Crime
A violent clash between football supporters broke out in Lahti on Saturday afternoon, leaving a restaurant damaged and dozens detained by police. The incident occurred ahead of a Veikkausliiga match between FC Lahti and HJK. The brawl took place in front of Iloinen kulkija (The Merry Traveler), a sports bar
Health
A child under the age of 15 drowned on Saturday at a popular swimming quarry in Kempele, according to authorities. The incident occurred at the Kalliomonttu quarry, an old rock quarry refurbished as a swimming area located on the border of Oulu and Kempele. The North Ostrobothnia Rescue Department announced
Crime
Police in Kuopio are appealing for public assistance in locating a 72-year-old woman who went missing from the Neulamäki district. The woman was last seen in the area, and authorities believe she may still be moving on foot within the city. According to police, the missing woman was
Politics
Several NATO leaders, including Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, received personalised revolvers as gifts from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the recent NATO summit in Ankara. The firearms, described as unique and engraved with each leader’s name, have since been handed over to authorities in their respective countries
Crime
A violent clash between rival football supporters broke out in central Lahti on Saturday afternoon, with police confirming that dozens of people were involved in the brawl. The incident occurred at Paasikivenaukio and is believed to be linked to the Veikkausliiga match between FC Lahti and HJK, which took place
Health
A person was rescued after sinking into the water at a popular swimming pond in Kempele on Saturday afternoon. The incident prompted a swift response from emergency services, with rescue divers successfully retrieving the individual. The rescue operation began shortly after the person sank, with divers saving them from the
Politics
The Finnish government’s decision to allocate €35 million to the Helsinki Garden arena project has sparked criticism from the opposition, particularly over the timing of the subsidy amid reductions in funding for sports facility construction nationwide. Centre Party Deputy Chair Markku Siponen has questioned Finance Minister Riikka Purra’s
Health
Patient medical records were discovered in a waste container outside Pietarsaari Hospital on Thursday evening, prompting an investigation by the Wellbeing Services County of Ostrobothnia. A passerby noticed the documents and reported the incident, after which the papers were immediately collected (Yle). The Wellbeing Services County is examining how the
Crime
A fire broke out in the stairwell of an apartment building in Viitasaari on Friday evening, causing severe damage and smoke affecting multiple apartments. Authorities suspect the blaze was deliberately set and are investigating the case as aggravated criminal mischief. The emergency center received a report of the fire at
Crime
A fire broke out in the stairwell of a two-story apartment building on Haapaniemi Road in Viitasaari on Friday evening, leading to the evacuation of residents and significant damage to the property. Authorities are treating the incident as suspected arson. The Central Finland Rescue Department confirmed that 20 people
Politics
Green Party Member of Parliament Fatim Diarra is expecting her first child, due in November. The 40-year-old politician shared the news with Iltalehti, revealing that she took a positive pregnancy test in a Parliament restroom. Diarra explained that she and her husband, Jari Järvenpää, had discussed having children
Culture
A strange dark ring observed in the sky over Oulu late Friday evening has been identified as a result of pyrotechnics used during a musical performance. The phenomenon, which puzzled onlookers, was visible for around ten minutes and drew significant attention. Reports of the unusual formation began emerging after 11: