Thursday, 20 November 2008

NEWS
Prayer Service for Victims of School Shooting Print E-mail
By Sangita Basu   
Tuesday, 23 September 2008

There will be a prayer service at Oulu Cathedral for the victim's of Tuesday's school shooting on Wedneday at mid-day, the Lutheran Church has announced

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Record Number of Immigrants to Stand in Local Elections Print E-mail
By Sangita Basu   
Monday, 22 September 2008

A record number of immigrants are standing in October's local elections, according to Finnish broadcaster YLE.

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Why is Youth Unemployment in Oulu so High? Print E-mail
By Sangita Basu   
Thursday, 18 September 2008
According to a recent report by the Employment and Economic Development Centre of Northern Ostrobothnia, youth unemployment in Oulu is particularly acute. With a variety of reasons behind it, solving the problem is no easy task.

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Nominations Close for Oulu's Local Elections Print E-mail
By Sangita Basu   
Wednesday, 17 September 2008

Nominations closed yesterday at 4pm for Oulu's October local elections. The main parties are putting 500 candidates while the smaller parties are firldinf more than ever before.

 

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Man Arrested for Armed Robbery Print E-mail
By Chris Betts   
Saturday, 13 September 2008

An unidentified man was arrested on Tuesday evening for armed robbery. The 40-plus man entered the Sampo bank in Tuira and demanded cash.

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Oulu 2008: The Lost City Print E-mail
By Tamás Erdélyi   
Tuesday, 09 September 2008

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Map to the lost city of Oulu.
The icecream booth on Rotuaari has been invaded by tourist guides from the future. Calling their project ’Oulu2008,’ a group of performers are offering–through guided tours and activities–a portal to a different Oulu, affording inhabitants the ability to become tourists again.

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Police to Crack Down on Seat Belt Use Print E-mail
By Edward Dutton   
Monday, 08 September 2008

ImagePolice are to crack-down on people who don't use their seat belts as of this week. The safety initiative is part of a EU-wide campaign.

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Oulu has Finland's Worst Youth Unemployment Print E-mail
By Sangita Basu   
Friday, 05 September 2008

Oulu has the highest level of unemployment amongst young people of any Finnish city with more unemployed people than Helsinki, despite being only a quarter of the size.

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Dog Attacks Boy in Haukipudas Print E-mail
By Edward Dutton   
Wednesday, 03 September 2008

A German Shepherd dog attacked an eleven year-old boy in Haukipudas, near Oulu, last Friday according to a police report.

 

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Opera, Salmon Watching and Teleportation Print E-mail
By Edward Dutton   
Wednesday, 03 September 2008

ImageThis year's Oulu Days festival is packed with events and presentations ranging from the energetic to the truly bizarre.

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American Triumphs in Air Guitar Championship Print E-mail
By Edward Dutton   
Thursday, 28 August 2008

ImageCraig ‘Hot Lix’ Hulahan was triumphant last weekend as he won Oulu’s 13th Annual Air Guitar Championship.

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City Out For Late Night Shopping Print E-mail
By Matti McCambridge   
Friday, 22 August 2008

ImageIn a fusion of late-night shopping, outdoor dance and fashion shows, Oulu town centre saw big crowds yesterday for its annual 'Korttelihaipaikka.'

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Bear Hunting Season Starts Today Print E-mail
By Edward Dutton   
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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