Education

Finnish Ministry of Education Proposes Postponing School Summer Holidays by Two Weeks Amid Mixed Reactions and Practical Concerns

The Ministry of Education and Culture has submitted a proposal to postpone the start of school summer holidays by two weeks to mid-June, while introducing a new spring break in late April. The plan, outlined in a 20-page memorandum, aims to redistribute holiday periods more evenly across the academic year without altering the total number of school days, which would remain at 190.

Police Monitor School-End Celebrations in Helsinki as Public Order Disturbances Rise

Police in Helsinki have deployed officers to parks and beaches popular with young people to oversee celebrations marking the end of the school year. While the festivities have largely remained peaceful, authorities report an increase in public order disturbances, primarily involving intoxicated youth. The largest gatherings are concentrated in Kaivopuisto

Coalition Party to Debate Publication of Tiitinen List at Upcoming Congress

The Coalition Party’s party board has proposed that its upcoming congress approve an initiative by the Coalition Youth to push for the publication of the so-called Tiitinen list. The party congress is scheduled for the first weekend of June. The initiative, if approved, would obligate the party board and

Cyclist trapped under car freed by bystanders in Joensuu collision

A cyclist was trapped under a passenger car after a collision on Kettuvaara Road in Karsikko, Joensuu, on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred when the cyclist was crossing the road and was struck by the vehicle, according to the North Karelia Rescue Department. The cyclist became pinned beneath the car,

Car engulfed in flames in Espoo, no injuries reported

A passenger car caught fire in broad daylight in the Lommila district of Espoo on Saturday afternoon. The Western Uusimaa Rescue Department responded to the incident at 1:30 PM, extinguishing the blaze without significant disruption to traffic (Iltalehti). The fire occurred near the junction of Ring Road III, close

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Police Monitor School-End Celebrations in Helsinki as Public Order Disturbances Rise

Coalition Party to Debate Publication of Tiitinen List at Upcoming Congress

Cyclist trapped under car freed by bystanders in Joensuu collision

Car engulfed in flames in Espoo, no injuries reported