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Finland and EU Allies Summon Russian Ambassador Over Sustained Cyberattack Campaign Targeting Critical Infrastructure

Finland has joined several European countries in summoning Russia’s ambassador to condemn a series of cyberattacks allegedly orchestrated by Moscow. Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen (National Coalition Party) announced on social media platform X that she had called in Russia’s ambassador to Helsinki, Pavel Kuznetsov, for discussions, citing the EU’s approval of a cyber sanctions package targeting Russian-linked actors.

Fingrid to disconnect Finland-Russia fiber optic cable at turn of the year

Finland’s electricity transmission system operator Fingrid will disconnect the fiber optic connection running between Finland and Russia at the turn of the year, multiple sources confirm. The decision follows the expiration of a lease agreement for the cable, which was previously used alongside a power line between the two

Record wild berry season draws Finns to forests as foreign picker numbers plummet and safety concerns rise

A surge in wild berry prices has led to a record-breaking season in Finland, with domestic pickers flocking to forests in unprecedented numbers. Meanwhile, concerns over exploitation, scams, and safety risks have cast a shadow over the industry, particularly for foreign workers and inexperienced foragers.

Finland’s Safety Investigation Authority declines to probe Hyvinkää electric plane crash

The Safety Investigation Authority (Otkes) has announced it will not launch a formal safety investigation into the fatal aviation accident in Hyvinkää last week, in which one pilot died and another was seriously injured. The decision follows an assessment that an investigation would not yield generalizable safety benefits, primarily due

Puuhamaa amusement park sees record summer crowds amid sunny weather, while rainy July hits nationwide attendance

A surge in visitors flocked to Puuhamaa amusement park in Tervakoski on Wednesday, creating one of the largest traffic jams of the summer. A queue of cars stretching over a kilometre formed on the road leading to the park, with local resident Hugo describing it as the biggest congestion of

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Fingrid to disconnect Finland-Russia fiber optic cable at turn of the year

Record wild berry season draws Finns to forests as foreign picker numbers plummet and safety concerns rise

Finland’s Safety Investigation Authority declines to probe Hyvinkää electric plane crash

Puuhamaa amusement park sees record summer crowds amid sunny weather, while rainy July hits nationwide attendance