Climate
Finland is experiencing a weekend of heavy rainfall, with some regions recording exceptional precipitation levels before a shift toward drier conditions early this week. Over the past 24 hours, up to 114.1 millimeters of rain has fallen in Karhia, Multia, according to Foreca meteorologist Ilkka Alanko (Ilta-Sanomat). More
Traffic
A serious traffic accident involving three vehicles occurred in Pirkkala in the early hours of the morning, leaving one person seriously injured. The incident took place on Pyhäjärventie, approximately 900 meters from Lentoasemantie in the direction of Ylöjärvi, around 01:00. According to the Pirkanmaa Rescue Department, the injured person—
Politics
A large wooden box addressed to two key figures in the controversial Helsinki Garden project has appeared in Suvilahti, sparking intrigue and political speculation. The box, measuring roughly 130–150 centimeters in each direction, was discovered near the Hanasaari power plant and is marked with references to the €35 million
Politics
A large wooden box addressed to two key figures in the controversial Helsinki Garden project has appeared in Suvilahti, sparking intrigue and political speculation. The box, measuring roughly 130–150 centimeters in each direction, was discovered near the Hanasaari power plant and is marked with references to the €35 million
Economy
Saturday’s Lotto draw did not produce any winners matching all seven main numbers, nor did any players secure six correct numbers plus the additional number. Iltalehti reports that the winning row was 5, 13, 14, 19, 22, 28, and 38, with the additional number drawn as 4 and the
Health
An approximately 80-year-old man drowned while swimming in Hirvensalmi, according to authorities. The incident occurred on Saturday when emergency services received a call reporting that the man had gone into the water but failed to return to shore. Multiple rescue units, emergency medical services, and police were dispatched
Health
An approximately 80-year-old man drowned while swimming in Hirvensalmi, according to authorities. The incident occurred on Saturday when emergency services received a call reporting that the man had gone into the water but failed to return to shore. Multiple rescue units, emergency medical services, and police were dispatched
Traffic
A district heating pipe leak on Tullivuorenkatu in the Malmi district of Helsinki caused water to spray several meters into the air on Saturday evening. The incident was first reported to the Helsinki Rescue Department at around 8:30 PM. A local resident, Olga, captured the scene on video, showing
Crime
An 80-year-old woman died after being stabbed multiple times near Kontula metro station in Helsinki on Saturday. The attack occurred at around 11:23 a.m. in front of entrance C of the metro station, with the victim sustaining severe injuries before succumbing to them at the scene.
Society
The South Savo Rescue Department is conducting a search operation for a swimmer who went missing in Hirvensalmi on Saturday evening. The individual left from a dock to swim but failed to return. An emergency call was received at around 18:00 near Kaukolantie, prompting the dispatch of multiple rescue
Society
The South Savo Rescue Department is conducting a search operation for a swimmer who went missing in Hirvensalmi on Saturday evening. The individual left from a dock to swim but failed to return. An emergency call was received at around 18:00 near Kaukolantie, prompting the dispatch of multiple rescue
Health
A water boiling advisory has been issued for residents of Petäjävesi following the detection of deteriorated microbiological quality in water samples from the municipal waterworks’ upper reservoir and distribution network. The advisory, which remains in effect until further notice, applies to water supplied by the Petäjävesi municipal water utility. According