This is Beirut, 08/11 10:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
One of Asterix's classic comic adventures has been translated into a rare Swedish dialect spoken by just a few thousand people in Western Finland, marking a unique effort to preserve the language. Asterix and the Great Crossing, originally published in 1975, is now available in grondspraatsi—a local Swedish dialect spoken primarily in the ...
This is Beirut, 01/11 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Europe's last Lenin museum, situated in Tampere, Finland, is set to close its doors on November 3 for a revamp, prompting a wave of conspiracy theories in Russia. The museum, founded in 1946, is the sole survivor of several dedicated to the former Soviet leader across Europe. Notably, it is located in the very building where Lenin and Stalin first ...
Alain E. Andrea, 15/10 13:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Leif Segerstam, the Finnish maestro, passed away on October 9 at the age of 80. Known for his unconventional approach to conducting and boundless energy, he leaves behind a rich and vibrant musical legacy. Born on March 2, 1944, in Vaasa, Finland, Segerstam made a significant impact on the world of Western art music through his passionate ...
This Is Beirut, 26/02 22:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Europe FINLAND Hungary NATO Russia Sweden Turkey Ukraine Ulf Kristersson Viktor Orban
Hungary's parliament approved Sweden's NATO membership bid on Monday, removing the last hurdle for the military alliance's expansion driven by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Hungary's parliament on Monday ratified Sweden's bid to join NATO, clearing the final obstacle for an enlargement of the military alliance spurred by Russia's invasion of ...