The Finnish Food Authority has amended its restrictions in the African swine fever (ASF) infection zone in Southeast Finland, following a decision by the European Commission. The size of the zone, covering Virolahti, Miehikkälä, and Lappeenranta, remains unchanged, but several measures have been tightened or clarified Yle reports.
A person drowned while fishing in a lake in Lohja on Friday afternoon. The incident occurred near Nummijärventie, an area with multiple lakes, though the West Uusimaa Rescue Department has not disclosed the exact location. The rescue department received the first emergency call shortly after 2:00 PM (Yle). Several
A 24-year-old woman has been sentenced to five years in prison for starting a fire in an apartment building in Tampere’s Tammela district last September, which forced the evacuation of over 40 residents and caused extensive damage. The Pirkanmaa District Court convicted Anni Eliisa Pieski of aggravated
A woman working as the director of a care home in Lapland is suspected of stealing narcotic medications prescribed to residents for her own use, according to the Lapland Police. The case, described as extensive and exceptional, involves allegations of aggravated narcotics offenses, nine counts of theft, and eight counts
A suspected improvised explosive device was found on the grounds of the former Veikkala school in Mustasaari, prompting a police response. The discovery was first reported by Vasabladet, with authorities confirming that a passerby alerted them to the object on Friday. The old school building, which now operates as a