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
Traffic
Häme Police are investigating a traffic accident on Highway 3 near Iittala in Hämeenlinna, where a passenger car overturned after an evasive maneuver during an overtaking attempt. The incident occurred on Wednesday, 8 July, at approximately 11:15. According to police, the driver of the passenger car was overtaking a
Traffic
A serious collision on Highway 5 in Alapitkä, Lapinlahti, last week left three people injured and prompted an ongoing police investigation into potential traffic safety violations. Meanwhile, authorities in Häme are seeking public assistance after a separate incident on Highway 3 involving a hit-and-run truck. Collision on Highway
Crime
Finnish police have issued a warning about a growing trend where young people are being targeted for money laundering schemes through social media platforms. Criminals are luring individuals with promises of easy, risk-free earnings, but authorities stress that participation in such activities is a punishable offense. Recruitment on popular
Society
A fire at the Kontula Shopping Center on April 6, which resulted in one fatality, was caused by a technical fault in an electrical device, police have confirmed. The preliminary investigation into the incident has now been completed. The fire broke out in the early hours of Monday in a
Crime
The alcohol beverage section at Kaleva Prisma in Tampere will soon be secured behind lockable roll-up doors during nighttime hours, as the store seeks to curb thefts and disturbances. According to Aamulehti, the doors will be locked when alcohol sales are prohibited, closing at 9 PM and reopening at
Politics
A refrigerated truck bearing the logo of Finland’s K Group was spotted in footage from the funeral procession of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking confusion and prompting an investigation by the Finnish retail giant. The video, published by Reuters, shows a large crowd surrounding the
Crime
A 40-year-old man has been remanded into custody on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a dangerous object following a violent stabbing incident outside the Apollo nightclub in central Helsinki early Sunday morning. The Helsinki District Court approved the detention on Wednesday, with the suspect facing multiple
Politics
The Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has launched a public consultation on a draft act aimed at transposing the EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work into national law. The consultation period runs from 8 July to 28 August 2026, with the new legislation set to
Economy
S-Pankki has announced a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Oma Säästöpankki, valuing the Finnish savings bank at approximately €571.4 million. Under the terms of the offer, shareholders will receive €17.20 per share, a 47% premium over Oma Säästöpankki’s closing price prior to the
Traffic
Finland is set to witness its largest road transport operation on Thursday evening, as a colossal fuel tank begins its journey from Teuva to Kaskinen Port. The transport, organised by Vuorsola Oy, will carry a 300-tonne fuel tank—equivalent to the weight of around 150 passenger cars—manufactured by