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News in english Spring is bringing the common European adder out of hibernation in the Ritaharju neighborhood on the city’s northern outskirts. When moving about in the area, an observant wayfarer might spy adders basking in the sun. C 1 V 74
News in english Robberies have increased significantly in the Oulu region this year, as revealed by police statistics from January to April 2012. The statistics were compared to those of the previous year. C 0 V 18
News in english The demolition work which began two weeks ago to make way for the new community center in Kastelli is on the home stretch. Site foreman Matti Simi estimates that the demolition will be complete by mid-June. C 0 V 78
News in english New vehicle inspection stations seem to be springing up around the region like mushrooms. However, competition in the business is tough, and new entrepreneurs are not always welcomed with open arms. C 0 V 71
News in english The work to renovate the municipal heart of Kiiminki has proceeded onto the surface-work phase. The underground work in the town center was finished last year. C 0 V 81
News in english On an average day in Oulu, there are about 7000 mopeds buzzing about the city’s streets, and there are nearly as many skirting about the surrounding municipalities. C 0 V 82
News in english With fingers moving swiftly over the screens of their white iPads, the students in the classroom are engrossed in parsing through websites. C 1 V 65
News in english Last Monday morning, Kiiminki resident Veli Soronen had an unexpected visitor. “I was watching television when I noticed something moving in the woods beyond the yard. I got up to take a look and it turned out to be a wolf!” C 0 V 65
News in english A king snake that was assumed to have escaped from an apartment on Hallituskatu Street was eventually discovered in its owner’s apartment on Saturday evening. C 0 V 66
News in english This weekend, local chefs will be teaming up with local charitable organizations at a charity barbeque in Oulu. The event will be held Sunday, May 27, from 12 pm to 4 pm on Hietasaari Island. C 0 V 65
News in english As the drizzle starts to fall, sculptor Jaakko Pernu instinctively pulls his hat down over his ears. The weather doesn’t break his concentration. His work in Lyötynpuisto Park in Oulu continues. C 0 V 94
News in english The winning idea for the competition organized by the Tar Valley Junior Chamber to design stalls for next year’s Oulu Christmas Market was “Glowing Cubes – Isot Jääkuutiot”. C 0 V 80
News in english The pension insurance firm Ilmarinen has purchased the Pekurinkulma office building in the Oulu centrum. C 0 V 73