Sampsa Holopainen
@sampsaholopainen.bsky.social
Akatemiatutkija, dosentti, fennougristi, kielitieteilijä
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Joulukuun Mene ja tiedä on ilmestynyt! Lehden kaikkien aikojen ensimmäinen teemanumero keskittyy uskontoon. Artikkeleissa pohditaan mm. mitä Raamatussa todella sanotaan samaa sukupuolta olevien välisistä suhteista sekä millainen on katolinen kirkko Suomessa.
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menejatieda.fi/ajankohtaist...
Teemana uskonto
Uskontoon keskittyvä joulukuun Mene ja tiedä -artikkelipaketti on kaikkien aikojen ensimmäinen teemanumero ja samalla myös tavallista runsaampi, sillä se sisältää kuusi artikkelia. Kristinuskoa ja juu...
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December 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Joulukuun Mene ja tiedä on ilmestynyt! Lehden kaikkien aikojen ensimmäinen teemanumero keskittyy uskontoon. Artikkeleissa pohditaan mm. mitä Raamatussa todella sanotaan samaa sukupuolta olevien välisistä suhteista sekä millainen on katolinen kirkko Suomessa.
menejatieda.fi/ajankohtaist...
menejatieda.fi/ajankohtaist...
Joint call by the young academies of the Nordic-Baltic region to strengthen the protection of academic freedom
Today, eight young academies across the Nordic–Baltic region issue a joint call to strengthen the protection of academic freedom.
Read about the three concrete measures we are calling for:
nuortentiedeakatemia.fi/en/2025/12/1...
Read about the three concrete measures we are calling for:
nuortentiedeakatemia.fi/en/2025/12/1...
Joint call by the young academies of the Nordic–Baltic region
Today, eight young academies across the Nordic–Baltic region issue a joint call to strengthen the protection of academic freedom. Across the world – not least in Europe – academic freedom is losing g...
nuortentiedeakatemia.fi
December 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Joint call by the young academies of the Nordic-Baltic region to strengthen the protection of academic freedom
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"Miksi opiskelu ilman Suomen kielen taitoa tehdään hyvin helpoksi, kun samalla pelkkä työharjoittelu saattaa edellyttää kotimaisten kielten osaamista? Miksi välitämme kuvaa, että Suomi on kansainvälinen winter-wonderland"
Analyysi: Srilankalaisen opettajan sanat pysäyttivät miettimään, romuttaako Suomi parhaillaan hienon maabrändinsä
Suomen hyvä maine houkuttelee enemmän ulkomaalaisia opiskelijoita kuin koskaan. Onko Suomella varaa siihen, että niin moni pettyy, kysyy tutkiva toimittaja Eero Mäntymaa.
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December 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
"Miksi opiskelu ilman Suomen kielen taitoa tehdään hyvin helpoksi, kun samalla pelkkä työharjoittelu saattaa edellyttää kotimaisten kielten osaamista? Miksi välitämme kuvaa, että Suomi on kansainvälinen winter-wonderland"
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Barents Observer journalist Olesia Krivtsova to be tried under 'foreign agent' article www.thebarentsobserver.com/democracy-an... image.thebarentsobserver.com/128812.webp?...
December 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Barents Observer journalist Olesia Krivtsova to be tried under 'foreign agent' article www.thebarentsobserver.com/democracy-an... image.thebarentsobserver.com/128812.webp?...
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New release!
'Rays of Language', edited by Bentein & Vierros, offers a comprehensive overview of current approaches to the study of #ancient documentary sources in #Greek and related languages.
Read the #openaccess book at: doi.org/10.33134/HUP...
#linguistics #classicalstudies #papyrology
'Rays of Language', edited by Bentein & Vierros, offers a comprehensive overview of current approaches to the study of #ancient documentary sources in #Greek and related languages.
Read the #openaccess book at: doi.org/10.33134/HUP...
#linguistics #classicalstudies #papyrology
December 12, 2025 at 9:50 AM
New release!
'Rays of Language', edited by Bentein & Vierros, offers a comprehensive overview of current approaches to the study of #ancient documentary sources in #Greek and related languages.
Read the #openaccess book at: doi.org/10.33134/HUP...
#linguistics #classicalstudies #papyrology
'Rays of Language', edited by Bentein & Vierros, offers a comprehensive overview of current approaches to the study of #ancient documentary sources in #Greek and related languages.
Read the #openaccess book at: doi.org/10.33134/HUP...
