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Eurovision favorites KAJ fly the flag for Sweden and make saunas all the rage at ...

San Francisco Chronicle 15 May 2025
Sauna ... They are proud ambassadors for sauna culture. KAJ is representing Sweden. But the group is from a Swedish-speaking community in Finland ... .
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Malaysia Promotes Cultural Diplomacy via Batik, Manik Exhibition In Helsinki

Malaysian National News Agency 14 May 2025
Batik & Manik Art Exhibition’, a cultural initiative showcasing Malaysia’s rich artistic heritage through the unique expressions of two Malaysian artists residing in Finland.
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Finland returns historic artifact to Benin

Xinhua 13 May 2025
"It (Katakle) may seem small, but it carries a powerful symbolic weight," said Abimbola, adding that Benin is now looking ahead to other restitution initiatives, as well as strengthened cultural, economic, and scientific cooperation with Finland.
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What to look out for from the music of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

The Conversation 13 May 2025
Drawn from black queer ballroom culture, popularised through shows like Rupaul’s Drag Race, it means to do something in a powerfully feminine manner ... KAJ are from Finland where sauna is a core fundamental of culture.
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Um Nasser Finland Preschool Inaugurated: A Pioneering Model for the Future of Education

bizbahrain 12 May 2025
Um Nasser Finland Preschool is the result of a strategic partnership between Finnish educational expertise, known for its focus on the child and their skill development, and the Bahraini cultural ...
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We don’t want to host if KAJ’s sauna song wins Eurovision, says Swedish city of Malmö

The Observer 12 May 2025
As well as promoting the merits of sauna culture, Sweden’s entry also puts the spotlight on Finland’s 290,000 Swedish-speaking population and the Vörå dialect spoken in the bilingual Finnish municipality where KAJ are from.
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The Moomins drift through time like a myth – that’s why they resist meaning and endure

The Conversation 12 May 2025
The Moomins’ refusal to settle – geographically or philosophically – also speaks to today’s world of cultural fluidity. Jansson was from Finland’s Swedish-speaking minority and grew up between languages, cultures and post-war upheaval.
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What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland prepares to host

The Malta Independent 12 May 2025
Get out the glitter balls, sew on the sequins and prepare to party. The Eurovision Song Contest approaches ... Swedish entry "Bara Bada Bastu" is an upbeat ode to sauna culture performed by KAJ, a trio from Finland's Swedish-speaking minority ... Eurovision ... .
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New psychology research explores the costs and benefits of consenting to unwanted sex

PsyPost 11 May 2025
A study conducted in Finland found that consenting to sex despite not wanting it can have both positive and negative consequences for a person’s well-being ... Findings on people from other cultures may differ.
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The bikini boys: Story behind the making of brand Shivan & Narresh

Hindustan Times 11 May 2025
Their Soumi series, for instance, was born out of a trip to their favourite destination Finland. “Its sauna culture became a huge inspiration for us,” says Narresh, adding, “The idea that the sauna is ...
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Our Old Friend Robinson: An Interview with Chris Petit

The Quietus 10 May 2025
Ever since establishing himself with his films Radio On (1979) and An Unsuitable Job for a Woman (1982), novelist and director Chris Petit has remained one of the most fascinating and forensic voices within British counter-culture.
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Pi Network ranks 6th in Finland’s app charts, plans major update at Consensus 2025

Invezz 09 May 2025
As seen in the latest app chart for Finland under the Top Free Social ... Finland ... This aligns with Finland’s strong cultural emphasis on equality and transparency.Anticipation builds for Consensus 2025.
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Fancy letting off steam with a beer before the sauna? Here’s why that might be ...

The Conversation 09 May 2025
While they’re an integral part of Scandinavian life, especially in Finland, saunas also appear in the traditions of Japanese, Mexican and Native American cultures ... and sauna cultures, it makes sense.
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Killswitch Engage announce huge 2025 UK and European tour

NME 06 May 2025
Find the details below. READ MORE. Killswitch Engage’s Jesse Leach ... Two shows in December complete the run, and consist of shows in Norway (December 1) and Finland (December 3) ... View this post on Instagram ... 3 – Helsinki, Finland @ House Of Culture ... .
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Our country was voted the happiest nation in the world... but we think it's bull**** ...

The Daily Mail 04 May 2025
From average wage to suicide rates here's how Finland stacks up to the UK and the US ... Despite being a nation of just 5.6millon people, Finland's area is 40 per cent larger than the UK, with a third of its landmass inside the Arctic Circle.

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