Politics

Prime Minister Orpo and Green Party Chair Virta Face Criticism Over Absences, Reality TV Participation, and Government Leadership

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) has missed over half of the meetings of the Turku City Council during the current electoral term, according to an analysis of attendance records by Yle. Orpo has been absent from seven out of twelve meetings, the highest number of absences among council members. Orpo’s office did not provide a comment on the matter when contacted by Yle.

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