Crime

Taxi Driver Suspected of Fatal Hit-and-Run on Itäväylä After Drinking While Off-Duty and Transporting Passengers Intoxicated

A 43-year-old taxi driver is suspected of killing two people in a hit-and-run on Itäväylä in Kulosaari late on Tuesday night, 30 July. The driver, who had been working for Taksi Helsinki, is accused of aggravated drunk driving, aggravated involuntary manslaughter, and aggravated endangerment of traffic safety. He was released from police custody on Friday, 5 July, after necessary investigative measures were completed but has since been issued a temporary driving ban by police (Ilta-Sanomat).

Armed Robber Targets Two K-Markets in Eastern Finland

Police in Eastern Finland are seeking public assistance in identifying a man who robbed two K-Market stores in the Savo region on Thursday, 9 July. The suspect, described as approximately 175 centimetres tall and slim, threatened cashiers with a bladed weapon in both incidents. The first robbery attempt occurred

Finland restricts airspace and maritime areas near Kotka and Hamina due to drone concerns

The Finnish Defence Forces have imposed new restrictions on airspace and maritime movement in the eastern Gulf of Finland, specifically off the coast of Kotka and in Hamina. The measures took effect this morning, with the airspace closure beginning at 8:00 AM and the maritime restriction shortly after (Helsingin

Utsjoki’s Nightless Night Comes to an End After Two Months

The phenomenon known as the nightless night has ended in Utsjoki, as the sun set below the horizon today for the first time since mid-May. For over two months, the sun remained continuously visible in the northernmost municipality of Finland, a characteristic feature of the Arctic summer. While the

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-

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Armed Robber Targets Two K-Markets in Eastern Finland

Finland restricts airspace and maritime areas near Kotka and Hamina due to drone concerns

Utsjoki’s Nightless Night Comes to an End After Two Months

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