Crime
The body of a boater who went missing in Loviisa in early July has been found deceased, bringing an end to a nearly two-week search operation. The discovery follows reports of an empty motorboat circling off the coast of Vadholmen on the night of July 4. The Coast Guard
Society
Ella Varis, a former senior constable known for her social media presence as Somepoliisi (Social Media Police), has resigned from the police force, citing workplace bullying as the reason. Her case has sparked discussions about harassment within the police and the boundaries of officers' conduct on social media. Varis
Society
The Southwest Finland Wellbeing Services County (Varha) has increased meal prices in some of its disability housing services without informing residents or their families in advance. The price adjustment took effect in April, leading to unexpected cost hikes for some individuals. A parent told Turun Sanomat that the price of
Society
A fatal water rescue operation took place at Tanelinlampi in Seinäjoki during the early hours of Friday morning. Emergency services were alerted between 1:00 and 2:00 AM, with the Pohjanmaa Rescue Department confirming that the incident was reported at approximately 1:30 AM (Ilta-Sanomat). Four rescue units
Traffic
A passenger car overturned on Highway 1, also known as the Turku Motorway, near the Suomusjärvi junction on Friday morning, prompting a response from emergency services. The incident occurred around 8:30 AM, when the vehicle drifted onto the central lane of the motorway before ending up on its roof,
Crime
Police in Oulu have confirmed that a 34-year-old man detained in April in connection with a series of bicycle-related stabbings is no longer a suspect. The man was initially held on probable suspicion of a stabbing in Raksila on 14 April but was released by the Oulu
Climate
A significant rain system is approaching Finland from the southwest, bringing unusually high precipitation levels over the weekend. Meteorologists warn that parts of the country may receive an entire month’s worth of rainfall in just a few days, with the added risk of severe thunderstorms, strong winds, potential localized
Crime
A man died early Friday morning after falling from an eighth-floor balcony in Tikkurila, Vantaa. Emergency services, including police, rescue personnel, and paramedics, were alerted to the incident on Kielotie at approximately 5:52 AM. Despite resuscitation efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have ruled
Economy
Finland’s agricultural sector is set to undergo significant structural changes by 2035, with the number of farms shrinking while average farm sizes grow, according to a recent survey. The Farm Development Prospects 2026–2035 report by Kantar Agri, published in Maaseudun Tulevaisuus, forecasts that the country will have around
Economy
Finnish homebuyers are increasingly choosing longer mortgage terms—some exceeding 35 or even 40 years—to reduce monthly payments and free up funds for investments, according to recent reports from banks and financial institutions. The trend has accelerated since June, when a legislative change extended the maximum mortgage term from
Economy
The Olkiluoto 2 (OL2) nuclear reactor will continue operating at a reduced power level until the end of 2027, Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) has confirmed. The restriction, which limits production to 735 megawatts (MW) instead of the full 890 MW capacity, is in place to mitigate the risk of a
Economy
A high-level business delegation led by India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, visited Finland on 16–17 July to advance bilateral cooperation in digital technologies, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and the food and consumer industries. The visit comes as both countries seek to deepen economic relations