The Ministry of Finance has decided to launch financial assessment procedures for the wellbeing services counties of South Ostrobothnia, South Karelia, and Kymenlaakso. The decision follows an official evaluation based on financial data, as reported by Ilta-Sanomat.
Police in Kaarina, Southwest Finland, have intercepted a highly unusual vehicle—a hybrid constructed from an electric scooter and a sofa—after it was spotted traveling on public roads. The vehicle, which occupied the full width of a light traffic lane, was deemed a hazard to traffic safety. The Southwest
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