Traffic in central Hämeenlinna was severely disrupted due to the Let’s Play Little Star (Pikku Kakka) summer tour event organised by Yle. The concert, originally scheduled to begin at 17:00, was postponed to no later than 18:00 due to heavy congestion on nearby roads, with some areas experiencing chaotic conditions and dangerous driving maneuvers.
A masked man robbed the K-Market Nuppola in Hämeenlinna on Thursday afternoon, making off with approximately €400 from the store’s cash register. The incident occurred at around 3:00 PM, when the suspect threatened staff with a knife before fleeing the scene. Police were alerted to the robbery
A single bear is believed to have killed three dogs in Suomussalmi in June, marking an unusual series of attacks in the area. The bear, described as a young male, targeted dogs in kennels within the yards of two different households, according to Ale Seppänen, Executive Director of the Suomussalmi
Recent public testimonies from police officers have brought renewed attention to workplace harassment and inappropriate treatment within Finland’s police force, with new accounts revealing systemic bullying, fear of retaliation, and a culture of silence. While official data shows no significant increase in reported cases, internal discussions are underway to
Police in Ostrobothnia are appealing for public assistance following a violent robbery in Vaasa on Saturday evening. The incident occurred around 21:00 in a sandy parking area near the St1 service station on Onkilahdenkatu in the Palosaari district. According to the Ostrobothnia Police, a group of five to six