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Culture
Can a newcomer become a representative of Finnish culture? “You are seen as something confusing”
Health and welfare
Breaking barriers to mental well-being – Arab immigrants often struggle with cultural stigma and systemic gaps
Society
Finland has started issuing negative asylum decisions to Russians fleeing mobilization
People
Thinking about crashing a birthday party? Careful, your whole life might change – For good
Society
One percent of GDP for Ukraine – President of the Ukrainian World Congress calls for more support from the Nordic countries
Society
“We are not a burden”—It is hard for an immigrant to get a fair chance in the Finnish job market
Education and research
Paths to a new profession in Finland – What to do when you need to change careers?
Transportation
Scandals, life risks, but high demand – shadow buses connect Ukraine and Finland
People
“A place where I should have been born” – A Japanese singer has made a Finnish small town his home
Education and research
Immigrant families struggle to secure quality education for their children in Finland
Society
Kremlin managed to “hack” Google’s algorithm – That brings Putin’s propaganda in people’s pockets
Society
Ukrainian child went to a Finnish school – and started speaking Russian
Society
Finland’s first drag parliamentary candidate is concerned about current atmosphere – “There is too much racism and homophobia”
Culture
A Tale of Two Worlds: How the Finnish national epic charmed an artist from China
Society
Imam: Low education and social attitudes cause radicalization of immigrant youth
Society
Russian grandmothers are pushing pro-Putin views on their relatives who have left Russia
People
Funland: how humor of the Mexican-Finn went viral on Facebook
People
Hard work pays off: Vlogging in Finnish after less than two years of language studies
People
“If we stop supporting the Ukrainian Armed Forces, there may soon be no one to provide humanitarian aid to,” warns Ukrainian volunteer Yuliia Bondarchuk
Society
Fifty people experienced Helsinki in Interslavic – a language a Slavic speaker understands without studying
Society
Opposition figures and ordinary people disappear, re-education camps are built as Maduro’s regime tries to remain in power in Venezuela
Society
African youth face many challenges in the Finnish education system, including language barriers and racism
Society
To the public sauna with the opposite gender – should there be a strict age limit?
People
From being a street kid to running a hair salon in Helsinki
Education and research
Changes in bilingual education and lack of communication concern parents of Spanish-Finnish students
Releases
Low vaccination rates of Ukrainians could lead to the spread of severe diseases
Society
Fear of deportation traps immigrant women in abusive marriage
Society
What to do when bullying won’t stop, and the school just wants to wait and see?
Society
“This is not one of us” – In addition to fierce competition, many foreign-born artists face discrimination in Finland
People
From dead silent neighbours to the best pizza in town – Miguel worked his way into success
Society
Ukrainian healthcare workers in Finland: long way to medical practice
Society
Prepayment but no guarantees of work – a shadow market of recruitment services operates for Ukrainians in Finland
Society
“Tell me it wasn’t a mamu” – Immigrant children and youth face a dual burden
Culture
“We are not above the nature” – In the Republic of Sakha, the traditional “Ayii Itegele” faith still lives on
People
Over four decades of intercultural marriage have taught Keijo and Sumiko a lot
Society
“We do not judge anyone” – Narcotics Anonymous helped Darja and Denis to get their addiction under control
Culture
Happy Persian new year, Nowruz: It’s time to build a Haft Sin – and you can use mämmi as a supplement
Society
Russia: massive raids targeting artists
Society
Why do immigrants change their names?
Society
Patients coming from other countries are facing problems with dental healthcare
Society
Ukrainian book collection in Finnish libraries grows 20-fold in two years
Society
Immigrant parents are suspicious of social services
Society
Immigrant pet owners say Finnish vet clinics are insensitive and expensive
Culture
Humour as a cultural compass
Society
Matching the talent of newcomers with the Finnish job market
Society
Host society or guest person, where is the center of gravity of integration?
Science and technology
Hyperspectral cameras can change the way we see the planet