#linguistics #classicalstudies #papyrology
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🇺🇦🇵🇱 Russian archaeologist wanted by Ukraine for illegal excavations in Crimea arrested in Poland
The final decision will depend on the Polish court, and the process may take several months.
Read more ⤵️
theukrainianreview.info/russian-arch...
The final decision will depend on the Polish court, and the process may take several months.
Read more ⤵️
theukrainianreview.info/russian-arch...
Russian archaeologist wanted by Ukraine for illegal excavations in Crimea arrested in Poland
In Warsaw, Russian archaeologist Aleksandr B. was arrested. Ukraine accuses him of destroying cultural heritage sites in temporarily occupied Crimea, RMF24 repo
theukrainianreview.info
December 11, 2025 at 3:10 PM
🇺🇦🇵🇱 Russian archaeologist wanted by Ukraine for illegal excavations in Crimea arrested in Poland
The final decision will depend on the Polish court, and the process may take several months.
Read more ⤵️
theukrainianreview.info/russian-arch...
The final decision will depend on the Polish court, and the process may take several months.
Read more ⤵️
theukrainianreview.info/russian-arch...
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On #HumanRightsDay research from Nicole Stremlau @UniofOxford highlights how online spaces can protect or endanger communities, and why better digital governance matters.
👉 bit.ly/44FrHVQ
@scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
👉 bit.ly/44FrHVQ
@scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
December 10, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On #HumanRightsDay research from Nicole Stremlau @UniofOxford highlights how online spaces can protect or endanger communities, and why better digital governance matters.
👉 bit.ly/44FrHVQ
@scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
👉 bit.ly/44FrHVQ
@scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu
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A CEC conference just declared Russia's "holy war" doctrine heretical—1st international church body to do so
90 church leaders said straight: claiming soldiers dying in Ukraine get sins forgiven is heresy. They called out Moscow using "traditional values" diplomacy as cover for blessing an invasion
90 church leaders said straight: claiming soldiers dying in Ukraine get sins forgiven is heresy. They called out Moscow using "traditional values" diplomacy as cover for blessing an invasion
December 9, 2025 at 10:08 PM
A CEC conference just declared Russia's "holy war" doctrine heretical—1st international church body to do so
90 church leaders said straight: claiming soldiers dying in Ukraine get sins forgiven is heresy. They called out Moscow using "traditional values" diplomacy as cover for blessing an invasion
90 church leaders said straight: claiming soldiers dying in Ukraine get sins forgiven is heresy. They called out Moscow using "traditional values" diplomacy as cover for blessing an invasion
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When you got two awful people who have made lying a lifestyle, who is telling the truth?
💥Wow. Trump told @politico.com he never offered an Argentina-style financial lifeline to Orbán, refuting Orbán’s claim of a US “financial shield.” After their meeting, Orbán said a deal was struck.
“No, I didn’t promise him but he certainly asked for it,” Trump said: www.politico.eu/article/dona...
“No, I didn’t promise him but he certainly asked for it,” Trump said: www.politico.eu/article/dona...
December 9, 2025 at 12:17 PM
When you got two awful people who have made lying a lifestyle, who is telling the truth?
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No other agency of the U.S. government has saved more lives per dollar than U.S.A.I.D.—it supplied medicine, food, and staffing for some of the most desperate and vulnerable. A new short documentary shows the impact of its dismantling. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/2a5Jm5
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
December 9, 2025 at 3:00 PM
No other agency of the U.S. government has saved more lives per dollar than U.S.A.I.D.—it supplied medicine, food, and staffing for some of the most desperate and vulnerable. A new short documentary shows the impact of its dismantling. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/2a5Jm5
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On 9 Dec 1917, the First Kurultay of the Crimean Tatar People convened in Bakhchisarai, launching the modern Crimean Tatar movement & proclaiming the Crimean People’s Republic.
The Kurultay became their highest representative body. Its legacy remains crucial amid Russia’s occupation of Crimea.
The Kurultay became their highest representative body. Its legacy remains crucial amid Russia’s occupation of Crimea.
December 9, 2025 at 4:38 AM
On 9 Dec 1917, the First Kurultay of the Crimean Tatar People convened in Bakhchisarai, launching the modern Crimean Tatar movement & proclaiming the Crimean People’s Republic.
The Kurultay became their highest representative body. Its legacy remains crucial amid Russia’s occupation of Crimea.
The Kurultay became their highest representative body. Its legacy remains crucial amid Russia’s occupation of Crimea.
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Join the GLOBAL RALLY Save Kherson / Stop Human Safari on 13–14 December.
