Economy

Finnish Housing Market Sees Continued Decline in Prices and Transactions with Regional Variations Deepening

The Finnish housing market remained subdued in June, with prices for old share-ownership apartments falling by 3.9 percent nationwide compared to the previous year, according to data from Statistics Finland. The decline in prices did not stimulate market activity, as transaction volumes also dropped significantly. Compared to the previous month, prices decreased by 0.7 percent, signaling a persistent downward trend Daily Finland reports.

Foreign national detained in Imatra after unauthorized border crossing from Russia

A foreign national was detained in Imatra on Friday evening after crossing the eastern border from Russia without authorization. The individual, who crossed through terrain, was apprehended near the frontier by the Southeast Finland Border Guard on suspicion of violating Finland’s state border. The detained person has applied for

Finns Frustrated by Rainy and Unpredictable Summer Weather

This summer’s weather has sparked widespread frustration among Finns, with meteorologists receiving an unusually high volume of angry feedback. Foreca and MTV meteorologist Markus Mäntykannas has described the season as one of the most challenging in recent years for weather forecasting, citing persistent rain, cloudiness, and unpredictable conditions.

Fatal Traffic Accident on Utajärvi Road in Puolanka

A young man died in a single-vehicle traffic accident on Utajärvi Road in Puolanka early Saturday morning. The incident occurred when the driver, who was alone in the car, veered off the road to the right side and collided with several trees, according to police reports. The man was

Mika Moring faces manslaughter trial over Saara Arva’s death as wiretaps reveal pattern of abuse

Mika Moring, a 54-year-old man already serving a prison sentence for violent and sexual crimes against women, is on trial for the manslaughter of Saara Arva, 35, whose remains were found in Vesanto in April 2024. Police wiretap recordings, played as evidence in court, expose a disturbing pattern

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Foreign national detained in Imatra after unauthorized border crossing from Russia

Finns Frustrated by Rainy and Unpredictable Summer Weather

Fatal Traffic Accident on Utajärvi Road in Puolanka

Mika Moring faces manslaughter trial over Saara Arva’s death as wiretaps reveal pattern of abuse