Royal Caribbean’s majestic floating city, Icon of the Seas, has made its grand debut on the open water during sea trials in preparation for its highly anticipated launch in January 2024. The world’s largest cruise ship embarked on a remarkable journey, sailing hundreds of miles before returning to the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland, …
Get ready to meet the real-life Kristoff from Frozen! Aleksi Yllasjarvi, an ‘Ice and snow builder,’ lives in the Finnish Lapland and makes a living by harvesting blocks of ice, just like the character in the hit Disney film. But the similarities don’t end there – Aleksi’s grandmother is even named Elsa, like the film’s …
“Sisu,” a concept deeply rooted in Finnish culture for over 500 years, defies direct translation. It encompasses determination and fortitude, the ability to persevere in the face of adversity and overwhelming odds. Finland, consistently ranked as the happiest country in the world for six consecutive years, owes its well-being and positive mindset to the power …
A captivating and revamped world map has unveiled the top European holiday destinations that are most sought after on a global scale. Surprisingly, the number one spot goes to the picturesque Greek island of Santorini, followed by the Mediterranean paradise of Ibiza in second place, and the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife in third place. …
If asked to name the best country in the world, many patriotic Britons would argue that it’s Britain. However, scientists from Germany’s University of Würzburg have unveiled a more objective truth with the help of a unique political tool. The Stateness Index was created to determine which countries function the most efficiently, and the rankings …
No country has yet achieved complete gender equality, although certain countries are making significant strides in closing the gender gap. This is according to a recent report by the World Economic Forum (WEF), which predicts that global gender inequality will persist until at least 2154. The report, called the Global Gender Gap Report, evaluates gender …
Amidst the numerous strategic errors committed by Vladimir Putin in his aggression against Ukraine, perhaps the most significant miscalculation was his assumption that it would halt Nato’s expansion. In fact, it has had the opposite effect, prompting traditionally neutral countries such as Finland and Sweden to consider joining the alliance. These countries have witnessed the …