The campaign, co-organized by journalist @ZarinaZabrisky, demands an end to Russian FPV-drone attacks on civilians, accountability, stronger support for Ukraine, and civilian protection.
See: www.humansafari.org.
The campaign, co-organized by journalist @ZarinaZabrisky, demands an end to Russian FPV-drone attacks on civilians, accountability, stronger support for Ukraine, and civilian protection.
See: www.humansafari.org.
December 9, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Join the GLOBAL RALLY Save Kherson / Stop Human Safari on 13–14 December.
The campaign, co-organized by journalist @ZarinaZabrisky, demands an end to Russian FPV-drone attacks on civilians, accountability, stronger support for Ukraine, and civilian protection.
See: www.humansafari.org.
The campaign, co-organized by journalist @ZarinaZabrisky, demands an end to Russian FPV-drone attacks on civilians, accountability, stronger support for Ukraine, and civilian protection.
See: www.humansafari.org.
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Today I hosted a Zoom meeting inviting Ray Hickey to promote The New Cambridge History of the English Language to students and scholars in Japan. His presentation slides are uploaded on his website for those interested. @cambup-linguistics.cambridge.org #NewCHEL
www.raymondhickey.com/New_Cambridg...
www.raymondhickey.com/New_Cambridg...
www.raymondhickey.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Today I hosted a Zoom meeting inviting Ray Hickey to promote The New Cambridge History of the English Language to students and scholars in Japan. His presentation slides are uploaded on his website for those interested. @cambup-linguistics.cambridge.org #NewCHEL
www.raymondhickey.com/New_Cambridg...
www.raymondhickey.com/New_Cambridg...
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OKM:n ja Kansallisarkiston linjaus muuttaa Varastokirjaston palveluista esim. kaukolainaus maksulliseksi vaarantaa kirjaston ydintehtävän toteutumisen. #avointiedonsaanti #tutkimus #kirjastot
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Suomen kirjastoseuran kannanotto Varastokirjaston palveluiden muuttamisesta osittain maksullisiksi
Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriön linjaus kaukolainauksen ja artikkelikopioiden sähköisen toimittamisen maksullisuudesta alkaen keväällä 2026 heikentää Varastokirjaston ydintehtävän toteutumista.
Varas...
suomenkirjastoseura.fi
December 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
OKM:n ja Kansallisarkiston linjaus muuttaa Varastokirjaston palveluista esim. kaukolainaus maksulliseksi vaarantaa kirjaston ydintehtävän toteutumisen. #avointiedonsaanti #tutkimus #kirjastot
suomenkirjastoseura.fi/suomen-kirja...
suomenkirjastoseura.fi/suomen-kirja...
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Russia is criticizing Europe on free speech.
You just couldn’t invent a better joke.
You just couldn’t invent a better joke.
December 8, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Russia is criticizing Europe on free speech.
You just couldn’t invent a better joke.
You just couldn’t invent a better joke.
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INFANTIL FOOTBALL PEACE PRIZE
Cartoon by Marian Kamensky
Cartoon by Marian Kamensky
December 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
INFANTIL FOOTBALL PEACE PRIZE
Cartoon by Marian Kamensky
Cartoon by Marian Kamensky
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December 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Arvio: Suomen saamelaisten historiasta syntyi hieno teos – joka on äärimmäisen ajankohtainen
Arvio: Suomen saamelaisten historiasta syntyi hieno teos – joka on äärimmäisen ajankohtainen
suomenkuvalehti.fi
December 6, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Arvio: Suomen saamelaisten historiasta syntyi hieno teos – joka on äärimmäisen ajankohtainen
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Russia isn’t just trying to freeze Ukraine this winter. It’s trying to strip Ukrainians of medical supplies, too
On 6 December, Russian forces struck facilities in Dnipro, igniting explosions and fire that consumed warehouses with gauze and bandages
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/06/s...
On 6 December, Russian forces struck facilities in Dnipro, igniting explosions and fire that consumed warehouses with gauze and bandages
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/06/s...
St. Nicholas Day terror: Russia destroys gauze, bandages, medical splints in Dnipro warehouse strike
"Russians sunk so low," Zelenskyy says.
euromaidanpress.com
December 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Russia isn’t just trying to freeze Ukraine this winter. It’s trying to strip Ukrainians of medical supplies, too
On 6 December, Russian forces struck facilities in Dnipro, igniting explosions and fire that consumed warehouses with gauze and bandages
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/06/s...
On 6 December, Russian forces struck facilities in Dnipro, igniting explosions and fire that consumed warehouses with gauze and bandages
euromaidanpress.com/2025/12/06/s...
Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää!
🇫🇮🇺🇦 Zelensky: Cordial and sincere congratulations to Alex Stubb and the people of Finland on your Independence Day.
Finns are a strong nation that proudly defended its independence, cherishes it, and helps others fighting for their freedom.
Finns are a strong nation that proudly defended its independence, cherishes it, and helps others fighting for their freedom.
December 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää!
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Today is Saint Nicholas Day in Ukraine.
On this night, Saint Nick brings gifts to good children and a small rod to the naughty ones, reminding them to do better.
This year, Ukrainian children ask for just one gift: Victory and Peace.
Artist Marian Kamenský captures their hope.
On this night, Saint Nick brings gifts to good children and a small rod to the naughty ones, reminding them to do better.
This year, Ukrainian children ask for just one gift: Victory and Peace.
Artist Marian Kamenský captures their hope.
December 6, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Today is Saint Nicholas Day in Ukraine.
On this night, Saint Nick brings gifts to good children and a small rod to the naughty ones, reminding them to do better.
This year, Ukrainian children ask for just one gift: Victory and Peace.
Artist Marian Kamenský captures their hope.
On this night, Saint Nick brings gifts to good children and a small rod to the naughty ones, reminding them to do better.
This year, Ukrainian children ask for just one gift: Victory and Peace.
Artist Marian Kamenský captures their hope.
Mikulás ajándék Orbántól Putyinnak 🤮
Why does Hungary still have EU voting rights? 🤮
⚡️Hungary has blocked EU eurobonds as a Plan B to fund aid for Ukraine—another move that makes Orbán look like a Kremlin puppet. By rejecting joint debt, Hungary undercuts an alternative plan if the EU can’t use frozen Russian assets to finance the €165B loan to Kyiv: www.politico.eu/article/hung...
December 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Mikulás ajándék Orbántól Putyinnak 🤮
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🇺🇦 Ukraine’s Armed Forces Day — and Finland’s Independence Day 🇫🇮
Let’s honor both by pushing 🚑 number 20 forward
💰 €5,652 raised
🎯 €14,348 still needed
🔵 MobilePay: 18846
🟡 www.paypal.com/donate/?host...
🚑🇫🇮🇺🇦
FUNDRAISING PERMIT: RA/2023/765
Let’s honor both by pushing 🚑 number 20 forward
💰 €5,652 raised
🎯 €14,348 still needed
🔵 MobilePay: 18846
🟡 www.paypal.com/donate/?host...
🚑🇫🇮🇺🇦
FUNDRAISING PERMIT: RA/2023/765
December 6, 2025 at 8:05 AM
🇺🇦 Ukraine’s Armed Forces Day — and Finland’s Independence Day 🇫🇮
Let’s honor both by pushing 🚑 number 20 forward
💰 €5,652 raised
🎯 €14,348 still needed
🔵 MobilePay: 18846
🟡 www.paypal.com/donate/?host...
🚑🇫🇮🇺🇦
FUNDRAISING PERMIT: RA/2023/765
Let’s honor both by pushing 🚑 number 20 forward
💰 €5,652 raised
🎯 €14,348 still needed
🔵 MobilePay: 18846
🟡 www.paypal.com/donate/?host...
🚑🇫🇮🇺🇦
FUNDRAISING PERMIT: RA/2023/765
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Today is a Volunteer's Day in Ukraine. Without thousands of people from all over the world who donate for Ukraine, the situation would have been much worse and frankly speaking maybe russia would have won. Thank you everyone who donates and who helps Ukraine otherwise! www.paypal.com/donate?campa...
December 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Today is a Volunteer's Day in Ukraine. Without thousands of people from all over the world who donate for Ukraine, the situation would have been much worse and frankly speaking maybe russia would have won. Thank you everyone who donates and who helps Ukraine otherwise! www.paypal.com/donate?campa...
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In this critical moment donations have completely stopped, and the fundraiser to help Ukraine with engineering equipment is stuck at $100,500/$120,000.
I'm asking you to support by reposting, hitting like, donating and commenting
donation link: www.paypal.com/donate?campa...
I'm asking you to support by reposting, hitting like, donating and commenting
donation link: www.paypal.com/donate?campa...
December 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
In this critical moment donations have completely stopped, and the fundraiser to help Ukraine with engineering equipment is stuck at $100,500/$120,000.
I'm asking you to support by reposting, hitting like, donating and commenting
donation link: www.paypal.com/donate?campa...
I'm asking you to support by reposting, hitting like, donating and commenting
donation link: www.paypal.com/donate?campa...