The Arctic Mining City Kiruna Can Become the European Capital of Culture On Friday, it will be decided whether Kiruna in Northern Sweden will be the European Capital of Culture in 2029. If so, it will be the third Arctic city to receive the title this decade.
The World’s Two Northernmost Professional Orchestras Join Forces They are the two northernmost professional orchestras. This week, the Lapland Chamber Orchestra from Finland cooperates with the Arctic Philharmonic Orchestra in Norway for the first time. 2024 may be the start of a lasting musical collaboration in the North.
European Capital of Culture: Arctic Threads Through Bodø2024 In February, the European Capital of Culture year opens in Bodø and Nordland with grand festivities. Throughout the year, the program for Bodø2024 offers experiences that reflect nature, culture, and society in the Arctic region and Sápmi.
European Capital of Culture: Arctic Threads Through Bodø2024 In February, the European Capital of Culture year opens in Bodø and Nordland with grand festivities. Throughout the year, the program for Bodø2024 offers experiences that reflect nature, culture, and society in the Arctic region and Sápmi.
European Capital of Culture: Bodø2024 Will Put Northern Norway on the Map The aim of Bodø2024 is to make Nordland more attractive. "Sadly, we see that we are becoming fewer inhabitants in Nordland despite the fact that we need more labor. Culture may not be able to solve all problems, but we will contribute to reversing the trend," says the Director of Bodø 2024 Andrè Wallann Larsen.
European Capital of Culture: “Northern Norway Needs More Flagship Projects Like This” Former Norwegian Sami Parliament President Aili Keskitalo (53) is the new Chair of Bodø2024.
Oulu is in the running to the European Capital of Culture 2026 The Finnish city of Oulu Continues its Journey in the European Capital of Culture Bid. If they succeed, this will be the second Arctic city to wear the title after Bodø in Northern Norway, that is European Capital of Culture 2024.
