Runeberg

British

/ ˈruːnəˌbɜːɡ, ˈrunəˌbærj /

noun

Johan Ludvig 1804–77, Finnish poet, who wrote in Swedish. His works include the epic King Fialar (1844) and patriotic poems including the Finnish national anthem

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"We wouldn't be a proper start-up hub if we didn't have our own sauna here!" laughs Ms Runeberg.

From BBC

"The whole place is really based on community," says Maria 01's CEO Sarita Runeberg.

From BBC

Ms Runeberg believes it will become the biggest start-up campus in Europe following the completion of three new buildings by 2028, adding a 50,000 sqm floor area.

From BBC

Tube-shaped and topped with a circle of ruby red jam, this is a Runeberg cake, and it’s eaten to commemorate the birthday of Finland’s national poet, Johan Runeberg, who was born on Feb. 5, 1804.

From New York Times

Thompson insists he doesn't write "to send political or social messages" but like Finland's national poet Johan Runeberg, his books are filled with characters and plots that do just that.

From Seattle Times

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