Helsinki Police systematically monitored, evicted, and registered Roma individuals from Bulgaria and Romania as part of an operation lasting over a decade, according to an investigation by Yle’s MOT program. The operation, codenamed Tarkka, began in 2011 and continued until at least 2022, despite police claims that it ended in 2011.
A Finnair flight from Helsinki to Faro, Portugal, was met by local authorities on Thursday following an altercation between two passengers mid-flight. The incident prompted a police investigation upon arrival, though details remain limited. Finnair confirmed that an argument erupted between passengers during flight AY 1707, which departed Helsinki
The iconic Finnish bicycle manufacturer Tunturi has filed for bankruptcy, marking the end of over a century of operations in the country. The company submitted its bankruptcy petition to the District Court of Southwest Finland on Wednesday, 5 August, as confirmed by multiple sources.
Former Member of Parliament Ano Turtiainen and his wife face charges for aggravated financial crimes, with prosecutors alleging offenses committed in Juva between 2018 and 2020. Helsingin Sanomat reports that Turtiainen is charged with aggravated accounting fraud, while his wife faces charges of aggravated accounting fraud and aggravated debtor dishonesty.
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