Society
Haltiala Farm has announced it will no longer organise its popular toy hunt event after adults disregarded rules and hoarded toys intended for children. The farm, located in northern Helsinki, shared its decision in a video posted on social media following last Friday’s event. The farm had hidden over
Politics
Finland will be represented by President Alexander Stubb at a high-level meeting in Paris today, where leaders of a coalition of nations supporting Ukraine will gather to discuss strengthening the country’s air defence. The meeting, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron, is expected to draw at least 25
Culture
A strange dark ring observed in the sky over Oulu late Friday evening has been identified as a result of pyrotechnics used during a musical performance. The phenomenon, which puzzled onlookers, was visible for around ten minutes and drew significant attention. Reports of the unusual formation began emerging after 11:
Culture
A previously unknown butterfly species has been identified in Finland, marking an exceptionally rare discovery in the country. The Cuprina fuscella, a species with no close relatives in Finland, was found in the village of Bromarv in Raasepori by 12-year-old Sara Mutanen.
Culture
Finland has lost one of its most distinguished journalists and European affairs experts with the death of Helena Petäistö, who passed away on Thursday, 9 July, in a hospital in Tampere at the age of 75 (Yle, Ilta-Sanomat). She was previously reported to be 73, but Yle clarifies her
Politics
The spouse of Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns Party), journalist Mikko Välimaa, has accused artworks in two separate exhibitions—one in Turku and another in Parkano—of containing veiled threats against the minister. The allegations, made on social media platform X, have intensified debates over artistic freedom, political expression, and
Politics
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has responded to parliamentary questions regarding the government’s decision to allocate €35 million in conditional support for the planned Garden Helsinki multi-purpose arena, but key details about the decision-making process remain unanswered. The project, estimated to cost over €400 million, has faced scrutiny
Culture
Emeritus Professor Kai Kristian Donner has died at the age of 74, Helsingin Sanomat (HS) reports in an obituary. Donner passed away on 24 May after battling an incurable illness for over two decades (Ilta-Sanomat). Born in Helsinki on 22 May 1952, Donner studied zoology at the University of
Culture
Archaeologists have discovered the remains of a rare medieval stone manor in Turku’s Koroinen district, believed to have belonged to a bishop. The find, made during excavations in June, sheds new light on Finland’s early ecclesiastical history. The excavation, led by the University of Turku in collaboration with
Traffic
Traffic in central Hämeenlinna was severely disrupted due to the Let’s Play Little Star (Pikku Kakka) summer tour event organised by Yle. The concert, originally scheduled to begin at 17:00, was postponed to no later than 18:00 due to heavy congestion on nearby roads, with some areas
Politics
The Finnish Government has appointed Minna Karvonen as the new Director General of the Finnish National Gallery. Her term will begin on 1 November 2026 and continue until 31 October 2031, as confirmed by the Ministry of Education and Culture. Karvonen currently serves as the Director of the Division for
Culture
Korkeasaari Zoo has announced the birth of three Pallas's cat cubs, marking the largest litter for the zoo’s breeding pair and the largest recorded for the species at the facility. The cubs, now two months old, were first observed in early May when their mother, Mimi, began