Health

Finnish Woman Faces Permanent Damage After Failed Dental Tourism in Turkey

A woman from Espoo has been left in debilitating pain after undergoing dental treatment in Turkey, where she received a full set of zirconia crowns and bridge structures. The procedure, marketed as a "Hollywood smile," has left her unable to chew even soft foods like rice, with her jaws unable to close properly. She now relies on daily painkillers and reports being unable to smile, speak, or function normally (Helsingin Sanomat, Iltalehti).

Finland’s Aalto Works Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List as Finland’s Eighth Site

Finland’s Aalto Works series, comprising 13 architectural sites designed by Alvar, Aino, and Elissa Aalto, has been officially added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. The decision was made on July 26 during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea (Ilta-Sanomat, Yle, Finnish

Police Retrieve Fleeing Suspect from Lake Vesijärvi After Foot and Swim Chase

Häme Police had an exceptionally busy weekend, logging 626 tasks within a 48-hour period by Sunday morning, Yle reports. One of the most notable incidents involved a dramatic chase in Lahti, where a suspect fled on foot before attempting to escape by swimming in Lake Vesijärvi. The incident began

Small bear spotted roaming central Harjavalta overnight

A small bear was seen moving through the streets of central Harjavalta during the night between Saturday and Sunday. The Southwest Finland Police Department received two reports of the animal, first near the fire station and later in the vicinity of Teollisuuskatu and Hiirikatu. The sightings were confirmed as genuine

Man’s Midsummer sauna accident leads to chaotic stretcher taxi journey to Oulu

A 67-year-old man from Kälviä suffered a serious neck injury after slipping in a sauna on Midsummer’s Day, leading to a delayed and troubled transfer to Oulu University Hospital (OYS) for surgery. The incident, which Juha Pelttari described as having "Kummelit-style features," involved a

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Finland’s Aalto Works Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List as Finland’s Eighth Site

Police Retrieve Fleeing Suspect from Lake Vesijärvi After Foot and Swim Chase

Small bear spotted roaming central Harjavalta overnight

Man’s Midsummer sauna accident leads to chaotic stretcher taxi journey to Oulu