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Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Blends Horror, Queer Awakening, and Hollywood Satire in Acclaimed A24 Release

Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, the latest film from American director Jane Schoenbrun, has sparked both controversy and critical acclaim since its Cannes Film Festival premiere last spring, where it won the Queer Palm for LGBTQ+ cinema. The film arrives in Finnish theaters on August 7, offering a surreal and provocative blend of horror, 1980s genre pastiche, and Hollywood satire.

Care home director in Lapland suspected of stealing patients' medication and diluting painkillers

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

Homemade Bomb Suspected at Mustasaari Daycare Site, Police Plan Controlled Detonation

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

Elderly Man Dies in Police Custody During Transport to Jyväskylä

An elderly man died on Thursday while being transported by police to a detention facility in Jyväskylä. The incident occurred after officers detained the man in Jämsä, where he was found intoxicated and unable to care for himself. According to the Central Finland Police Department, a patrol initially began transporting

Person Drowns in Kuusamo’s Kantolampi

A person has died after drowning in Kantolampi, a body of water in Kuusamo, North Ostrobothnia. The incident occurred on Friday morning, prompting an emergency response from local authorities. The North Ostrobothnia Rescue Department received an emergency call at approximately 11:36 (Iltalehti) or 11:30 (Ilta-Sanomat) regarding an

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Care home director in Lapland suspected of stealing patients' medication and diluting painkillers

Homemade Bomb Suspected at Mustasaari Daycare Site, Police Plan Controlled Detonation

Elderly Man Dies in Police Custody During Transport to Jyväskylä

Person Drowns in Kuusamo’s Kantolampi