A WhatsApp group in Iitti, Päijät-Häme, where residents alert each other about police traffic controls, may meet the criteria of a new criminal offense under Finland’s revised penal code. The group, which has nearly 130 members, shares real-time warnings about police raids on local roads and waterways, raising legal questions about its activities.
Europe marked a day of remembrance for victims of the climate crisis today, honouring those who have lost their lives or suffered devastating losses due to extreme weather events. The observance comes as new data reveals a sharp increase in heat-related deaths, with over 10,000 Europeans dying during
Two men are suspected of stealing tools worth approximately €60,000 and a company van from a sheet metal workshop in Rauma in late June. One of the suspects also escaped police custody during a home search before being recaptured the following day. The theft occurred on the night of
The District Court of Western Uusimaa has sentenced an 18-year-old man to two years in prison for attempted aggravated assault, assault, and unlawful threat following a knife attack at Live Vocational College in Leppävaara, Espoo, in September 2025. The charge of preparing a serious crime against life or
Southwest Finland Rescue Services issued an alert on Thursday evening following a malfunction during an aircraft’s takeoff acceleration at Turku Airport. The incident occurred after 7:00 PM, prompting authorities to assess the situation. According to the rescue services, the aircraft experienced a technical issue while accelerating for takeoff