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Nordic literary salon online: Hope in action
In the Nordic literary salon online in February together with translator Lenka Fárová we will introduce the autobiography of the former Finnish prime minister Sanna Marin, Hope in action, which was published in 2025 by the publishing house Práh in … Read More
Exiled to Siberia: Lithuanians by the Laptev Sea
Under Soviet occupation The Baltic republics were invaded and occupied by the Soviet Union in the year 1940 and soon after began the deportation of locals to the inhumane conditions in Siberia. Fourteen-year-old Dalia Grinkevičiūtė (1927–1987) was among the 18 000 … Read More
Danish customs and traditions
What is hidden behind the Danish term hygge? Why is Denmark regularly placed among the happiest countries of the world – and what role do traditions, social life and food play in that? The lecture in museum in Prostějov will … Read More
#ReadNordicFilm & Scadi: Long Good Thursday
Well, I’ve fallen in love again! This year Scandi Festival offers all of the film adaptations of the beloved Finnish book series The Grump about a grumpy old man. To accompany the fourth and newest part of the film series, … Read More
Nordic literary salon online: Special with Czech Translators of the North
In January 2026 we will once again begin the Nordic literary salon series with a special. This time we have invited the president and the vice president of the Czech Translators of the North Association, translator from Norwegian, Kateřina Krištůfková, … Read More
Nordic literary salon online: Findus at Christmas
In the Nordic Literary salon online in December we will focus on a Christmas themed children’s book. Translator from Swedish Jana Chmura-Svatošová will tell us about her work on the books from the series about the cat Findus by writer … Read More
Nordic advent reading
A book as an advent calendar Were you charmed by The snow sister or Night express? Come and get into the Christmas mood at a talk about the phenomenon of Nordic advent reading, or books which have exactly 24 chapters, … Read More
Who’s afraid of Knausgård? Nordic Theatre evening with A man in love
Scandinavian House and Na zábradlí Theatre will present as part of the Nordic theatre evenings project an accompanying event to the staging of the novel My Struggle: A Man in Love by Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgård. The theatre performance … Read More
Nordic Christmas lecture in Pardubice
A lecture about Nordic Christmas traditions with a focus on Denmark will take place in the Library centre u Vokolků. The programme will begin at 15:30 in the graphic studio with the making of typical Danish Christmas decorations and will continue … Read More
Nordic Christmas lecture in Prachatice
Do you want to know what kind of cookies are baked on Christmas in the North? Whether Nordic people decorate the Christmas tree? Which traditional foods are eaten at Christmas dinner? What are the so called Christmas comics? Which traditions, … Read More
Nordic literary salon online: A great deserted landscape
The Nordic literary salon online in November will focus on the master of writing short stories, Kjell Askildsen. Our host will be translator from Norwegian Eva Kecková. She will present the collection of Askildsen’s stories, A great deserted landscape, which … Read More
Christmas Opening Hours
The library will be closed for the Christmas holidays from 22 December 2025 to 4 January 2026. Make sure to stock up on Nordic stories for the long winter evenings! Before the holidays, the library will be open for the … Read More
Who’s afraid of Ibsen? Theatre evening with An Enemy of the People
The Scandinavian House in cooperation with the Petr Bezruč Theatre put on the stage Henrik Ibsen’s play An Enemy of the People as a part of the Nordic Theatre Evenings project on Thursday, November 20, 2025. Expert on Nordic theatre … Read More
Nordic Christmas lecture
Do you want to know what kind of cookies are baked on Christmas in the North? Whether Nordic people decorate the Christmas tree? Which traditional foods are eaten at Christmas dinner? What are the so called Christmas comics? Which traditions, … Read More
Scandinavian adventures of translators of the north
Waterfalls, deep fjords, hundreds of thousands of lakes, vast forests, glaciers, geysers, endless snow plains and the northern lights. As well as modern architecture, top-quality education, the happiest people in the world and rich literature that is very popular among … Read More
GET TO KNOW DENMARK | PRAGUE
It is easy to overlook Denmark on a map, but not in the world of literature. Not even the omnipresent wind could extinguish the flame of the Danish writing talent. How does literature flourish to the rhythm of wind turbines … Read More
Nordic Days 2025
The 16th year of the festival of nordic culture will focus on the topic of progress. The festival Nordic Days will commence on 30. 10. in both Prague and Brno and will last until 13. 11. in both cities. This … Read More
