Work and studies

Vanhojen tanssit torilla.
The Charming Elders

On the second Friday morning of February, the sophomores of the high school start early…

Sanni Kallonen kurkkaa puun takaa.
Skiing foxes and Santa in the sauna

Little, adorable snowmen spin slowly on their platform. The music box, begrudging the harsh frost,…

Ilona
Ilona and the Sweet Dreams of Uusikaupunki

That is the motto of Ilona Rantapelkonen, 36, from Uusikaupunki. Originally from Säkylä, Ilona has…

Kauppias Kirsti Ajanko turkislakki päässään.
Find the Christmas Spirit in Brick-and-Mortar Stores

The night before, a soft, fluffy first snow had fallen on the town. The main…

Heli Laaksonen ja Outi Soininen, syksyinen kirkkopuisto taustalla.
Uusikaupunki and sisterhood unite the word-weaver and the sports enthusiast

Heli Laaksonen, one of Finland’s most-read poets, and her sister Outi Soininen’s interview is conducted…

Sisarukset Pete Poskiparta ja Päivi Sappinen.
Pete from Uusikaupunki became a world-famous mentalist

In 1989, at the age of eleven, Pete’s encounter with a magician at a local…

Julia Nikusaari Outletissa.
Summer Job in Uusikaupunki: Uki Outlet

“I graduated from a vocational school as a cook in Uusikaupunki in 2018. When it…

Sami Kunvik
The craftsman of Uusikaupunki

It started with tarpaulins. More specifically, boat covers with windows, precise stitching and detailed corners.…

Johanna Herrala.
Career switch brings peace of mind

Johanna Herrala grabs a vacuum cleaner from the boot of her car in an assured…

Yrittäjä Johanna Nurmi-Harikkala.
Sparkles and zumba

As the doors of Liikunta ja hyvinvointi Oy Elleni’s gym open at 6 p.m., the…