Trainee’s diary

Apr 30, 2020 | News

A snapshot of a woman, gaze towards the camera, arms crossed under the chest, wearing a light colored pullover. She has light blonde/brownish long hair and fringe.
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The Benelux Institute’s trainees Emil Kusnetsoff and Sara Martinsen are talking about work and life balance during the current global situation.

”Since we are not able to meet in person, our communication mainly goes through WhatsApp, so we thought that it would be a fun idea to make the intern’s blog post via WhatsApp as well. It also reflects on the possibility of staying connected in modern times.”

Read Emil and Sara’s WhatsApp conversation below in Finnish:

 

Whatsapp conversation between our trainees

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The Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux moves to Kaaitheater

After 15 years in Sablon, the Finnish Cultural Institute for the Benelux moves to Kaaitheater, next to the new Kanal-Centre Pompidou museum.

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Finland-based cultural professionals invited to RendezVous – Brussels Art Week 2026

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