Crime
A man born in 1948, who went missing in Ii in November 2024, has been found deceased. The body was discovered in a body of water in the area in May 2026, according to police reports. The last confirmed sighting of the man was on 29 November 2024 (Ilta-Sanomat)
Crime
A municipal employee of the City of Pori was threatened with a firearm during working hours on Monday morning in the Sampola district of Eastern Pori. The incident occurred when the employee was confronted by an individual brandishing a weapon, though no shots were fired and no injuries were reported.
Crime
Police are urgently searching for an 11-year-old girl who was last seen in the Maunula district of Helsinki. The girl, described as wearing gray clothing, has been missing since an unspecified time, prompting authorities to call for public assistance in locating her. MTV Uutiset, Iltalehti, and Ilta-Sanomat
Society
A man has died in a fire that broke out in a detached house in Pieksämäki on Sunday. The victim, described as an elderly man, was found during clearance work at the fire site, according to the Eastern Finland Police (MTV Uutiset). The fire engulfed a two-story detached house
Crime
Two separate stabbing incidents occurred in Finland in the early hours of Sunday morning, with one taking place in Ylöjärvi and another in central Helsinki.
Society
Police in Southwest Finland reported a busy weekend at the Ruisrock music festival in Ruissalo, with authorities recording dozens of drug-related offenses and issuing numerous fines for alcohol possession and e-cigarette use. While the overall atmosphere remained largely peaceful, law enforcement highlighted a rise in narcotics use and
Crime
A woman was taken into custody early Sunday morning in Kajaani following an altercation at a restaurant, during which she is suspected of assaulting a security guard. Ilta-Sanomat (IS) reports that the incident began after the woman caused a disturbance, prompting the security guard to intervene. According to police,
Crime
Police in Eastern Finland have confirmed a significant operation in the Peitsari area of Mikkeli, South Savo, following reports of gunfire and now verifying the occurrence of a violent crime. Authorities have classified the incident as an attempted homicide, with new details emerging about the victim and suspect.
Crime
Police in Oulu are actively searching for a 68-year-old man who went missing on Saturday evening. The last confirmed sightings of the man were in central Oulu, according to authorities. The missing man is approximately 180 centimetres tall. At the time of his disappearance, he was likely wearing
Health
Finnish-language YouTube channels featuring AI-generated doctors are disseminating misleading and potentially harmful health advice, targeting elderly viewers. The videos, which have accumulated over 4.3 million views, include false claims about curing diseases with simple remedies, such as drinking water to treat diabetes.
Crime
Police in Kemi and Simo responded to a series of incidents over the weekend, resulting in multiple arrests for assault, threats, and drunk driving. The disturbances included altercations in stores, a violent scuffle in Simo, and a chaotic scene outside a Kemi restaurant. Threatening Behavior in Kemi Stores A man
Crime
The annual Hangö Regatta sailing competition in Hanko once again drew large crowds of young people, many of whom were more focused on celebrations than sailing, leading to numerous police interventions over the weekend. The Western Uusimaa Police described the night preceding Saturday as "very typical" for the