Crime
Police in Kuopio are appealing for public assistance in locating a 72-year-old woman who went missing from the Neulamäki district. The woman was last seen in the area, and authorities believe she may still be moving on foot within the city. According to police, the missing woman was
Crime
A violent clash between rival football supporters broke out in central Lahti on Saturday afternoon, with police confirming that dozens of people were involved in the brawl. The incident occurred at Paasikivenaukio and is believed to be linked to the Veikkausliiga match between FC Lahti and HJK, which took place
Crime
A fire broke out in the stairwell of an apartment building in Viitasaari on Friday evening, causing severe damage and smoke affecting multiple apartments. Authorities suspect the blaze was deliberately set and are investigating the case as aggravated criminal mischief. The emergency center received a report of the fire at
Crime
A fire broke out in the stairwell of a two-story apartment building on Haapaniemi Road in Viitasaari on Friday evening, leading to the evacuation of residents and significant damage to the property. Authorities are treating the incident as suspected arson. The Central Finland Rescue Department confirmed that 20 people
Traffic
Helsinki Police detained three individuals on Friday evening following a brief but dangerous car pursuit through the city. The incident began at approximately 8:30 PM in Malminkartano, where authorities received a report of a vehicle driving suspiciously, according to the Helsinki Police Command Center (Iltalehti). When officers attempted to
Society
A young child sustained hand injuries in an accident at Linnanmäki amusement park on Friday evening. According to police, the incident occurred when the child’s hands became trapped under a heavy plate covering electrical cabinet wiring. The emergency center received a report of the accident at approximately 20:00,
Crime
A woman in Höganäs, southern Sweden, reported an unusual theft after a magpie flew into her home and snatched her gold wedding ring from a table. The incident occurred on Wednesday as the 45-year-old woman was preparing lunch, according to Helsingborgs Dagblad (HD). The woman had removed her
Society
Police in Southeast Finland have confiscated a swastika flag from an apartment balcony in Kouvola after its owner repeatedly displayed it despite orders to remove it. The flag, which was visible from the street, was seized on Friday following a preliminary investigation into potential incitement against a population group. The
Crime
Police are seeking assistance in locating an approximately 80-year-old woman who went missing in Äkäslompolo, Kolari, on Friday morning. Ilta-Sanomat reports that the woman was last seen at around 9:30 AM. The missing woman is described as approximately 172 centimeters tall and slender. She has long,
Crime
The Southeast Finland Police Department has recorded a significant rise in sexual offenses during the first half of this year, with 262 cases investigated—an increase of 48 percent compared to the same period last year. Ilta-Sanomat reports that this marks a jump of 85 cases, while Iltalehti highlights
Crime
A person walking their dog in Seinäjoki was attacked by a loose dog on Wednesday evening, sustaining injuries that required immediate medical attention. The incident occurred in the wooded area of Pelipuisto Park near Ruukintie at approximately 20:45. According to the Ostrobothnia Police Department, the victim was walking their
Crime
Finnish wild berry industry companies and entrepreneurs are facing corruption charges in the Lapland District Court, with allegations of aggravated and basic bribery involving Thai officials. The case, filed in June, involves nine companies and 21 individuals, including prominent figures previously convicted of human trafficking offenses.