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NORDIC COUNCIL AWARDS 2025

The Nordic Council Literature Prize goes to Faroese Vónbjørt Vang for the poetry collection "Svørt orkidé". The prize is handed out by the Speaker of the Swedish Parliament, Andreas Norlén (left in the background), and the President of the Nordic Council, Heléne Björklund (right in the background), during the presentation of the Nordic Council Prizes in literature, children's and young adult literature, film, music and the environment, in the Second Chamber of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, October 28, 2025.Photo: Magnus Lejhall / TT / Code 10658

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NORDIC COUNCIL AWARDS 2025

The Nordic Council Literature Prize goes to Faroese Vónbjørt Vang for the poetry collection "Svørt orkidé" during the presentation of the Nordic Council Prizes in literature, children's and young adult literature, film, music and the environment, in the Second Chamber Hall of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, October 28, 2025.Photo: Magnus Lejhall / TT / Code 10658

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NORDIC COUNCIL AWARDS 2025

The Nordic Council Literature Prize goes to Faroese Vónbjørt Vang (middle) for the poetry collection "Svørt orkidé". The prize is handed out by the Speaker of the Swedish Parliament, Andreas Norlén (left), and the President of the Nordic Council, Heléne Björklund (right), during the presentation of the Nordic Council Prizes in literature, children's and young adult literature, film, music and the environment, in the Second Chamber of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, October 28, 2025.Photo: Magnus Lejhall / TT / Code 10658

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NORDIC COUNCIL AWARDS 2025

The Nordic Council Film Prize goes to the Faroese film "Seinasta paradís á jørð". Sakaris Stórá (in focus), director and screenwriter, and Tommy Oksen, Danish screenwriter, accepts the prize during the awards of the Nordic Council Prizes in literature, children's and young adult literature, film, music and the environment, in the Second Chamber of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, October 28, 2025.Photo: Magnus Lejhall / TT / Code 10658

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NORDIC COUNCIL AWARDS 2025

The Nordic Council Music Prize is awarded to Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson. Iceland's Ambassador to Sweden, Bryndís Kjartansdóttir (centre) is accepting Vikingur's price on his behalf. The prize is presented by the Speaker of the Swedish Parliament, Andreas Norlén, and the President of the Nordic Council, Heléne Björklund, during the presentation of the Nordic Council Prizes in literature, children's and young adult literature, film, music and the environment, in the Second Chamber of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, October 28, 2025.Photo: Magnus Lejhall / TT / Code 10658

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NORDIC COUNCIL AWARDS 2025

The Nordic Council Film Prize goes to the Faroese film "Seinasta paradís á jørð". Tommy Oksen, Danish screenwriter, Sakaris Stórá, Faroese director and Mads Stegger, Danish screenwriter, are accepting the prize by the Speaker of the Swedish Parliament Andreas Norlén (left) and the President of the Nordic Council Heléne Björklund (right) during the presentation of the Nordic Council Prizes in literature, children's and young people's literature, film, music and the environment, in the Second Chamber of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, October 28, 2025.Photo: Magnus Lejhall / TT / Code 10658

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NORDIC COUNCIL AWARDS 2025

The Nordic Council Music Prize is awarded to Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson. Iceland's Ambassador to Sweden, Bryndís Kjartansdóttir is accepting Vikingur's price on his behalf during the presentation of the Nordic Council Prizes in literature, children's and young adult literature, film, music and the environment, in the Second Chamber of the Swedish parliament in Stockholm, Sweden, October 28, 2025.Photo: Magnus Lejhall / TT / Code 10658

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NORDIC COUNCIL AT SWEDISH PARLIAMENT

Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir speaks at the opening of the Nordic Council and Nordic Summit at the Swedish Parliament, in Stockholm, Sweden, Tuesday October 28 2025. Photo: Pär Bäckström / TT / Code 11900

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NORDIC COUNCIL AT SWEDISH PARLIAMENT

Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir speaks at the opening of the Nordic Council and Nordic Summit at the Swedish Parliament, in Stockholm, Sweden, Tuesday October 28 2025. Photo: Pär Bäckström / TT / Code 11900

