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By Sangita Basu
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Tuesday, 08 July 2008 |
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As this year's conscripts go off to the army, Sangita Basu talks to people who have been through Finland’s military service. 
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By Jasmina Schreck
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Sunday, 06 July 2008 |
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One Oulu building rises above the others, or at least its smoke does. The paper mill in Nuottasaari leaves a characteristic, pungent smell. It also happens to be the sixth biggest employer in Oulu.
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By Edward Dutton
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Friday, 04 July 2008 |
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Keith Silverang is not just any expat: he's one of the few to be CEO of a major Finnish company. In a 65 Degrees North exclusive, Ed Dutton speaks to the new head of the partly Oulu-based Technopolis group.
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By Edward Dutton
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Thursday, 03 July 2008 |
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A suspected wartime bomb was unearthed in the city centre on Tuesday, according to Kaleva.
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By Edward Dutton
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 |
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Oulu-based science park Technopolis has appointed an American as its new CEO. Keith Silverang will takeover the company in September while the outgoing CEO will sit as chairman of Technopolis’ board of trustees. Comments (2) |
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By Edward Dutton
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 |
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A twenty year-old Oulu man has been sentenced to 2 years and seven months in prison, according to the Kaleva. Comments (1) |
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By Edward Dutton
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Thursday, 26 June 2008 |
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Taxi fares all around the country are the rise by significantly above the rate of inflation as of the beginning of July. Comments (1) |
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By Edward Dutton
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Saturday, 21 June 2008 |
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Nine people have died over the Midsummer celebrations nation-wide and various people have been injured. Police have commented that the numbers are far lower than in other years.
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By Edward Dutton
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Thursday, 19 June 2008 |
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Oulu summers are fantastic . . . apart from one thing: Mosquitoes! But how can you stop these blood-suckers ruining a trip to the forest?
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By Edward Dutton
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Monday, 16 June 2008 |
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Patients in Finland should be given much greater a choice about seeing a National Health Service doctor, according to a work-group. Comments (1) |
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By Tunji Toriola
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Monday, 02 June 2008 |
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 "I no longer smoke because it is becoming more and more difficult to smoke’ said Anna who works as a bartender at Hemingway’s bar and restaurant. Inadvertently, the ban on smoking in bars and restaurants in Finland, which came into effect on 1st June 2007, appears to be having a far wider effect than anticipated.
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By Virpi Hattukangas
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Sunday, 01 June 2008 |
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Free, organised play ground activities are offered in five Oulu playgrounds in June. The City of Oulu organises activities for children between 4 and 10 in Myllyojanpuisto, Kontiokankaanpuisto in Maikkula, Ojakankaanpuisto in Kaakkuri, Palosuonpuisto in Pateniemi and Karjakentänpuisto in Kuivasjärvi.
Besides the traditional yard games and sport activities, the children experience arts and crafts using nature’s own materials and explore the local park flora and fauna.
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By Edward Dutton
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Wednesday, 28 May 2008 |
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 More than one in seven doctor tenures are vacant in Oulu council’s medical centres, reports Kaleva. Of the 70 positions, 20 staff members are on leave of absence and 10 further positions stand vacant. It seems harder and harder to find substitutes.
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