Finnish police are ramping up water traffic monitoring during this year’s Midsummer weekend, with a focus on combating boating under the influence. Nearly 100 patrol boats and jet skis will log around 5,000 hours of inspections, targeting both intoxicated skippers and equipment deficiencies (Yle).
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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A man fell from the balcony of an apartment building in Nätki, Savonlinna, on Monday, 15 June, with police suspecting a criminal act. The incident occurred between 12:00 and 13:00, when two men were present in the apartment. One of them fell approximately five meters from the first-
The European Parliament is addressing accusations of racism against two of its members, Finnish MEP Sebastian Tynkkynen (Finns Party) and Danish MEP Kristoffer Storm, following their social media activity and behavior in the chamber. The allegations were raised by Valérie Hayer, Chair of the Renew Europe group, in a letter