Politics

Finnish Government and Opposition Clash Over Schengen Stance and Spain’s Migration Policies

Interior Minister Mari Rantanen (Finns Party) has faced criticism from both opposition and government figures after her comments on Spain’s potential exclusion from the Schengen Area, following a sudden surge of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (National Coalition Party) has since clarified that Rantanen’s statements did not reflect Finland’s official position. Meanwhile, the National Coalition Party (NCP) has accused the Social Democratic Party (SDP) of lacking a coherent foreign and security policy, while also raising concerns over Spain’s migrant legalization program.

Man Fires Handgun in Helsinki’s Käpylä District, No Injuries Reported

On Saturday afternoon, police responded to multiple emergency calls reporting a man firing shots into the air in the Käpylä district of Helsinki. The incident occurred near the intersection of Koskelantie and Käpyläntie shortly after 1:00 PM, according to the Helsinki Police Department. Police patrols located the suspect within

Finland to introduce citizenship test in March 2027

Finland will require a new citizenship test for applicants starting in March 2027, as part of reforms to the Citizenship Act. The test, designed to assess knowledge of Finnish society, will apply to working-age individuals aged 18–65 who submit their applications from 1 March onward. Those who apply

Influencer Jenny Udd’s Son Home Alone During Apartment Burglary in Espoo

A nine-year-old boy was home alone when a burglar broke into the family’s apartment in Espoo on Tuesday evening, as reported by his mother, social media influencer and entrepreneur Jenny Udd. The incident, which lasted under ten minutes, ended with the suspect’s arrest after neighbours alerted

SDP MP Joona Räsänen’s request to increase drunk-driving fine rejected by court

The Länsi-Uusimaa District Court has dismissed a request by Social Democratic Party (SDP) Member of Parliament Joona Räsänen to increase the fine he received for drunk driving earlier this year. The decision has now entered into force. Räsänen was caught driving under the influence in Espoo in April, with

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Man Fires Handgun in Helsinki’s Käpylä District, No Injuries Reported

Finland to introduce citizenship test in March 2027

Influencer Jenny Udd’s Son Home Alone During Apartment Burglary in Espoo

SDP MP Joona Räsänen’s request to increase drunk-driving fine rejected by court