The City of Kajaani has approved a €620,000 investment for a new water slide at the Kaukavesi aquatic center, a decision that has drawn mixed reactions from locals. While some view the project as a necessary upgrade, others question the high cost, particularly given the initial budget estimate of €350,000.
Vierumäki Spa, located near Lahti and Heinola, has been temporarily closed to ensure water quality. The closure was announced by Holiday Club, the operator of the spa, and is effective immediately. The facility will remain closed until further notice, though Holiday Club aims to reopen during the weekend. Holiday Club
An error occurred on Thursday when the Emergency Response Centre Agency incorrectly directed the cancellation of an emergency alert to Päijät-Häme instead of Kanta-Häme. The mistake followed a fire at an energy waste pile in Janakkala, which had prompted the initial alert. The fire, which began in the
Police are investigating a suspected aggravated robbery in Kerava, where a group of young men violently assaulted and robbed a 17-year-old boy in late July. The incident occurred on Junailijankuja at approximately 1:00 AM on 23 July, as the victim was walking home from a train station
A young angler was safely rescued from a dangerous situation in Ylivieska on Thursday afternoon after rising water levels and strong currents trapped him on a riverside rock. The incident occurred near the rapids at Raputie, where the Hamari dam’s discharge had intensified the river’s flow following heavy