A Rough Week For Finland’s Foreign Ministry
An embarrassing mini-diplomatic crisis and conflicting statements on joint military exercises are causing problems for Finland’s government. Last week, Finland’s foreign minister, Erkki Toumioja…
About UpNorth
UpNorth was among the first media platforms to recognize, in 2012, the need for an effective combined English language media for the Nordic and…
European MEPs say sanctions against Russia must stay
EU sanctions against Russia should stay in place until it changes its aggressive policy in Ukraine, respects the ceasefire, withdraws its troops and stops…
Estonian Film “Tangerines” Makes Final Oscar Nomination Cut
The Estonian-Georgian co-produced film “Tangerines“, has made the final 2015 Oscar nomination list for Best Foreign Film. The film was also nominated for a…
Marten Kuningas “Tagurpidi vaal”
Estonian indie act Marten Kuningas has released a new music video for the song “Tagurpidi vaal” filmed in an acoustic session in collaboration with…
Design for Canadian Memorial to Victims of Communism Unveiled
The Canadian government has announced the final selection for a national memorial to the victims of communism in Ottawa. When built, the monument will…
Estonian Film “Tangerines” Nominated For Best Foreign Film at Golden Globes
An Estonian-Georgian co-produced film “Tangerines“, has been nominated for a Golden Globe award. Winners of the Golden Globe Awards are selected by the Hollywood…
Finnish Parliament Stakes Energy Future on Controversial Russian Nuclear Plant
Finnish lawmakers voted in 115-74 in favour of granting a permit to the Finnish energy consortium, Fennovoima, to build a controversial nuclear power plant…
Estonian Smoked Sauna added to UNESCO List
The smoke sauna tradition in Võromaa was added to UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity last week It was decided…
Swedish PM Calls Snap Election After Red-Green Budget Fails
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven announced that Swedes will go back to the polls for a second time in just over six months, on…