Let Me Finnish: Living International in Finland Antonio Santiago
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Let Me Finnish is the go to podcast for internationals. We cover topics about Finland that can be difficult to find in English, including politics, society, day-to-day life, and the news. Curious about Finland's healthcare system? Want to know how local governments work in Finland? Is sauna really that big of a deal? We discuss all of this and more on the podcast, so give it a listen!
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Job Hunting in the Tech Field with Laura Teerisuo, Talent Acquisition Lead at Wolt
In this episode, I'm excited to bring a guest from Wolt, Finland's food delivery service, and my favorite app during quarantine. She's here to talk to us about the nitty gritty of hiring for tech roles, some tips and tricks for landing a job as an immigrant in Finland, and how to stand out in the application process.
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Evidence Based Policies in Helsinki with Simon Granroth
This week, we’re joined by Simon Granroth, politician in the Helsinki municipal elections with the RKP, the Swedish People’s Party. His website and all his social media can be found at http://www.simongranroth.com.
Stories Mentioned:
All Points North interview with Finns Party Leader https://areena.yle.fi/audio/1-50717429
Brain Waste in Finland: https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/brain_waste_squanders_potential_and_talent_in_finland/11779404
COVID amongst Foreign Language Speakers: https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/ministry_nearly_a_third_of_new_covid_cases_among_foreign_language_speakers/11843436
Finland as the happiest country: https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/finland_ranks_as_worlds_happiest_country_again_despite_corona_crisis/11845734
Finns Party Lead: https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/18898-hs-finns-party-holds-one-point-lead-over-social-democrats.html
Warm Weather!!!: https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/news-in-brief/18900-temperature-could-exceed-10-next-week.html
Give us a visit at www.LetMeFinnish.com for transcripts. Check out our Instagram and Twitter @LetMeFinnishPod
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Who are the Swedish Speaking Finns, the Most Privileged Minority in the World?
This episode discusses the Swedish Speaking Finns, otherwise known as Finnsvensks, and how they got their reputations as the most privileged minorities in the world. Resources for this story and the weekly roundup can be found below.
https://sfp.fi/en/frontpage/
https://www.foreigner.fi/articulo/lifestyle/who-are-the-finnish-swedes/20181220172445000965.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finland_under_Swedish_rule#Finland_as_part_of_the_Kingdom_of_Sweden
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_Finland (Sorry for Wikipedia!)
Weekly Roundup
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/fly-you-moon-japanese-billionaire-seeks-8-people-space-voyage-n1259429
https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/yle_poll_sdp_support_drops_as_race_at_the_top_intensifies/11820104
https://areena.yle.fi/audio/1-4355773
https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/18791-avi-for-southern-finland-stands-by-decision-gyms-can-take-in-10-people.html
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Getting Real about Finnish Saunas
In this episode, we discuss Finnish saunas. Please follow us on Instagram or twitter @LetMeFinnishPod and check out our website at LetMeFinnish.com
Information provided by:
finland.fi
sauna.fi
Women in Management Positions:
https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/news-in-brief/18765-record-number-of-women-in-management-roles-in-finland.html
More doggos than people registered in Finland:
https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/news-in-brief/18742-finland-registered-more-dogs-than-children-last-year.html
New Coronavirus Restrictions:
https://yle.fi/uutiset/3-11212596
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City Council Elections in Helsinki with Arvind Ramachandran
This week’s episode features a candidate for Helsinki City Council, Arvind Ramachandran. Listen in for discussions on his goals as a candidate and member of the city council. If you’d like, please follow us on Instagram @LetMeFinnish and visit our website at letmefinnish.com
More information about Arvind and Elections systems:
Arvind’s Website and the Left Alliance:
https://arvindramachandran.com/
https://vasemmisto.fi/frontpage/
Elections Website:
Vaalit.fi
Weekly Roundup Stories:
Spanish Protests
https://yle.fi/uutiset/tuoreimmat
Election Postponing
https://www.hs.fi/politiikka/art-2000007808783.html
Stricter Restrictions in Uusimaa
https://yle.fi/uutiset/3-11794915
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Getting Involved in Finnish Politics - With Assi Askala
In this week's episode, we are joined by Assi Askala, who is running for Turku's City Council with the Greens. We discuss some pertinent issues in Finland, and ways to get involved in Finland's political system.
About Voting and Elections:
https://www.eduskunta.fi/EN/naineduskuntatoimii/kirjasto/aineistot/yhteiskunta/Kansalaisvaikuttamisen_tietopaketti/Pages/Vaalit-ja-aanestaminen.aspx
https://www.infofinland.fi/en/information-about-finland/finnish-society/elections-in-finland
https://www.finnwards.com/living-in-finland/finnish-municipal-elections-2021-how-to-become-a-candidate/
Weekly Roundup Sources:
https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/mondays_papers_distance_learning_infection_surge_in_turku_christmas_rush/11695684
https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/domestic/18418-finnish-capital-region-extends-coronavirus-restrictions-until-10-january.html
https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/business/18421-stockmann-to-sell-and-lease-back-iconic-department-store-in-central-helsinki.html
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