Nordic literary salon online: When the cranes fly south
Our invitation to the Nordic literary salon online in October was accepted by translator Linda Kaprová. Together, we will introduce a deeply moving debut When the cranes fly south by Swedish author Lisa Ridzén. The novel is about a man … Read More
Fearless Karen Blixen
“Not by the face shall the man be known, but by the mask.” At the beginning of October, we’ll host a series of events in Prague to remember Karen Blixen (1885–1962) for the occasion of the 140 years anniversary of … Read More
#ReadNordicFilm: Spermageddon
What is going on in the heads of sperm? The sperm that lives in the testicles of teenage Jens is getting prepared for their big day. The task is simple – shoot forward during ejaculation, fertilize the egg and reach … Read More
Nordic garden picnic
Books, waffles, games at the end of summer On the last Saturday of August, we will give a Nordic goodbye to summer. In the pleasant community garden Bubeneč, we will celebrate this year’s 100th anniversary of the cheese slicer, an … Read More
Nordic literary salon online: Black Butterfly
The Nordic literary salon online returns after the summer break. In September, together with translator Viola Parente-Čapková, we will present the book Black Butterfly (published by KHER, 2024) by Kiba Lumberg, a Finnish writer, artist, and activist of Romani origin. … Read More
Sweet&Read Nordic
You’ve probably already heard of cinnamon buns, but do you also know what desserts are made in Iceland or what pastries are eaten in Greenland? Come and taste sweet treats from different parts of the North and listen to thematic … Read More
Opening hours of the Scandinavian House Library during summer 2025
Dear readers, during the summer holidays, the library’s opening hours will be limited. Borrowing will be automatically prolonged, if necessary you can contact us via e-mail knihovna@skandinavskydum.cz. Opening hours from July 1 to August 31, 2025: THU 3/7 13–17MON 21/7 … Read More
Nordic literary salon online: Bara rumpor
In the last Nordic literary salon online before the summer holidays, we will focus on a children’s book. Together with translator Olga Bažantová we will talk about the book Bara rumpor by Swedish journalist and writer Annika Leone. The book … Read More
Nordic game picnic
Come and enjoy fun outdoor games, browse through Nordic children’s books, and taste Norwegian waffles with brunost! Skandinávsky dům Brno, in collaboration with Picnic box café, is organizing a Nordic game afternoon in Björnsonův sad – an event not just … Read More
#ReadNordicFilm: Flow
A great flood destroyed everything in its way, including animal homes. A cat hero along with a few other animals embarks on a journey full of challenges, tricky situations and unexpected meetings. In this moving and visually captivating story we … Read More
Children’s day with Pippi Longstocking
“If you are very strong, you also have to be very kind.” Pipi Longstocking celebrates 80 years! Come and enjoy the unique celebration at the garden of Swedish embassy in Prague with the most famous child hero, which Astrid Lindgren … Read More
Nordic literary salon online: The Doll’s House / The Summer Book
In the Nordic literary salon in May, we will welcome the newly released double book of Finland Swedish writer Tove Jansson. Translator from Swedish Jana Holá will tell us about the Czech release of the books The Doll’s House and … Read More
Nordic Literary Evening
Scandinavian house and Literary Festival Book World Prague host the traditional literary evening with Nordic authors. Four Nordic authors accepted our invitation to the event: From 19:00 we will hold a debate about disrupted family relationships with the authors Vigdis … Read More
Nordic Pub Quiz
Do you like the Scandinavian countries? How much do you know about Nordic nature or history? 8 topics, 40 questions. Scandinavian House and Café Therapy invite you to a quiz night focusing on the countries of the European North. Do … Read More
Nordic literary salon online: Is Mother Dead
In April, we will be staying with the Nordic Literary Salon Online in Norway. With translator Barbora Grečnerová we will talk about the novel by Norwegian author Vigdis Hjorth, Is Mother Dead, published by Argo publishing house in 2025. You … Read More
Following the Reindeer Tracks in Northern Lapland with Harri Ahonen
Embark on a journey to a land where silence is only interrupted by the wind, the rustling of reindeer hooves, and the occasional muttering of tourists who underestimated the northern weather. Finnish guide, author, and photographer Harri Ahonen will take … Read More
ReadNordicFilm: Driving Mum
Jon is a middle-aged man who lives in a remote area of Iceland with his mother. She is a determined woman who is prepared for everything, and so she is also prepared for what should happen with her after her … Read More
