Politics

Minister’s spouse accuses art exhibitions in Turku and Parkano of veiled threats against Riikka Purra, as legal and political fallout escalates

The spouse of Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns Party), journalist Mikko Välimaa, has accused artworks in two separate exhibitions—one in Turku and another in Parkano—of containing veiled threats against the minister. The allegations, made on social media platform X, have intensified debates over artistic freedom, political expression, and the role of public funding in controversial art, while also drawing sharp reactions from legal experts and politicians.

Two boys missing in Pieksämäki, police urge public to report sightings

The Eastern Finland Police are searching for two boys who have gone missing in Pieksämäki. The missing children are a 12-year-old and a 16-year-old, according to authorities. The younger boy is described as "noticeably smaller than his friend" and is wearing a black-and-

Finnish Consumer Confidence Remains Weak Despite Slight Improvement

Finnish consumer confidence in the economy remains subdued, though slightly improved from a year ago, with sharp regional and socio-economic divides shaping perceptions, according to Statistics Finland’s latest data.

Finnish Business Recovery Strengthens Despite Economic Uncertainty

Finnish companies have seen a broad-based improvement in business conditions during the early summer, according to the latest Business Tendency Survey by the Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK). The survey, conducted in July, indicates that industrial production has grown widely, while construction output has returned to growth after a

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Two boys missing in Pieksämäki, police urge public to report sightings

Finnish Consumer Confidence Remains Weak Despite Slight Improvement

Finnish Business Recovery Strengthens Despite Economic Uncertainty

Daily Finland: US tariffs damage trade ties, create uncertainty: EK Director