Climate
Finland has submitted its draft National Restoration Plan for public consultation, outlining how the country will implement the EU’s Nature Restoration Regulation. However, the plan omits targets for boreal natural forests due to unresolved disagreements between government ministries, while also scaling back peatland restoration goals and facing a significant
Crime
A 19-year-old dual US-Estonian national, identified as Peter Stokes, has been extradited to the United States following his arrest in Finland in April. Stokes faces charges of conspiracy, computer intrusion, and fraud, according to the US Department of Justice (Yle). Stokes was detained at Helsinki Airport based
Crime
Raimo Tienhaara, a 68-year-old figure long associated with Finland’s criminal underworld, has been sentenced to one year and nine months of suspended imprisonment for aggravated tax fraud, smuggling, and alcohol offenses. The Helsinki District Court delivered the verdict on Thursday, concluding a case involving large-scale illegal
Traffic
Metsähallitus will launch a trial of paid parking at four national parks and one protected area starting in late summer, as state funding for maintaining nature destinations declines. The initiative aims to cover costs related to parking areas, roads, and hiking infrastructure, with revenue reinvested into the upkeep of these
Economy
A 48.2-gram gold nugget, named Luna, has been found in Palsinoja, a stream flowing into the Ivalo River in Lapland. The discovery marks the largest gold nugget found in the region so far this summer, with the last larger find recorded four years ago (Ilta-Sanomat).
Economy
Finland’s housing market is expected to rebound next year, with prices likely to turn upward after a period of decline, according to forecasts from the Finnish Hypothecary Association (Hypo). Meanwhile, the broader economy is showing signs of growth, though high unemployment, rising bankruptcies, and lingering uncertainties remain key challenges.
Politics
The decision to allocate conditional state aid to the Garden Helsinki project has drawn criticism over transparency, democratic processes, and the city’s long-term priorities, with governing party leaders facing scrutiny over how the agreement was reached. The project has also released new visualizations and revised plans, scaling back
Economy
Finnish dairy producers are facing growing financial strain as Valio, the country’s largest dairy company, implements a second price reduction this year. From 1 July, the price Valio pays producers will drop by 3 cents per litre, bringing the base price below 50 cents per litre for many farms.
Health
The Espoo branch of beauty clinic Nordicshape has filed for bankruptcy, submitting a petition to the District Court of Western Uusimaa on Wednesday. The move follows a suspension of operations imposed earlier this year by the Licensing and Supervisory Authority for Welfare and Health (Valvira) due to serious patient safety
Politics
A Lappeenranta-based entrepreneur has been sentenced to 3 years and 8 months in prison for aggravated regulatory offenses after his company illegally exported 164 trucks and trailers to Russia in violation of EU sanctions. The South Karelia District Court issued the verdict on Wednesday, ordering the forfeiture of €600,
Society
Colorado potato beetles have been found in a home garden in Savonlinna, prompting immediate control efforts by authorities. The Finnish Food Authority reports that a small number of beetles, larvae, and eggs were discovered at the site, with rapid action taken to prevent the pest from establishing a permanent population
Politics
Permanent secretaries have submitted a draft proposal to amend the government decree governing Stea funding for social welfare and health sector associations and foundations. The proposal, sent to responsible ministers on Tuesday evening, aims to clarify and sharpen the criteria for granting subsidies amid ongoing debate over funding priorities and