Society
A city employee in Kuusamo died on Monday after an ATV accident while performing work-related duties at Ruka. The incident has prompted investigations by the City of Kuusamo, police, and the Permit and Supervision Authority. The accident occurred around 8:00 AM near the ski stadium at Rukatunturi, specifically
Crime
Residents in Hyvinkää have reported at least three cases of suspected fraud involving door-to-door salespeople, prompting police to issue a warning about aggressive and deceptive sales tactics. All incidents involve English-speaking sellers who allegedly pressured customers into purchasing services, particularly pavement cleaning, before failing to deliver on
Culture
A gold nugget worth approximately €20,000, hidden in the Levi fell area as part of a treasure hunt campaign, has been found by a man from Espoo. The discovery was made near the Kätkätunturi hiking trail after the third and final clue was released, marking the end of a
Culture
A gold nugget worth approximately €20,000, hidden in the Levi fell area as part of a treasure hunt campaign, has been found by a man from Espoo. The discovery was made near the Kätkätunturi hiking trail after the third and final clue was released, marking the end of a
Politics
The Ministry of Education and Culture mistakenly published a press release on Thursday announcing that Finland’s Aalto Works architectural sites had been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The announcement, which was later confirmed to be false, was the result of a technical and human error. The Aalto
Politics
The Ministry of Education and Culture mistakenly published a press release on Thursday announcing that Finland’s Aalto Works architectural sites had been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The announcement, which was later confirmed to be false, was the result of a technical and human error. The Aalto
Politics
Former Coalition Party politician Jan Vapaavuori has stepped down from his role as senior advisor at the lobbying firm Geradin Partners following the Garden Helsinki arena controversy. Mikko Alkio, a shareholder at Geradin Partners, confirmed to MTV Uutiset that Vapaavuori’s departure was voluntary, and his profile has since been
Politics
Former Coalition Party politician Jan Vapaavuori has stepped down from his role as senior advisor at the lobbying firm Geradin Partners following the Garden Helsinki arena controversy. Mikko Alkio, a shareholder at Geradin Partners, confirmed to MTV Uutiset that Vapaavuori’s departure was voluntary, and his profile has since been
Crime
Police in Ostrobothnia are investigating a burglary at a jeweler’s shop in the center of Kauhajoki, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The incident is being treated as aggravated theft, with authorities suspecting that a significant amount of property was stolen. According to the police, a
Climate
Southern and southeastern Finland are experiencing unusually cold temperatures for July, with daytime highs dropping to autumn-like levels. Yle reports that on Tuesday, temperatures in these regions will reach only 13–14 degrees Celsius, well below the typical summer readings. Meteorologist Aleksi Lohtander notes that such low temperatures in
Climate
Southern and southeastern Finland are experiencing unusually cold temperatures for July, with daytime highs dropping to autumn-like levels. Yle reports that on Tuesday, temperatures in these regions will reach only 13–14 degrees Celsius, well below the typical summer readings. Meteorologist Aleksi Lohtander notes that such low temperatures in
Culture
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has approved the inclusion of Aalto Works—a collection of architectural sites designed by Alvar Aalto, Aino Aalto, and Elissa Aalto—on the World Heritage List, according to the Ministry of Education and Culture (Yle). The ensemble comprises 13 sites across Finland, showcasing modernist architecture.