Thursday, 28 August 2008

News & Business From Oulu, Finland

 
Oulu Out For Block Bustle

Friday, 22 August 2008

article thumbnailIn a fusion of late-night shopping, outdoor dance and fashion shows, Oulu town centre saw big crowds yesterday for the annual 'Korttelihaipaikka' event.
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Bear Hunting Season Starts Today

Wednesday, 20 August 2008

Finland's traditional Bear Hunting season begins today with the most of the hunting licences distributed in northern and eastern Finland.
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Rains to Hit Harvest in North

Wednesday, 20 August 2008

article thumbnailWith rising food prices, it was last thing consumers needed but August's heavy rains are likely to affect crop-yields, particularly in northern Finland which has been battered...
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Kaleva Readers Furious over ‘Foreign Background’ Muggers

Tuesday, 19 August 2008

Kaleva readers have reacted angrily to a spate of attempted muggings carried out late on Saturday night by ‘youths’ of ‘foreign background.’
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Finnish Poetry Slam Final in Oulu

Friday, 15 August 2008

article thumbnailThe 9th Finnish Poetry Slam final will take place at Amarillo, Oulu on 30th August 2008, starting at 7pm. This is the first time the competition will be taking place in the city.
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More News & Business

 
Opinion
Oulu and its seemingly endless summer season…

Jasmina Schreck

article thumbnailFor many the holiday season is traditionally the time for travelling. Some are going for a beach holiday on the Canary...

Thank Goodness it's Friday!

Tunji Toriola

article thumbnailTunji Toriola investigates the highs and lows of a typical, beer-fuelled Friday night out in Oulu.

 
Life & Culture
Pregnant Up North IX

Tuesday, 26 August 2008

What should you do first if the pregnancy test clearly shows two lines and you live in the northernmost place anybody ever has been from your family? Ildikó...
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Extreme Music For Extreme People: The Jalometalli Festival

Tuesday, 26 August 2008

article thumbnailWhereas Qstock provides a broad range of different rock and some metal bands, Jalometalli is clearly specialising in metal and even among the bunch of metal festivals...
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The Love Guru

Thursday, 14 August 2008

article thumbnailSmile, you're in a Mike Myers film! As cheerful as you may be, your grin and twinkle need improved upon. Or, in the words of the guru Pitka, “If...
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Yellow-Shirted Christians Evangelise City Centre

Monday, 04 August 2008

The city centre was a sea of yellow last Saturday as Christians from various denominations in the city united to evangelise through a series of events including rock...
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Pregnant Up North VIII

Thursday, 31 July 2008

article thumbnailWhat should you do first if the pregnancy test clearly shows two lines and you live in the northernmost place anybody ever has been from your family? Ildikó...
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Health, Nature, Tips
Weekend hiking trip in Syöte National Park

article thumbnailIf you want to go on a weekend hike or spend a week’s holiday in the wilderness, you...

As Pollen Hits in Salt Therapy is here to help

article thumbnailThe warmer weather can bring misery for people with various allergies such as asthma due to the...









 
 
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