The Supreme Court has rejected Member of Parliament Timo Vornanen’s application for leave to appeal, upholding his eight-month suspended prison sentence for assault, unlawful threats, and a firearms offence. The ruling, issued on Friday, means Vornanen’s conviction from a 2023 shooting incident outside Bar Ihku in Joensuu remains in force (Ilta-Sanomat).
The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs has revised its travel advisories for Spain and France, warning of widespread and severe wildfires affecting multiple regions. The updates, issued on Monday, urge Finnish travelers to exercise extreme caution, avoid fire zones, and follow instructions from local authorities.
A striking art installation by American photographer Spencer Tunick brought together hundreds of participants in Las Palmas, Canary Islands, over the weekend as part of a Pride-themed visual statement in support of equality and diversity. The event, titled Gran Spectrum, featured volunteers painted in vibrant rainbow colors and arranged
Police in Turku are investigating a violent incident in the Herttuankulma residential area as a suspected attempted homicide. The incident occurred on Saturday morning in a private residence, where several people were present at the time. According to the Southwest Finland Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene shortly
The Finnish government has submitted a supplementary proposal to clarify regulations on the use of technology in social welfare services, including elderly care, following demands from the Constitutional Law Committee for further safeguards. The revised proposal aims to address concerns raised in May, particularly regarding the protection of clients'