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Kierikki Entrepreneurs Invest In Human-Powered Hydrofoils Print E-mail
By Matti McCambridge   
Thursday, 23 July 2009

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An instructor tests a pumpabike on the river II

Ever heard of a pumpabike? No? Coen And Dirkje Koenders who run the Hotel Kierikki in Yli-Ii’s Stone Age Centre have, and they’re willing to bet tourists will pay 35€ for half a day’s rental to get one out on the water.

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The Secret Finnish Christian Name Print E-mail
By 65DN   
Thursday, 23 July 2009
Despite all the influence from Sweden, Finns have retained some very unusual pieces of folklore. For many new parents, the baby’s name is a closely guarded secret until it is baptised. They won’t even tell the grandparents!

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SanomatLehti Print E-mail
By 65DN   
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
A round-up in English, in bulletin form, of the news in the Finnish dailies Iltasanomat and Iltalehti.

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This Week In Oulu Print E-mail
By 65DN   
Monday, 20 July 2009
More music, walking tours, sport, and art, including QStock 2009 and the Muhos Days Of Music.

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This Week in Oulu Print E-mail
By 65DN   
Wednesday, 15 July 2009
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This Saturday sees tractor pulling at Tyrnävä.
As temperatures hover at just under 20 degrees, Oulu has tractor pulling, a one-day hip hop festival, and even a regatta.

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