City Alko Info in Kurdish and PersianFriday, 03 July 2009
The branch of Alko next to Stockmann has put up eye-catching information signs in Persian and Kurdish, reflecting the gradual changes in the people making use of the shop.
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Oulu Holidays at Home this YearFriday, 03 July 2009
Taking full advantage of Finland's all too brief summer, more and more Oulu people are spending their summer holiday in Finland this year.
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Rise in Foreign DoctorsFriday, 03 July 2009
Finland is seeing a dramatic rise in foreign doctors and the north is no exception.
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Atheist Bus Campaign May Come to OuluFriday, 26 June 2009
The controversial ‘Atheist Bus Campaign’ which has involved bus-side advertisements stating ‘There’s probably no God so stop worrying and enjoy life’ will come to... ...read more
Quantum Of RockThursday, 02 July 2009
Jasmina Shreck puts on her listening ears, adjusts her long black hair, and reviews the latest in local Rock and Metal releases.
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SanomatLehtiThursday, 02 July 2009A round-up in English, in bulletin form, of the news in the Finnish dailies IltaSanomat and Iltalehti.
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This Week In OuluWednesday, 01 July 2009This week Oulu gets a rock n'pop picnic, a sing-a-long evening, motocross, and archaelogical digs. What more could you want?
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Tears of April (Käsky)Thursday, 25 June 2009
If you want to improve your Finnish then watching Finnish movies with English subtitles is a great help . . . though you have to wait for the DVD to come out. Käsky is certainly worth the... ...read more
Nelly Expat Green-FingersTuesday, 23 June 2009
Like most expats in Oulu, we don´t see our relatives often. Travelling home takes time and is expensive. Now and then family or friends like to come over for a stay. Obviously we like to... ...read more
Go West, Episode TwoWhen we last saw Antje and her group of skiiers, they had just set out for a second day in the stormy wastes of the Swedish mountains. How will they survive...
Go WestAntje Neumann guides a party of Europeans into the bleakness of the Swedish mountains. How does a tour guide from Germany via Oulu get on bringing skiers...
