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Police Investigate Infant Death During Home Birth in Central Finland; Midwife Suspected of Negligence as Home Birth Deaths Rise, Safety Concerns Grow, and Regional Accessibility Challenges Emerge

Police in Eastern Finland have launched a preliminary investigation into the death of an infant during a home birth in Central Finland in 2024. Chief Inspector Pasi Nieminen confirmed to STT that the case is expected to proceed to prosecutorial consideration by September at the latest, though he declined to provide further details. Iltalehti reports that police now suspect a crime, with the investigation focusing on a potential charge of involuntary manslaughter against the midwife present at the birth.

Defence Forces to Allow Long Hair for Men Starting in July

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

Finnish Air Force Hornet crash caused by pilot error during aerobatic maneuver

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 aerobatic maneuver. The pilot ejected safely but sustained minor injuries, while the aircraft was destroyed upon impact. The immediate cause

Suomen Oikia Recalls Batch of Organic Pea-Carrot Sausages Due to Ochratoxin A Contamination

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

Attempted Homicide at Kylmäkoski Prison in Akaa

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,

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Defence Forces to Allow Long Hair for Men Starting in July

Finnish Air Force Hornet crash caused by pilot error during aerobatic maneuver

Suomen Oikia Recalls Batch of Organic Pea-Carrot Sausages Due to Ochratoxin A Contamination

Attempted Homicide at Kylmäkoski Prison in Akaa