Nordic literary salon online: Back in the Day
In the Nordic Literary Salon online in March, we will introduce the literary debut Back in the Day of young Norwegian author, Oliver Lovrenski, along with translator Václav Křeněk. The raw generational novel speaks on the immigrant experience and on … Read More
The Faces of Tove Ditlevsen: an evening about the Danish literary icon
Translator Lada Halounová and Nordic studies specialist Helena Březinová will present the complicated personality and works of the Danish writer, Tove Ditlevsen. Tove Ditlevsen (1917–1976) is one of Denmark’s most read authors, yet up until recently, she has been overlooked … Read More
Nordic literary salon online: Same River, Twice
In the Nordic Literary Salon in February, we will focus on a very current topic, which is the war in Ukraine, Russia and their politics. We will talk about the book Same River, Twice: Putin’s War on Women by the … Read More
Who’s afraid of Vinterberg? Theatre evening with Another Round
The Scandinavian House in Prague in cooperation with Švanda Theatre put on the stage Thomas Vinterberg’s movie Another Round from 2020 as a part of the Nordic Theatre Evenings project. A moderated debate will follow after the performance – director … Read More
#ReadNordicFilm & Scandi: The Tundra Within Me
Scandi Film Festival offers the viewers the Norwegian drama The Tundra Within Me which takes place in the beautiful winter landscape of northern Norway. Screening of #ReadNordicFilm will be accompanied by a talk with Nordic studies specialist Vendula Hingarová. THE … Read More
Nordic Literary salon online: Phantom Relatives
In the last Nordic Literary Salon online in 2024, we will take a closer look at history. Kristýna Králová, translator from Old Norse, will talk about the late Old Norse sagas. We will discuss the book Phantom relatives (Přízrační příbuzní), … Read More
Nordic literary salon online: Publisher’s special
The first literary salon of 2025 will be held in an unconventional spirit – this time, we have invited publishing editors instead of translators and together, we will look back on the Nordic books that have been published in the … Read More
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
We wish you a peaceful Christmas and all the best for a new year with Nordic culture. The Scandinavian House Library will be closed from 20 December 2024 till 5 January 2025. The Scandinavian House team
Who’s afraid of Ibsen? Theatre evening with Nora
The Scandinavian House in Prague in cooperation with Divadlo pod Palmovkou theatre put on the stage Henrik Ibsen’s Nora as a part of the Nordic Theatre Evenings project. A moderated debate will follow after the performance on Thursday, December 19 … Read More
Publishing house Host in the North
Looking for tips on Christmas book presents? The Nordic meeting over the books of the publishing house Host, organized by the Scandinavian House, will present selected titles published during the past year that should not leave any fan of Scandinavia … Read More
Publishing house Host in Finland
An introduction to new translations from Finnish published by Host publishing house in the year 2024: fantastical novel with a touch of strangeness Fishing for the Little Pike (Juhani Karila), poetic autofiction about childhood in Helsinki in the 50s Lowest … Read More
Nordic Literary Salon Online: The Interior Design Handbook
In the Nordic Literary Salon online in November, we will focus on Nordic design. Hana Švolbová, translator from Swedish, will talk about the book The Furniture Handbook, written by Frida Ramstedt. The Czech translation was released in 2024 by Metafora … Read More
General Assembly of the Scandinavian House 2024
Like every year, the time has come to convene a meeting of the General Assembly, a body of association made up of all lawful members. This will take place on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at 6 pm at the Božská Lahvice … Read More
Nordic Days 2024
The 15th edition of the festival of Scandinavian culture will centre around the theme of periphery. The Nordic Days festival is scheduled to commence on October 16th in Prague and on November 1st in Brno. This year’s theme is periphery, … Read More
Nordic Literary Salon online: Mr Saito’s Traveling Cinema
After a summer break, the Nordic Literary Salon online is back in September. Translator Magdalena Jírková will introduce a novel by Danish author Annette Bjergfeldt Mr Saito’s Traveling Cinema which was published in Czech this year by Host. We will … Read More
Eat&Read Nordic
Which Nordic authors write about food? What does lapskaus taste like? What do Danes eat for dessert? After a long time, our popular literary-culinary show is back again in Prague! You’ll be able to savour Scandinavian countries and their culture … Read More
#ReadNordicFilm: Sick of Myself
