We finally received a decision from **** today. So Paola can start here in the beginning of september! We are very pleased!!
We’ll have to start to arrange an apartment etc. for her. But I am sure, that Paola receives information letter soon.
(Paola, c’est moi! :) )

I just received the decision about the six months research in University of Turku. I am really going to Finland! I just can not believe it yet!

Turku has a cultural identity as Finland’s historical centre, as it was the largest city in the country and served as its capital from its foundation in the 13th century to 1812. It also hosted the country’s first university, the Academy of Åbo. The loss of all these titles to Helsinki in the early 19th century caused a long-standing rivalry between the two cities.

Wikipedia

The University:

The City Theatre and the Theatre Bridge across the river Aura:

The Cathedral:

The Castle (1280):