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Prosecutor Drops Charges Against Former Jyväskylä City Councillor Teemu Torssonen Amid Admitted Physical Contact

File photo of Jyväskylä City Hall. Santeri Viinamäki, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The prosecutor has decided not to press charges against Teemu Torssonen, 45, a former Jyväskylä city councillor, in a case involving suspicions of human trafficking and assault spanning over a decade. The decision, issued on 12 June, concludes a lengthy preliminary investigation into allegations that Torssonen subjected his former common-law spouse to physical and psychological violence, as well as coercion into forced labour, between 2010 and 2021.

Finnish Government Proposes Optional Tourist Tax for Municipalities

The Finnish government, led by the National Coalition Party (NCP), has advanced plans to introduce an optional tourist tax for municipalities. The Ministry of Finance has released a draft proposal for public consultation, seeking feedback on a new levy that would allow local councils to tax short-term paid accommodation.

Yle News: Watch: Horses relax with classical concert in Finnish Lapland

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Police Stop Unsafe Scooter-Sofa Hybrid in Kaarina

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

Defence Forces to Allow Long Hair for Men Starting in July, While Retaining Traditional Terminology

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 decision is

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Finnish Government Proposes Optional Tourist Tax for Municipalities

Yle News: Watch: Horses relax with classical concert in Finnish Lapland

Police Stop Unsafe Scooter-Sofa Hybrid in Kaarina

Defence Forces to Allow Long Hair for Men Starting in July, While Retaining Traditional Terminology