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Life in Finland: Celebrating Vappu 2025 (May Day)
It's a great day to (hopefully) say goodbye to the snow and look forward to the coming longer, warmer days of summer.
May 1
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Peter Rybski
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Life in Finland: The Witches of Palm Sunday
Finnish children dress up and go door-to-door on Palm Sunday to exchange decorated willow branches for candy.
Apr 13
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Peter Rybski
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Sixty Degrees North- in Swedish!
I was recently interviewed by a reporter from HBL, Finland's largest Swedish-language newspaper, about U.S. plans to acquire icebreakers.
Feb 24
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Peter Rybski
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Life in Finland: Back to School Edition
A look at some of the things that surprised us about public education in Finland.
Oct 1, 2024
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Peter Rybski
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Finland's Icebreaking Season Ends
Otso returned to port today, ending an exceptionally long season.
May 31, 2024
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Peter Rybski
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Life in Finland: Eurovision
Don't take it too seriously.
May 18, 2024
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Peter Rybski
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Life in Finland: Holidays and Flag Days
A quick look at what Finns celebrate and recognize throughout the year.
May 11, 2024
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Peter Rybski
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Life in Finland: Celebrating Vappu (May Day)
It's a great day to (hopefully) say goodbye to the snow and look forward to the coming longer, warmer days of summer.
May 3, 2024
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Peter Rybski
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Life in Finland Part 1: Free-range Children.
The little ones are everywhere, mostly unsupervised, and it's okay. Actually, it's better than okay.
Mar 23, 2024
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Peter Rybski
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