A majority of large Finnish companies have adjusted their long-term strategies in response to heightened geopolitical risks, according to a survey commissioned by OP Financial Group. The findings highlight how global political tensions are reshaping business operations, supply chains, and investment priorities.
A group of primary school-aged girls in Helsinki’s Vuosaari district, which sparked public concern last spring, has seen a reduction in reported crimes over the summer, though one of its members was involved in an alleged aggravated assault in July. Police and city youth services describe the situation
Strong winds and heavy rainfall swept across Southern and Eastern Finland over the weekend, bringing risks of fallen trees, power outages, and localized flooding. The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) issued wind warnings for land areas in the south and east, with gusts intensifying to over 15 meters per second on
The introduction of tuition fees for students from outside the EU and EEA has led to a decline in new international enrolments in Finnish upper secondary schools and vocational institutions this autumn. While the full impact of the legislative change remains uncertain, early reports indicate a sharp drop in applications,
A 60-year-old man from Joensuu died on Wednesday following a violent assault at a private residence in the city’s Rantakylä district. Emergency services were alerted to the incident in the afternoon, and despite resuscitation attempts by police and paramedics, the victim succumbed to his injuries while being