The Northern Savo District Court in Iisalmi began hearings on Thursday in the case of a 23-year-old man accused of murdering his 71-year-old father on a farm in Kiuruvesi last March. The defendant denies the charges of murder and manslaughter but admits to aggravated involuntary manslaughter.
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.
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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 decision is