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“They told me to apply for cleaning jobs”: skilled immigrants guided toward low-level work

Society

“We’re not against any family” – Professionals build trust between schools and immigrant parents 

Society

Left out of the pool: what’s really stopping immigrants from learning to swim?

Society

Fear of change: why some Ukrainians hesitate to transition to municipal services

Society

Easier to buy: why some Ukrainians in Finland seek shortcuts to a driver’s license

Society

“Even the most basic rights are sometimes denied to immigrant workers,” says expert

Culture

A sting of realization flipped a Kazakh musician’s world upside down: “My art was about pleasing others”  

Society

“I don’t want you near my wife” – Speaking for women’s rights still meets resistance in Syrian community 

Society

“It’s not just about looks”– For Ukrainian women beauty care is a form of therapy

Society

Hijab, hope, and hard work: stories from Arab women in Finland

Education and research

Coping with student life in Finland: tips from foreigners

Society

Can building with Legos lead to better integration? 

Society

“Anyone can be a candidate regardless of background” – immigrant voices on Finnish elections

Society

Sanctions block bank transfers to Russia, but the mortgage is still due 

Education and research

For a foreigner, learning Finnish can feel like choosing between two different languages: “kirjakieli” and “puhekieli” 

Society

Ukrainians have had to travel to other municipalities to pick up residence permit cards