Economy
Russia’s decision to increase rail transport tariffs for exports to Finland by eightfold has forced Finnish companies to halt fertilizer imports, disrupting a key supply chain for the country’s agriculture sector and risking higher costs for farmers and consumers. The government has pledged to mitigate the impact through
Society
A resident of Lohja was rescued from a well on Wednesday afternoon after becoming trapped while attempting to inspect a water meter. The incident occurred on Turuntie at approximately 12:30 p.m., according to the Rescue Service of Western Uusimaa. The individual had entered the well to check the
Climate
Finland recorded a warmer-than-usual June, with average temperatures 1–2 degrees above the long-term average across most of the country, according to data from the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI). The month was particularly warm in northernmost Lapland and the southwestern archipelago, where conditions were described as exceptionally
Politics
Russia has ordered the temporary closure of several rail border crossing points with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia, effective Wednesday. The decision, announced by Russian state media outlets Tass and Ria Novosti, restricts the movement of people, vehicles, goods, and freight (Yle). The closures now also include border stations in Vyborg,
Crime
Police in Lapland are continuing their search for a 50-year-old German woman who went missing in the village of Saija, Salla, after her dark Fiat Panda was found submerged in the Kuola River on Monday. The missing woman, a German citizen, was reportedly driving the vehicle at the
Culture
On Wednesday, 1 July, the Finnish Air Force will conduct a flyover of Bengtskär lighthouse to commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Bengtskär. The flight is scheduled for 14:15 at an altitude of approximately 300 meters, though details may change due to weather conditions (Ilta-Sanomat, Iltalehti)
Politics
The Supreme Court has ruled that the prosecution period for suspected defamation charges against Kivijärvi Municipal Manager Pekka Helppikangas will not be extended, effectively ending the case. The decision means Helppikangas will not face trial, despite the court acknowledging that he evaded the summons in a manner that led to
Economy
The Finnish government’s planned tax support for data centers will not take effect from the beginning of July as previously scheduled, though the project has not been abandoned entirely. According to government sources cited by MTV Uutiset, preparations for the support continue, but progress remains uncertain. The Economic Policy
Crime
A forty-year-old taxi driver is suspected of killing two pedestrians in a hit-and-run incident on the Kulosaari Bridge in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The victims, a 33-year-old woman and a man of approximately the same age, died at the scene after being
Health
A study conducted by HUS and the University of Helsinki has found that nighttime restrictions on electric scooter use in Helsinki have significantly reduced the number of brain injuries related to the vehicles. The restrictions were introduced in autumn 2021. The study examined 184 patients treated for electric scooter-related
Health
The Licensing and Supervision Authority (LVV) has issued a binding order to the Lapland Wellbeing Services County (Lapha) to address critical shortcomings at the Männikkö service home in Ivalo by 31 August. The decision follows an unannounced inspection triggered by a fatal incident in January, where an elderly resident died
Crime
The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (FCCA) has requested a police investigation into travel agency Melissa Travel over allegations of fraud and violations of travel service regulations. The case centers on reports from consumers who purchased travel packages from the company but were left without services after Melissa Travel declared