Me, me and only me. Signe and Thomas are a young couple and they both want to be interesting and wanted. The problem begins when Thomas reaches a breakthrough as an artist and is going to have an exhibition in … Read More
Nordic literature evening 2024
The Scandinavian House and the Book World Prague fair are holding the traditional literary evening with Nordic writers. Four Nordic authors accepted our invitation this year: At 19:00, we will hold a discussion with Finnish writer Emmi Itäranta and Danish … Read More
Nordic Literary Salon online: Fishing for the Little Pike
In the Nordic Literary Salon online in May, we will visit Lapland, the northernmost part of European land, where myths are still alive. Ema C. Stašová, translator from Finnish to Czech, will introduce a humorous magical realism novel by Juhani … Read More
The Magical Tove Jansson
Who doesn’t know the little furry characters called Moomins and their friends from the Moominvalley? The whole world knows Tove Jansson because of them. But this Swedish-Finnish writer is a multidimensional personality that we will get to know better at … Read More
Eat&Read Swedish Brunch
What is fika, how much coffee is drunk in Sweden every year and can pancakes be baked? The Scandinavian House Brno together with the Partnership Foundation Open Garden invite you to a unique culinary and literary experience where we will … Read More
Nordic Pub Quiz
Do you like the Scandinavian countries? How much do you know about Nordic nature or gastronomy? 10 topics, 50 questions. Scandinavian House and Café Therapy invite you to a quiz night focusing on the countries of the European North. Do … Read More
Next station Finland: Finnish immigrant literature
How much sisu do you need to write in Finland?And what is a sisu anyway, and do only native Finns have one? And can a foreigner master Finnish enough to write a book in it? We invite you to the … Read More
Who’s afraid of Bears? Theatre evening with Rosa Liksom
The Scandinavian House in Brno in cooperation with the Divadelní svět Brno festival put on the stage the dramatization of short stories by Finnish writer Rosa Liksom Bear with a Chainsaw by Na Zábradlí Theatre as a part of the … Read More
Who’s afraid of Ibsen? Theatre evening with Peer Gynt
The Scandinavian House in Brno in cooperation with Studio Marta put on the stage Henrik Ibsen’s play Peer Gynt as a part of the Nordic Theatre Evenings project. An introduction by theatrologist Karolína Stehlíková will take place before the play, … Read More
Nordic climate fiction: About the books written by Emmi Itäranta and Jens Liljestrand
The forests are burning, the planet is dying, man is fleeing, but he is still alive. But at what cost? Swedish translator Hana Švolbová and Finnish translator Michal Švec will present Nordic novels set in the not-so-friendly near and distant … Read More
#ReadNordicFilm: Burn All My Letters
Triangle of love and sadness A compelling Swedish drama in three timelines about Karin Stolpe’s complicated marriage to her husband Sven and her love affair with journalist Olof Lagercrantz. Karin, a young translator, spends the summer in Sigtuna with her … Read More
Next station Finland: Finnish immigrant literature
“Why move to Finland?” Presentation of the February issue of Plav magazine dedicated to Finnish immigrant literature. “How many different causes, paths, means of transport and crossroads of life can there be”, will be revealed by Jana Stárková and Tomáš … Read More
Nordic Literary Salon online: My Brother
In February we will have the Nordic Literary Salon online with Swedish literature. With translator Lucie Olešová, we will present the novel My Brother by Swedish author Karin Smirnoff (published by Kniha Zlín, 2024). This raw family drama full of … Read More
Nordic Literary Salon online: I Shall Find the Key
In the Nordic Literary Salon online in March, we will once again visit Sweden. With translator Karolina Kloučková we will present the detective novel I Shall Find the Key by Alex Ahndoril. Under this pseudonym is the married couple Alexandra … Read More
Who’s afraid of Sjón? Theatre evening with Moonstone
The Scandinavian House in Prague in cooperation with Studio Hrdinů put on the stage contemporary Icelandic author Sjón’s novel Moonstone as a part of the Nordic Theatre Evenings project. A moderated debate will follow after the performance – both leading … Read More
New membership fee
Dear members and friends of the Scandinavian House, On the basis of the decision of the General Assembly of the association, we are raising the minimum annual membership fee from 100 CZK to 200 CZK from 1 January 2024. If … Read More
#ReadNordicFilm: The Kiss
This year, the Scandi Festival invites you to the premiere of the Danish drama The Kiss (Kysset). The #ReadNordicFilm screening will be accompanied by a discussion with the film’s director Bille August and expert on Danish culture Robert Novotný. THE … Read More
Nordic Literary Salon online: Soviet Milk
