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Nordland marks liberation and Veterans Day on May 8

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Nordland marks liberation and Veterans Day on May 8
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  • May 8 commemorates both liberation in 1945 and Veterans Day in Nordland.
  • Bodø events include a cathedral service, wreath-laying, and a reception with speeches and medals.
  • Minister Bjørnar Skjæran will speak at 2:00 PM.

In Bodø, the day begins with a veteran service at Bodø Cathedral, followed by a gathering and wreath-laying. A reception in the city council chamber will feature speeches, musical performances, and a medal ceremony. Minister of Local Government and Districts Bjørnar Skjæran is scheduled to speak at 2:00 PM, according to officials.

Specific locations for other events across the long-stretched county have not been detailed, and it remains unclear how many veterans are expected to attend or what musical performances are planned.

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