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NORDIC COUNCIL AT SWEDISH PARLIAMENT

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251028The leaders of the Nordic countries listen to Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, at the opening of the Nordic Council and Nordic Summit at the Swedish Parliament, in Stockholm, Sweden, Tuesday October 28 2025. Photo: Pär Bäckström / TT / Code 11900

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NORDIC COUNCIL AT SWEDISH PARLIAMENT

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251028Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, speaks at the opening of the Nordic Council and Nordic Summit at the Swedish Parliament, in Stockholm, Sweden, Tuesday October 28 2025. Photo: Pär Bäckström / TT / Code 11900

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NORDIC COUNCIL AT SWEDISH PARLIAMENT

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251028Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, speaks at the opening of the Nordic Council and Nordic Summit at the Swedish Parliament, in Stockholm, Sweden, Tuesday October 28 2025. Photo: Pär Bäckström / TT / Code 11900

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet the Speaker of the Faroese Parliament Bjørt Samuelsen as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet the Speaker of the Icelandic Parliament Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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THE KING COUPLE GIVES LUNCH FOR THE NORDIC COUNCIL

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands, Aksel Vilhelmsson Johannesen, as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet the Speaker of the Åland Parliament Jörgen Pettersson as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet Premier of Åland, Katrin Sjögren, as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet the Speaker of the Finnish Parliament Jussi Halla-aho as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet the Speaker of the Norwegian Parliament Masud Gharahkhani as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani/TT code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani/TT code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Front row from left: President of the Nordic Council and Member of the Swedish Parliament Heléne Björklund, Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands Aksel Vilhelmsson Johannesen, Premier of Åland Katrin Sjögren, and Vice President of the Nordic Council and Member of the Swedish Parliament Maria Stockhaus.Back row from left: Speaker of the Icelandic Parliament Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, Speaker of the Finnish Parliament Jussi Halla-aho, Speaker of the Swedish Parliament Andreas Norlén, Speaker of the Norwegian Parliament Masud Gh

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani/TT code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia greet Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre as they host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Front row from left: Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands Aksel Vilhelmsson Johannesen.Back row from left: Speaker of the Icelandic Parliament Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, Speaker of the Finnish Parliament Jussi Halla-aho, Speaker of the Swedish Parliament Andreas Norlén, Speaker of the Norwegian Parliament Masud Gharahkhani, Speaker of the Faroese Parliament Bjørt Samuelsen, and Speaker of the Åland Parliament Jörgen Pettersson.Photo: Claudio Bresciani / TT / Code 10090

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL ROYAL PALACE

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia host a luncheon at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, Sweden, on October 28, 2025, in connection with the 77th Session of the Nordic Council.Front row from left: President of the Nordic Council and Member of the Swedish Parliament Heléne Björklund, Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, King Carl XVI Gustaf, Queen Silvia, Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Finland’s Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands Aksel Vilhelmsson Johannesen, Premier of Åland Katrin Sjögren, and Vice President of the Nordic Council and Member of the Swedish Parliament Maria Stockhaus.Back row from left: Speaker of the Icelandic Parliament Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, Speaker of the Finnish Parliament Jussi Halla-aho, Speaker of the Swedish Parliament Andreas Norlén, Speaker of the Norwegian Parliament Masud Gh

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251028The Nordic leaders walking to the Nordic Council prime ministrs press conference. Åland's Regional Council Katrin Sjögren, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir and Faroese Attorney General Aksel Vilhelmsson JohannesenPhoto: Pär Bäckström / TT / Code 11900

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251028The 77th session of the Nordic Council in Stockholm. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson during a press conference at the Nordic Council of Ministers' meeting in StockholmPhoto: Pär Bäckström / TT / Code 11900

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251028The Nordic Council's 77th session in Stockholm. Nordic leaders in the meeting room. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Swedish EU Minister Jessica Rosencrantz, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Åland County Council Katrin Sjögren and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr StørePhoto: Pär Bäckström / TT / Code 11900

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251028The 77th session of the Nordic Council in Stockholm. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Sweden's prime minister Ulf Kristersson during the opening press confernece. Photo: Pär Bäckström / TT / Code 11900