The Nordic Literary Salon will visit Latvia in January. We will talk to translator from Latvian and Lithuanian Anna Sedláčková about the most translated novel at the moment, Soviet Milk, by the leading Baltic author Nora Ikstena. The mother-daughter narrative … Read More
Nordic Literary Salon online: The Moomins
The last Nordic Literary Salon online in 2023 will take us to the Nordic classics. We will talk to Swedish translator and editor Dagmar Hartlová about the new editions of the mummy books by Finnish-Swedish author Tove Jansson, which are … Read More
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We wish you a peaceful Christmas and all the best for a new year full of meetings, Nordic culture and travels to the North. The Scandinavian House Library will be open for the last time this year on Thursday 21 … Read More
General Assembly of the Scandinavian House
Like every year, the time has come to convene a meeting of the General Assembly, a body of association made up of all lawful members. This will take place on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 7 pm at the Scandinavian House … Read More
Host in the North
The meeting over Scandinavian books by the publishing house Host, organized byScandinavian House, will offer tips for (not only) Christmas presents. Together withtranslators and editors Nikola Kochová, Pavla Nejedlá and Hana Švolbová, we will presentselected titles published during the past … Read More
Nordic fairy tales and folktales
What are the dangers of trolls and goblins? What does the castle of Soria Moria hide? How do the Inuit believe the sun was created? Come and get in the Christmas mood by talking about Nordic fairy tales and legends, … Read More
Nordic Literary Salon online: I Follow You
In October, the Nordic Literary Salon takes a look at Sweden and its history. Our guest speaker will be Ela Doležalová, a budding literary translator from Swedish, who has translated the book Půjdu s tebou (I Follow You) by Lina … Read More
Nordic Days 2023
The 14th edition of our Nordic culture festival will centre around the theme of islands! The Nordic Days Festival is scheduled to commence on October 31st in Brno and shortly thereafter in Prague, running until November 22nd. This year’s thematic … Read More
Who’s afraid of gorillas? Nordic theatre day for children with Frida Nilsson
No panic on the Titanic! The Scandinavian House and Brno’s Polárka Theatre organise an accompanying event to the perfomance Gorilla and Me as part of the festival Děti, čtete?!, namely a family quest game following the footsteps of Swedish writer … Read More
Nordic Literary Salon online: The Translucent Heart
In September, Martina Šímová, a translator from Finnish, will be a guest of the Nordic Literary Salon. Her translation of Finnish author Katja Kallio’s novel The Translucent Heart, which tells the story of forbidden love between a Finnish woman and … Read More
In the Hall of Mirrors: comics evening about Liv Strömquist
Selfies, celebrity impersonation or sexuality as an object of consumerism… Swedish author Liv Strömquist, comics superstar and insightful glossator of the modern world, tackles these topics in her punk history of beauty called In the Hall of Mirrors. The Scandinavian … Read More
#ReadNordicFilm: Ladies of Steel
Elderly ladies on the move Seventy-five-year-old Inkeri hit her husband with a frying pan and plans to bury him in the garden. But before she hands herself into the police, she decides to have some fun before facing up to … Read More
Opening hours of the Scandinavian House Library during summer 2024
Dear readers, during the summer holidays, the library’s opening hours will be limited. Borrowing will be automatically prolonged, if necessary you can contact us via e-mail knihovna@skandinavskydum.cz. Opening hours from July 1 to September 15, 2024: MON 8/7 15-19THU 18/7 … Read More
From Ibsen to Brattberg: Norwegian Drama on Czech Stages
What Norwegian drama does or does not occur on Czech stages? What is the situation with the translation and performing Norwegian classics or the latest dramatic texts? And what do the audiences think? The Scandinavian House and the Authors’ Reading … Read More
Books from the Country of Fjords and Mountains: Norwegian Literature (not only) in the Czech Translations
Is it true that everybody in Norway writes crime novels? What are the main topics in this literature right now? Is the Norwegian literature popular in the Czech Republic? Not only these questions will be answered during a discussion about … Read More
Norwegian Evening: Kjersti A. Skomsvold and Maria Navarro Skaranger
What is the flip side of life in Norway? Why do we tend to judge others? Is loneliness inevitable? And have you already chosen a verse for your death notice? Two writers, Kjersti Annesdatter Skomsvold and Maria Navarro Skaranger, have … Read More
Are Kalvø: stand-up Hiking to Hell
Norwegian stand-up comedian Are Kalvø grew up right in the middle of the postcard-perfect landscape of northwest Norway, on a farm under the mountains that people travel halfway across the planet to see. Yet he’s never been drawn to the … Read More
