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Let Me Finnish: Living International in Finland

Antonio Santiago

11 episodes

5 days ago

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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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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Who are the Swedish Speaking Finns, the Most Privileged Minority in the World?

Let Me Finnish: Living International in Finland

10 minutes 18 seconds

4 years ago

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