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Multilingual journalism from Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences.

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When Victoria Aro arrived in Finland in 2014, she did’t speak the language or know the people. She managed not only to secure a job as a horse trainer but also achieve remarkable success in equestrian sport, representing Finland on the world championship. https://t.co/IvQncyARhx

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An ultra-nationalist group, "Soldiers of the Great Finland," has emerged in Finland, uniting activists with Russian roots. They oppose Russia's imperialist policies toward Finno-Ugric peoples, and advocate for Karelia's independence. https://t.co/LOJzXvSQB0

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The Ukrainian Theatre of Finland emerged in 2014 in response to the annexation of Crimea and the start of the war in Donbas. From small cultural events for Ukrainians it grew into a real theatre community, which staged 10 plays over the years. https://t.co/BUqadFrj9O

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Yaroslav is one of about 1,000 Russians who sought asylum in Finland fearing mobilization. He recently received a negative decision from Migri. Human rights activists report that all recent asylum applications based on mobilization fears have been rejected.https://t.co/qRzNYam8Cy

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Megha and Kristaps met as students at the University of Turku. Today, this Indian-Latvian couple shares a life, home, and a family business in Finland. Through their social media channel Couple of Expats, they help other immigrants to settle in Finland.
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Russian-speaking vlogger Ilya Redin changed the concept of his once lighthearted channel about Finland. "I don't want to entertain a Russian audience that supports the war with Ukraine," he says. https://t.co/oKOLH7gnWe

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The President of the Ukrainian World Congress urges Nordic countries to raise their support for Ukraine to 1% of GDP. He believes this would reduce the risk of the U.S., under Trump’s presidency, pressuring Ukraine into capitulation.

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Immigrants in Finland struggle with unequal treatment in the job market. Studies reveal that job applications with foreign-sounding names often get fewer callbacks, and even fluency in Finnish doesn’t always lead to fair opportunities. https://t.co/lPMqPvV2zS

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What options do immigrants have when pursuing a new profession in Finland? Yuliia Demchenko found success with oppisopimus, a model that lets her combine studying with training at workplace. Read Yuliia's story and explore other paths for changing careers! https://t.co/jlfoZsD3zo

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A number of unofficial bus routes have emerged connecting Ukraine to Finland. The buses are run by unregistered operators, of which the Finnish officials have little knowledge of. Still, many Ukrainians prefer them to big bus companies.
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Japanese Toshitake Shinohara arrived in small Finnish town Karkkila almost fifty years ago. From working in a local bar to singing in films by Aki Kaurismäki, his journey has been a true symbol of community and cross-cultural connection.
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Many immigrant families in Finland want their children to receive English-language education. However, they face significant challenges, including long waiting lists, limited seats, and strict language requirements. https://t.co/IYuhjVtaKv

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Victims of Stalin's terror and today's Russian regime were commemorated in Finland. The events included reading of the victims' names and screening of the film The Dmitriev Affair about a historian from Karelia who became a victim of political persecution. https://t.co/5q3I3QVQuK

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Most Russian-speaking mobile users worldwide, including those in Finland, are exposed to Russian propaganda. This content is promoted through Google services and is often tailored specifically for each user’s country of residence.
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For the second year, the Ukrainian stand was featured at Finland’s largest book event, highlighting this time women's experiences in wartime. https://t.co/pN7Z8vvqss

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When Vira Boyko moved to Finland with her daughter Maria to escape the war, she intended to preserve the Ukrainian language in her family. However, with the strong presence of Russian in Finland, this goal proved challenging.
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Lahti City Theatre staged Fedya-Uncle, the Cat, and the Dog – a Finnish take on Eduard Uspensky's Soviet fairy tale. This adaptation reimagines Fedya as a modern-day rebel, clashing with his parents, and trying to find his own identity.
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In 2023, Drag Queen Betty Fvck made history by running for Finnish parliament. His experience showed that gender expression and minority representation in politics are still a problem in Finland.
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A Chinese artist living in Finland, Hong Liu-Sertti, found inspiration in the Finnish national epic. Hong's Kalevala series now includes over 60 artworks.
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Imam Dr Alshar: Many young people with immigrant backgrounds, even those born in Finland, feel excluded. Without proper education and support, they seek belonging elsewhere, often on social media, where extreme views can spread.
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