Tampere will begin testing a 47.2-meter-long tram carriage in the coming weeks, marking the longest tram in the Nordic countries. The extended vehicle, named Valma, will undergo months of trials starting as early as this Sunday, with passenger service expected by the end of the year (Yle; Ilta-Sanomat; Iltalehti).
The Finnish Defence Forces will update its hair regulations from the beginning of July, allowing men to have long hair for the first time. The new guidelines will align with the existing rules for women, permitting long hair as long as it is not worn loose (Yle). The change is
The Finnish Air Force has concluded its investigation into the May 2025 crash of an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet near Rovaniemi, attributing the accident to an incorrectly executed wheelbarrow aerobatic maneuver during airshow training. The pilot ejected safely but sustained minor injuries, while the aircraft was destroyed upon
Suomen Oikia Oy has issued a recall for a batch of its Oikia Moomin organic pea-carrot-oat sausages after self-monitoring revealed levels of ochratoxin A exceeding the statutory limit. The affected product is packaged in 35-gram bags with a best-before date of 1 March 2027 and
Police are investigating an alleged attempted homicide at Kylmäkoski Prison in Akaa after an inmate attacked another with a bladed weapon on Monday. The incident prompted an emergency response and resulted in one detainment and hospital treatment for the victim. The emergency call was received by police at 11:03,