#ReadNordicFilm: Ninjababy
To be or not to be a mother When twenty-three-year-old artist Rakel discovers she is six months pregnant, her world is turned upside down. Her love life is in chaos and Rakel is nowhere near ready to become a mother. … Read More
Nordic literature evening 2023
The Scandinavian House and the Book World fair are organising a traditional literary evening with Nordic writers. Four Nordic authors have accepted the invitation to take part in the event: From 7 pm we will lead a discussion with Norwegian … Read More
BALT: Baltic literary weeks
April in Brno will belong to the Baltics, as just after Easter festival BALT – Baltic literary weeks will take place. Brno will welcome translators from the Baltic languages Věra Kociánová (Lithuanian) and Michal Škrabal (Latvian), who will take part … Read More
Meet Jeff, HR Advisor and Recruiter at Accenture Prague
Jeff comes from Netherlands and lives in the Czech Republic since October 2021. On the second of January, it was my anniversary. I have been living on and off abroad for the last ten years. What started with an Erasmus … Read More
Nordic literary salon online: Exterminate All the Brutes
Our guest in March will be Petra Hesová – a Czech translator from Swedish. Together, we will discuss Sven Lindqvist’s book originally published in 1992: Exterminate All the Brutes. The recent publication of a translation (2022) further reinforces the text’s … Read More
Green Earth: a playful activities for children about nature and ecology
What does our planet look like and who are its inhabitants? How much do you know about animals and plants? Do you know how to sort waste? And why should we protect nature, after all? As a part of Argo … Read More
Idyll or Horror? An Evening with Norwegian Weird
The Norwegian rural idyll may not be so idyllic after all… This witty and original novel combines realistic storytelling with supernatural elements, mythological references and a slightly unnerving atmosphere. The Scandinavian House in cooperation with the HYB4 Čítárna (Reading Room) … Read More
Nordic literary salon online: The Copenhagen Trilogy
In February we shall take our literary salon to Denmark’s capital – Copenhagen. Together with Lada Halounová, a translator from Danish, we will discuss the world’s rediscovery of Tove Ditlevsen’s Copenhagen Trilogy. The Czech translation was published by Host in … Read More
Who’s afraid of Bears? Theatre evening with Rosa Liksom
The Scandinavian House in Prague in cooperation with Na zábradlí Theatre put on the stage the dramatization of short stories by Finnish writer Rosa Liksom Bear with a Chainsaw as a part of the Nordic Theatre Evenings project. A moderated … Read More
Nordic literary salon online: The Century of the New Child
We will start the year 2023 with a literary salon dedicated to texts that are more than a hundred years old, yet still relevant. With the translator from Swedish, Viola Somogyi, we will talk about the newly translated selection from … Read More
#ReadNordicFilm: Summerlight… and Then Comes the Night
An adaptation of the novel Summerlight… and Then Comes the Night by the popular Icelandic writer Jón Kalman Stefánsson is coming to Czech cinemas. The premiere at the Scandi festival will be accompanied by a discussion with the nordist Marta … Read More
Argo in the North
We would like to invite you to a literary evening with the translators Jana Chmura-Svatošová, Linda Kaprová, Věra Kociánová and Michal Švec. They will introduce their new “Nordic” translations recently published by the Argo publishing house: We Know You Remember … Read More
Webnode is hiring: Join our Swedish Customer Care team!
Webnode is hiring! We are creating an online website builder that allows people to make their own websites without any technical or coding skills. We help people to be successful online. We are present also in Sweden and that is … Read More
Nordic literary salon online: Night Express
The last salon before Christmas will introduce the book Night Express (Nattexpressen) by Karin Erlandsson, the Finland’s Swedish author. Translated by Jan Marek Šík, it is a perfect book for the time of long, freezing nights. The Czech translation was … Read More
General Assembly of the Scandinavian House
Like every year, the time has come to convene a meeting of the General Assembly, a body of association made up of all lawful members. This will take place on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 6 pm at the Scandinavian House Office, … Read More
Not a Finn, nor a Swede…? Evening with Finland-Swedish Literature
The event will focus on Finland-Swedish literature – books written by Finland-Swedes, a Swedish speaking minority that has for many centuries lived especially on the southwest coast of Finland. You will learn more about history and the present situation of … Read More
