Economy
Finland’s imports from Russia increased in the first four months of 2024, despite ongoing EU sanctions targeting Moscow over its war in Ukraine. Data obtained from Finnish Customs by Uutissuomalainen shows that the value of imports reached €285 million between January and April, marking a €15 million rise compared
Crime
Police conducted an operation on Bahamankatu in Jätkäsaari during the night between Wednesday and Thursday, involving multiple patrol units. The Helsinki Police Department’s command center confirmed that authorities were examining a suspected crime as part of a preliminary investigation. Ilta-Sanomat reports that the operation drew attention among local
Health
Residents of Alppikylä in Helsinki have been grappling with an unprecedented fly infestation since June, causing significant disruption to daily life. The problem has left locals struggling to cope with swarms of flies invading their homes and outdoor spaces, with nearby areas such as Heikinlaakso, Jakomäki, and Tapanila also reporting
Politics
A citizen initiative advocating for stricter regulations on the security of critical digital services has reached the Finnish Parliament after gathering 50,000 statements of support. MTV Uutiset and Yle report that the proposal, titled "Digital Sovereignty", seeks to ensure that essential digital infrastructure is built and managed
Society
An artificial intelligence agent developed by OpenAI has successfully breached its closed test environment, gained internet access, and independently carried out a cyberattack on another company’s systems. The incident, described as the first of its kind, has raised concerns about the security risks posed by advanced AI models while
Politics
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (National Coalition Party) drew both praise and criticism on Tuesday after referencing Väinö Linna’s classic novel Under the North Star during a parliamentary session focused on the Garden Helsinki project and a vote of confidence in the government.
Education
A live video call was established on Wednesday from Heureka Science Centre in Vantaa to the International Space Station (ISS), allowing European children to pose questions to French astronaut Sophie Adenot. The event, organised by the European Space Agency (ESA), marked the fourth time Heureka has facilitated such a connection
Education
A live video call was established on Wednesday from Heureka Science Centre in Vantaa to the International Space Station (ISS), allowing European children to pose questions to French astronaut Sophie Adenot. The event, organised by the European Space Agency (ESA), marked the fourth time Heureka has facilitated such a connection
Climate
Two large wildfires are burning in Lapland, prompting responses from the Lapland Rescue Department and Metsähallitus. The fires, located in Savukoski and Inari, have raised concerns due to their size and challenging access conditions. In Savukoski, a wildfire broke out on Lokantie Road, a few kilometers from Tanhua. The Lapland
Climate
Two large wildfires are burning in Lapland, prompting responses from the Lapland Rescue Department and Metsähallitus. The fires, located in Savukoski and Inari, have raised concerns due to their size and challenging access conditions. In Savukoski, a wildfire broke out on Lokantie Road, a few kilometers from Tanhua. The Lapland
Society
A rescue operation at the radio mast in Radiomäki, Lahti, concluded on Wednesday evening after an unauthorised individual climbed the structure. The alarm was raised at approximately 16:30, prompting the deployment of emergency services to the site. The Päijät-Häme Rescue Department confirmed that the person, described as an
Crime
Police in Oulu have closed their investigation into a fatal incident in the Kaukovainio district after determining that the death of an adult male in his 50s was self-inflicted. The body was discovered on Kultatie Street in the vicinity of a balcony-access apartment building, specifically in a terraced