barcelona, built sand castles, played paddle games and lounged around on the broad band of sand that was the picture of the European summer vacation....
Gallery: YouTuber IShowSpeed meets prime minister during Estonia livestream
ERR
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July 15, 2025
YouTube sensation "IShowSpeed" met with Prime Minister Kristen Michal (Reform), tasted kohuke and tried traditional folk dancing during the Estonian leg of his European tour on Tuesday. The streamer, who's real name is Darren Jason Watkins Jr. and...
Auckland more dependent on cars, less density than its peers, report finds
RNZ
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July 14, 2025
Traffic on Rimu Rd, Mangere Bridge, as morning commuters try and find a way to get on the motorway. Photo: RNZ/Nicky Park Auckland is more dependent on cars and has less dense housing than its peers, a new report says. The State of the City...
Bulgarian Sunday School in Finland organises online language course for foreigners
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
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July 9, 2025
Photo: Bulgarian Sunday School "ABV" in Finland Bulgarian Sunday School "ABV" in Finland has announced the creation of a new online Bulgarian language course for foreigners. The publication on the official website of the educational center reads...
More Irish families have 3+ children than anywhere else in EU
Euro Weekly News
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July 9, 2025
Three young children. Credit: Daniel & Hannah Snipes, Pexels Ireland has emerged as the EU country with the highest share of large families, with more than one in five households with children (20.6 per cent) having three or more kids, according...
Blended Learning in Bachelor’s Nursing Education: Exploring Student Experiences, Satisfaction, and Knowledge
Dove Medical Press
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July 9, 2025
Introduction Blended learning (BL) is a pedagogical approach that integrates traditional face-to-face instruction with customized online learning modalities and has become increasingly popular in higher education, particularly in health-related...
Blood pressure linked problems more prevalent in Eastern, Northern Finland
Daily Finland
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During pregnancy Complications during pregnancy related to elevated blood pressure, such as pre-eclampsia and gestational hypertension, are more common in Eastern and Northern Finland than elsewhere in Finland, said the Helsinki and Uusimaa...
How is Veikkaus preparing for licensed iGaming in Finland?
iGB
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July 8, 2025
Veikkaus iGaming EVP Jarkko Nordlund and VP sports Andreas Reimblad talk up its preparations, including a new sportsbook, PAM and talent acquisition drive. The gambling monopoly story is a well-worn one, but Finland’s Veikkaus is planning to break...
transparent happiness: yinka ilori transforms iconic mounds of helsinki’s amos rex
Design Boom
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July 8, 2025
a vibrant new roof for helsinki’s underground museum Yinka Ilori: Transparent Happiness opens at Helsinki’s Amos Rex museum as a vibrant public art commission that invites the Finnish capital to reimagine its urban spaces. Unveiled on June 20th,...
Even children can help counter threats bringing ‘war to our doorstep’, MPs say
The Independent
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July 8, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...