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Rise of Sebastian Antero: A glimpse into the life of NHL’s finish star

The Times of India 29 Apr 2025
In Rauma, Finland ... And its strong hockey culture ... That too from an early age.In Finland his father, Harri Aho, was a professional hockey player ... Sebastian Aho emerged from Finland's hockey culture to NHL success.
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Soak up Old World culture at these 6 Wisconsin towns that have distinctive European vibes

Post Crescent 28 Apr 2025
The National Finnish American Festival Cultural Center, known as Little Finland, is located on U.S ... On its grounds, Little Finland features homes once used by Finnish immigrants, a sauna typical of ...
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What to know about Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland prepares to host

Naharnet 28 Apr 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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What to know about the Eurovision Song Contest as Switzerland prepares to host

Wtop 28 Apr 2025
LONDON (AP) — Get out the glitter balls, sew on the sequins and prepare to party ... What is Eurovision? ... 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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Sweden turns up Eurovision heat with wacky sauna song

Independent online (SA) 22 Apr 2025
With their song "Bara Bada Bastu" (Just Have a Sauna), the Finnish trio pay homage to sauna culture, clad in brown suits and accompanied by an accordion in a wink to Finland's other big cultural phenomenon, the tango.
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Your guide to the 2025 UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues

Grist 21 Apr 2025
UN report backs up Sámi claims that mining in Finland violates their rights to land and culture ... Nati Garcia, a staff member at the nonprofit advocacy group Cultural Survival, said she knows of four ...
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Layovercations take off as fliers make the most of extended stops

Knoxville Daily Sun 19 Apr 2025
a moment of stillness, a dose of culture or even just a fantastic meal before boarding again ... Istanbul Airport is one of the busiest in the world, yet still manages to deliver comfort and culture ... Helsinki, Finland.
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Sweden sends its sauna song to Eurovision

Taipei Times 17 Apr 2025
With their song Bara Bada Bastu (Just Have a Sauna), the Finnish trio pay homage to sauna culture, clad in brown suits and accompanied by an accordion in a wink to Finland’s other big cultural phenomenon, the tango.
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As Gov. Radda Draws 10 Global Envoys to Katsina Sallah Fiestas

This Day 12 Apr 2025
Finland’s Ambassador Sandra Selin called the events “a masterclass in cultural storytelling,” while Bulgaria’s Yanko Yordanov noted, “Katsina’s hospitality rivals its heritage.” UNESCO is now ...
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Unboxing happiness: how one country's maternity package sets the standard for new mothers

Independent online (SA) 11 Apr 2025
Finland’s ... Unlike Finland’s structured maternity box system or China’s cultural norms around postpartum recovery, South African mothers - and others - are often expected to “soldier on” after birth.
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