Crime
A 51-year-old forensic psychiatrist, Roope Bob Tikkanen, has withdrawn his legal claim against the estate of his late wife, leaving the dispute unresolved. The withdrawal was confirmed by the Helsinki District Court on Tuesday, 30 June, after Tikkanen’s attorney submitted a formal notice stating that the plaintiff
Crime
The Helsinki District Court has remanded an Indonesian man in absentia on suspicion of disclosing a security secret, a treason offence under Finnish law. The decision was made on Monday, following a request by the National Bureau of Investigation (KRP). The suspected crime occurred in August 2021 in Eurajoki, Satakunta,
Traffic
A woman died in a traffic accident in Vantaa on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 AM on Lehdokkitie, where a truck was also involved in the collision (Iltalehti). The woman, who was of legal age, was pronounced dead at the scene (Yle). According to initial reports,
Crime
The Helsinki District Court has detained a man in his fifties in absentia on suspicion of disclosing a security secret, an act classified as treason. The detention, requested by the National Bureau of Investigation (KRP), was issued on Monday. The suspect, an Indonesian national, is believed to have committed the
Crime
An explosive device detonated in the lobby of a residential building in Monaco on Monday evening, injuring three people in what authorities are treating as a deliberate attack. The suspect remains at large. The explosion occurred at approximately 9:00 PM local time in a building where Ukrainian oligarch Vadym
Politics
The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has expanded its Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide on Suomi.fi to include new instructions on how to respond to aerial threats, including drone-related dangers. The update provides guidance on warning systems, preparation, and protective measures during such incidents, with specific details
Economy
Residents in several Espoo neighbourhoods are protesting a decision by the city to increase ground rents by up to ten times their current levels, calling the move unreasonable and financially devastating. The hikes affect around 50 residential plots, primarily in Latokaski, Espoo Centre, Karakallio, Kauklahde, and Niittykumpu, where lease agreements
Politics
A recent survey commissioned by Helsingin Sanomat reveals that a majority of Finns believe Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government has failed in its core responsibilities. According to the poll, 52 percent of respondents describe the government’s performance as "poor" or "fairly poor," while only
Health
International health experts are monitoring a possible new sexually transmitted infection (STI) that has emerged in several European countries. The disease, known as dermatophilosis or mud fever, causes scaly skin lesions, blisters, and pustules, which can appear on various parts of the body. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and
Economy
Finland’s landline telephone network, which has operated since the 1880s, has officially come to an end as Elisa discontinues its remaining connections today, following what is believed to be the last-ever commercial nationwide landline call made on Tuesday 30 June Helsingin Sanomat reports. The final call was broadcast
Crime
Oulu police are investigating a series of violent incidents in which a cyclist has repeatedly targeted individuals of foreign background, with the latest attack occurring on Friday, 26 June. Authorities are treating the cases as a single crime series and are examining whether they constitute hate crimes. Ilta-Sanomat reports
Crime
Police in Oulu are investigating a series of knife attacks targeting individuals with foreign backgrounds, with six suspected incidents reported over the past year. Authorities are examining whether a single perpetrator is responsible for the assaults, which have all occurred within a two-kilometre radius in the city. The latest