Culture"We want this policy. That's as shortly as it can be said. It's really not news", confirm officials at the Swedish music festival.
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The power of Odin and Thor will be with you
CultureDiscover the sacred Nordic objects, handmade in Ranrike's most unique workshop.
The Sims goes polyamorous
CultureIn the new "Lovestruck" expansion, sims will be able to date multiple characters at once.
Sweden Rock keeps on rocking!
CultureThe Nordic Times culture reporter Mikael Rasmussen visited the biggest music festival in the Nordic region, which more than lived up to expectations.
New app shows location of runestones in Sweden
Culture"Swedish Runestones" will guide visitors through Sweden's rune mysteries.
Tibet in Pictures, Part 1: Lhasa – The Sunlight City
CultureOne of the most remote places on the planet, the "roof of the world" is often shrouded in mystery. Explore one of China's most unique regions, where deep, ancient culture meets modern progress and development.
Stellan Skarsgård: Sweden has become a warlike country
Sweden"Now we’re a member of Nato, we have doubled our arms budget. Like all of Europe. Everybody’s screaming to kill, kill, kill", laments the award-winning actor.
Possible royal ship grave found in Norway
NorwayMay have been a grave of the Viking king Bjørn Farmann, son of Harald Fairhair.
Laguz – The rune of water
CultureDiscover the secrets of Laguz - the last rune of the natural elements.
Pettson and Findus celebrate 40 years
CultureThe 18 childrens' books have sold a total of 15 million copies worldwide.
Nick Boström and the struggle to overcome death
CultureOne of the leading figures in the global transhumanist movement.
Midsummer – a celebration of life, love and magic
CultureToday is Midsummer's Eve – here is the story of the traditional Nordic celebration.
Mannaz – The rune of Man
CultureThe astounding symbolism of the Mannaz rune continues to baffle modern researchers.
Ehwaz – The horse rune
CultureDiscover the rune associated with Odin - and the realm of the dead.
The viking who discovered America
CultureThe story of Leif Eriksson's expeditions to the New World continues to fascinate historians.
Tetris celebrates 40 years
CultureThe popular block game was created by Russian Aleksey Pajitnov in 1984.
Berkana – The rune of the birch
CultureDiscover the rune associated to womanhood and the regenerative force of nature.
Tiwaz – The rune of Victory
CultureDiscover the rune of ultimate justice - and the true warrior spirit.
Sowilo – The rune of the sun
CultureDiscover the rune of the vital force, cherished by the Norse - but not so much by dwarves...
Algiz – The rune of protection
CultureDiscover the rune that shields from evil - and strikes fear into the hearts of enemies.
Icelandic video game to be released next year
CultureThe new Island of the Winds is based on the country's rich folklore and historical legends.
Sámi request return of offerings from the Swedish History Museum
Culture"We think it's important that these objects are managed by Sámi people", says Hannah Edenbrink Andersson.
Eihwaz – The rune of the Sky Father
CultureDiscover the rune of the yew tree - and a forgotten light god of the Norse.
Perthro – Rune of the Earth Mother
CultureDiscover one of the most mysterious runes of the Norse.