Politics
The European Parliament is addressing accusations of racism against two of its members, Finnish MEP Sebastian Tynkkynen (Finns Party) and Danish MEP Kristoffer Storm, following their social media activity and behavior in the chamber. The allegations were raised by Valérie Hayer, Chair of the Renew Europe group, in a letter
Sports
A woman jogging on a forest trail in Lahti sustained a fractured forearm after being struck by a training javelin thrown by an elementary-school-aged boy on Saturday, 13 June. The incident occurred near residential plots, where the boy had been practicing javelin throws in his backyard. The jogger,
Politics
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (National Coalition Party) has stated that Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman (Finns Party) cannot proceed with proposed changes to the criteria for STEA grants without government approval. Orpo announced on X that he will bring the matter to the agenda of a Council
Crime
Police in Kokkola are investigating the death of an approximately 80-year-old woman found deceased in her apartment on Sunday, 21 June. The cause of death remains unclear, and authorities are examining whether the woman was subjected to violence before her passing. A forensic examination is underway to determine
Crime
Police have detained a suspect in connection with a fatal fight in Pieksämäki, where one person died and others were injured. The incident occurred on Kuopiontie on the evening of 18 June, shortly before Midsummer. According to authorities, the victim sustained serious injuries during the altercation and died at the
Crime
A 49-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter following the death of her boyfriend in Karijoki, South Ostrobothnia, last Thursday. The incident occurred in a private residence, described by police as a summer cottage where neither the suspect nor the victim lived permanently. Police were alerted
Politics
The Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has released a report examining international labour migration models, including points-based systems, as part of efforts to develop work-based immigration. The study, commissioned by Minister of Employment Matias Marttinen, compares different approaches used abroad and assesses their potential applicability in
Your Finnish News Guide
Reports of workplace discrimination against fathers taking parental leave have surged following Finland’s 2022 family leave reform, according to unions representing business graduates and engineers. The Finnish Association of Business School Graduates and The Finnish Association of Graduate Engineers say contact from men facing unfair treatment has "clearly
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The umbrella organization for social and health organizations, Soste, has launched change negotiations affecting its entire staff of 31 employees. The negotiations, which began on 23 June, could result in the termination of up to 29 employment relationships, as the organization faces significant funding uncertainties due to government policy changes.
Police in the West Uusimaa region have reported an increase in the use of cannabis-containing e-cigarette products among young people. Authorities have encountered the phenomenon during preventive operations and patrols at youth meeting places, where such devices have been confiscated on multiple occasions (Ilta-Sanomat, Iltalehti). The confiscated
A child was bitten in the face by a dog during a Midsummer event organised by the Korso Pentecostal Congregation in Vantaa on Saturday, 20 June. The incident occurred at around 6 PM in the congregation’s parking lot, where tent meetings were being held for children and adults. According
The number of pregnancy terminations, or abortions, in Finland increased in 2025, according to data from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). Nearly 9,100 terminations were performed on women of reproductive age (15–49), marking a 3.8 percent rise compared to the previous year. This equates
A track system fault between Jokela and Purola is causing significant disruptions to train services on the Helsinki-Riihimäki route, with delays and cancellations affecting both commuter and long-distance trains. VR has reported delays of 30 to 70 minutes for trains operating on the affected section. Ilta-Sanomat (IS)
Police in Uusikaupunki are appealing for public help in locating a 73-year-old woman who went missing on Sunday evening. The woman, described as approximately 160 centimeters tall with a slender build and dark, straight hair, was last seen in the Koivulantie area. Authorities believe she may be accompanied
Finland is set for a shift in weather patterns this week, with cooler temperatures giving way to a possible heatwave by the weekend—before a temporary cooldown and another potential surge in warmth later in the week. While the early part of the week remains mild, meteorologists warn that conditions
A fire erupted early Tuesday morning at a school building on Peltoniemenkatu in Vantaa. The rescue department received the emergency call at 2:50 AM, according to Ilta-Sanomat and Helsingin Sanomat. The blaze affected the Kytöpuisto school pavilion, a temporary structure completed in 2023 to accommodate students during renovations
A fire erupted in an apartment building in Vantaa’s Koivukylä district on Sunday evening, prompting an emergency response and the evacuation of residents. The alarm was raised shortly before 8:00 PM, with firefighters arriving on the scene to tackle the blaze. MTV Uutiset reports that eight rescue units