Climate
Strong winds and heavy rainfall swept across Southern and Eastern Finland over the weekend, bringing risks of fallen trees, power outages, and localized flooding. The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) issued wind warnings for land areas in the south and east, with gusts intensifying to over 15 meters per second on
Economy
Finland is set to enhance aviation safety in Indonesia through a major project aimed at strengthening the country’s meteorological services. The initiative, led by Finnish companies and institutions, will provide advanced weather and aviation safety systems to improve flight reliability in one of the world’s largest archipelagic nations.
Climate
A significant environmental incident was reported in a waterway in Inkoo, prompting a response from emergency services. The incident was first reported on Thursday morning, with the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department confirming the environmental accident.
Climate
Finland is experiencing mixed and unstable weather conditions this week, with rain affecting large parts of the country while some regions enjoy sunshine. Meteorologists describe the weather as highly variable, with heavy showers already recorded in some areas and more significant rainfall expected over the weekend—though the forecast has
Crime
A critically endangered pallid harrier was found severely injured in a field in Laukaa after being shot with a shotgun, leading to its euthanasia following a veterinary examination. The incident has sparked outrage among wildlife conservationists due to the bird’s rarity in Finland.
Climate
An oil spill has occurred near Linnansaari National Park in Rantasalmi, affecting Lake Saimaa and partially spreading into a protected nature conservation area. The incident was caused by a technical fault in the commercial vessel Nina, owned by Mopro Oy, according to authorities, and has now been confirmed to have
Climate
Groundwater levels in Eastern Finland have fallen to critically low levels this summer, with experts warning that the situation may worsen without significant rainfall. The Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) reports that small groundwater formations in the region are currently 40–60 centimeters below the seasonal average, approaching the lowest levels
Climate
A young Saimaa ringed seal was found dead on Monday after drowning in a fishing net in Pihlajavi, Savonlinna. The incident marks the 13th recorded death of the critically endangered species in fishing gear this year, the highest annual number since the 1980s.
Climate
A powerful thunderstorm swept through parts of Finland on Sunday, bringing destructive hail—including rare ice shards—near-record rainfall, and hazardous driving conditions to regions including Southern Ostrobothnia, Pirkanmaa, and areas near Turku. The extreme weather caused localized damage, left residents stunned by its intensity, and resulted in significant
Economy
Teollisuuden Voima (TVO) has announced that the Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) nuclear power plant unit will operate at reduced capacity for the coming weeks due to a technical fault in two of its main circulation pumps. The plant is currently producing electricity at approximately 1,300 megawatts, which corresponds to about
Climate
Finland is experiencing a shift in weather patterns this week, with rain dominating much of the country—including extreme rainfall in some areas—as temperatures remain below seasonal averages in several regions. The change comes as August nears its end, with meteorologists predicting a mix of wet and dry conditions
Climate
A single-family home in Oulu sustained severe damage early Sunday morning after a lightning strike triggered a fire. The incident occurred around 00:30 on Hintantie when lightning struck a spruce tree adjacent to the house, causing burning branches to land on the terrace and ignite garden furniture. The