Crime
A body was recovered from the water off Kruunuvuorenranta in Helsinki on Thursday evening, as authorities continue their search for a missing student from Lahti. A diver from the Border Guard discovered the unidentified body in the sea early in the evening, according to Yle and Iltalehti. Eyewitnesses told Ilta-
Culture
Finland has lost one of its most distinguished journalists and European affairs experts with the death of Helena Petäistö, who passed away on Thursday, 9 July, in a hospital in Tampere at the age of 75 (Yle, Ilta-Sanomat). She was previously reported to be 73, but Yle clarifies her
Crime
Police in Southwest Finland are searching for an 86-year-old man who went missing from a care home in Merikarvia. The man, described as being in good physical condition, may have difficulty finding his way back and is capable of moving independently over long distances (Ilta-Sanomat, Iltalehti). The
Economy
Visitors to the Poppi Pauhaa festival in Lappeenranta have reported unexpected duplicate card holds on their accounts following purchases made over the weekend. The issue has been traced to a system error at Osuuspankki, affecting multiple customers. Festival Responds to Customer Concerns Jarno Rehelmä, production manager at event organizer Rauhala
Traffic
A medium-sized water traffic accident occurred on Friday afternoon when a 24-meter steamship struck the Suvantosilta Bridge in Joensuu. The incident took place on the Pielisjoki River, where the bridge crosses the waterway. The North Karelia Rescue Department received an alert about the accident at 15:21, and
Crime
The Eastern Finland Police Department has issued a written warning to a detective chief inspector for repeated inappropriate behavior toward two female employees. The warning, dated June 16, 2026, follows an internal investigation into allegations of harassment, including unwanted touching, propositions, and persistent unwelcome advances. The women described multiple incidents
Politics
A devastating fire at a shoe factory in Jinjiang, Fujian Province, has resulted in a significant loss of life, according to Chinese authorities. The blaze broke out at midday local time, trapping workers inside the building and prompting a large-scale emergency response. Chinese President Xi Jinping described the incident
Politics
The recent NATO summit in Ankara concluded with decisions that mark a significant shift toward greater European defense autonomy, reducing reliance on the United States, while also deepening transatlantic industrial cooperation. French President Emmanuel Macron maintained a low profile during the event, but his long-standing advocacy for European strategic
Politics
The President of the Republic has approved legislative amendments proposed by the government to streamline information exchange between the police, other authorities, and, in certain cases, private actors. The changes, which will enter into force on 1 October 2026, aim to improve crime prevention, national security, and societal resilience to
Crime
Kent Police have released body camera footage showing the moment officers discovered a 33-year-old man hiding inside a refrigerator while attempting to evade arrest. Dean Foord, from Rochester, was found crouched in the small cold storage space during a police operation at his home. Foord was arrested on
Politics
The Finnish government has forwarded a proposal to increase pay transparency in workplaces to Parliament, marking a significant step in addressing gender-based pay disparities. The decision was made during a session of the Council of State on Thursday, with parliamentary processing set to begin in the autumn. The new
Politics
Social Security Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasonen (National Coalition Party, NCP) has given birth to her third child, a boy, who was born on Monday evening. She shared the news in an Instagram post on Thursday, expressing joy over the new addition to her family. A small, lively boy arrived in