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Voting in Brussels

By antti • Oct 18th, 2008 • Category: Brussels experience

For the first time I voted in municipality election abroad. My advance polling station was the Embassy of Finland here in Brussels.



Eating crayfishes in a Swedish party

By antti • Oct 12th, 2008 • Category: Brussels experience

Yesterday we were invited to join a special occasion. We were quests for a traditional Swedish party named Crayfish party (Kräftskiva). This was the first time for me.



Now I am Ms. Haverinen…

By antti • Oct 10th, 2008 • Category: Brussels experience

It´s amazing how my name seems to be difficult to pronounce and write correctly here in Brussels.



This is Monsieur *averinen (without H-letter) calling

By antti • Oct 2nd, 2008 • Category: Brussels experience

I have a normal name. My name is Antti Haverinen, a typical Finnish surname. In Belgium I have faced a new challenge. How to explain my name on the phone?



Acting as an environmentalist

By antti • Aug 18th, 2008 • Category: Brussels experience

I have been recycling different items for long time in Finland. However, I am feeling a bit puzzled when it comes to be a responsible here in Belgium.