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251028Family picture taken at the 77th session of the Nordic Council in Stockholm. Faroese Attorney General Aksel Vilhelmsson Johannesen Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Åland County Councillor Katrin Sjögren, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir and Nordic Council of Ministers Secretary General Karen EllemannPhoto: Pär Bäckström / TT / Code 11900

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SWEDEN NORDIC COUNCIL

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN 20251028The 77th session of the Nordic Council in Stockholm. Faroese Attorney General Aksel Vilhelmsson Johannesen Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Swedish Minister for EU Affairs Jessica Rosencrantz, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Åland County Councillor Katrin Sjögren, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir and Nordic Council of Ministers Secretary General Karen EllemannPhoto: Pär Bäckström / TT / Code 11900

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CROWN PRINCESS IN OSAKA

Crown Princess Victoria at the Nordic Pavilion and Nordic Arctic Day at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, October 11, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria is on an official visit to Japan from October 9 to 15.Second person from left: Torsten Nielsen, Denmark's Senior Arctic Official, Kennet Høegh, Chair of Senior Arctic Officials, Katarina Bjelke, Director General of the Swedish Research Council, Viktoria Li, Swedish Ambassador in Japan, Anders Adlercreutz, Finland's Minister for Education and Nordic Cooperation and President of the Nordic Council of Ministers, Crown Princess Victoria, Sweden's Minister of Public Administration Erik Slottner, Karen Ellemann, Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers, Katarina Gårdfeldt, Director General of the Swedish Polar Research Secretariat, Axel Wernhoff, Deputy Director-General, Kalle Kankaanpää, Finland's Senior Arctic Official.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN OSAKA

Anders Adlercreutz, Finnish Minister for Education and Nordic Cooperation and President of the Nordic Council of Ministers, Crown Princess Victoria and Sweden's Minister of Public Administration Erik Slottner during the visit to the Nordic Pavilion and Nordic Arctic day at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, October 11, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria is on an official visit to Japan from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN OSAKA

Viktoria Li, Swedish Ambassador to Japan, Anders Adlercreutz, Finnish Minister for Education and Nordic Cooperation and President of the Nordic Council of Ministers, Crown Princess Victoria, Sweden's Minister of Public Administration Erik Slottner and Karen Ellemann, Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers during the visit to the Nordic Pavilion and Nordic Arctic Day at Expo 2025 Osaka in Japan, October 11, 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria is on an official visit to Japan from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN OSAKA

Crown Princess Victoria and Sweden's Minister of Public Administration Erik Slottner talking during their visit the Nordic Pavilion and Nordic Arctic Day at Expo 2025 Osaka during their visit to Japan and Korea. On the far left is Anders Adlercreutz, Finnish Minister for Education and Nordic Cooperation and President of the Nordic Council of Ministers and to the right of the Crown Princess are Sweden's Ambassador to Japan, Viktoria Li, and Karen Ellemann, Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers, on Saturday October 11 2025 in Osaka, Japan.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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CROWN PRINCESS IN OSAKA

Crown Princess Victoria and Sweden's Minister of Public Administration Erik Slottner are welcomed by Karen Ellemann, Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers, and Anders Adlercreutz, Finnish Minister for Education and Nordic Cooperation and President of the Nordic Council of Ministers during their visit to the Nordic Pavilion and Nordic Arctic Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan on Saturday October 11 2025. Sweden's Crown Princess Victoria is on an official visit to Japan from October 9 to 15.Photo: Jessica Gow / TT / Code 10070

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Nordic Council theme session 2025

Minister of Sweden Carl-Oskar Bohlin during the Nordic Council theme session 2025 in Helsinki, Finland on April 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Nordic Council theme session 2025

Finnish President Alexander Stubb giving the opening speech at the Nordic Council theme session 2025 in Helsinki, Finland on April 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Nordic Council theme session 2025

Finnish President Alexander Stubb giving the opening speech at the Nordic Council theme session 2025 in Helsinki, Finland on April 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Nordic Council theme session 2025

Finnish President Alexander Stubb giving the opening speech at the Nordic Council theme session 2025 in Helsinki, Finland on April 1, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)