Tag: Gotland

Visby Cathedral: Gotland Island’s Merchant Church

February 19, 2023
Arts & CultureArts & TraditionBrightGotlandHanseatic LeagueSwedenTraditional CultureVisby Cathedral
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Once a strategic point for European merchants due to its proximity to the Baltic Sea, the old medieval town of Visby is filled with beautiful architecture. On the Swedish island of Gotland, one building in particular stands out: the Visby Cathedral. Originally built as a church dedicated to St. Mary in the 12th century, it…

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Sweden to Strengthen Military Infrastructure in Baltic Sea Amid Tensions With Russia

April 29, 2022
EuropeGotlandmilitary spendingNATORussiaRussia-Ukraine WarSwedenWorld
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The Swedish government on Friday announced plans to allocate more than $160 million to further increase its military capabilities on a strategically important island in the Baltic Sea amid security threats from Russia over its likely NATO membership. Max Elger, the country’s minister for financial markets, told reporters the extra budget is to expand several…

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