Education

Rising Violence Against Teachers in Finland Reaches Critical Levels, With Disproportionate Impact on Women, Younger Educators, and Early Childhood Staff – Government Responds to Crisis

A recent survey by the Trade Union of Education in Finland (OAJ) reveals a troubling and accelerating increase in violence and threats directed at teachers and education professionals, with the most severe cases reported in early childhood education. The findings, published in OAJ’s latest working conditions barometer, highlight a growing crisis in the sector, where workplace safety and employee well-being are increasingly at risk. The situation is exacerbated by recent government budget cuts, particularly affecting vocational education (Ilta-Sanomat). Yle reports that while OAJ’s survey shows a 14% incidence of workplace violence, other studies suggest even higher rates, with the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health finding that 44% of lower and upper secondary school teachers experienced violence or its threat in 2024 (Yle). Iltalehti adds that the proportion of basic education staff reporting violence rose from 17% in 2024 to over 20% in 2025, marking a sharp year-on-year increase (Iltalehti).

Emergency Alert Cancellation Sent to Wrong Region After Janakkala Fire

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

Violent Aggravated Robbery in Kerava Targets Teenager

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

Minor Rescued After Rising River Current Traps Angler in Ylivieska

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

Thousands of Litres of Milk Spill in Reisjärvi After Truck Trailer Failure

An estimated 3,000–4,000 litres of milk spilled onto a road in Reisjärvi on Thursday morning after a technical failure in a milk truck’s trailer. The incident occurred shortly before 9:00 AM on Ylilestintie, prompting an immediate response from the North Ostrobothnia rescue department. Yle reports

Read more

Emergency Alert Cancellation Sent to Wrong Region After Janakkala Fire

Violent Aggravated Robbery in Kerava Targets Teenager

Minor Rescued After Rising River Current Traps Angler in Ylivieska

Thousands of Litres of Milk Spill in Reisjärvi After Truck Trailer Failure