Economy
Visitors to the Poppi Pauhaa festival in Lappeenranta have reported unexpected duplicate card holds on their accounts following purchases made over the weekend. The issue has been traced to a system error at Osuuspankki, affecting multiple customers. Festival Responds to Customer Concerns Jarno Rehelmä, production manager at event organizer Rauhala
Politics
The recent NATO summit in Ankara concluded with decisions that mark a significant shift toward greater European defense autonomy, reducing reliance on the United States, while also deepening transatlantic industrial cooperation. French President Emmanuel Macron maintained a low profile during the event, but his long-standing advocacy for European strategic
Politics
The Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has launched a public consultation on a draft act aimed at transposing the EU Directive on improving working conditions in platform work into national law. The consultation period runs from 8 July to 28 August 2026, with the new legislation set to
Economy
S-Pankki has announced a tender offer to acquire all outstanding shares of Oma Säästöpankki, valuing the Finnish savings bank at approximately €571.4 million. Under the terms of the offer, shareholders will receive €17.20 per share, a 47% premium over Oma Säästöpankki’s closing price prior to the
Traffic
Finland is set to witness its largest road transport operation on Thursday evening, as a colossal fuel tank begins its journey from Teuva to Kaskinen Port. The transport, organised by Vuorsola Oy, will carry a 300-tonne fuel tank—equivalent to the weight of around 150 passenger cars—manufactured by
Health
Finnish berry producers Frozen Berry Ltd. and Pakkasmarja have issued precautionary recalls for batches of fresh strawberries, raspberries, and arctic brambles due to potential flavor and odor defects. The recalls affect products delivered on Saturday, 4 July, and sold exclusively in Prisma stores under the HOK-Elanto chain. Consumers who
Society
Finnish rental housing providers Lumo Kodit and Sato have placed thousands of balconies under temporary usage bans following safety inspections prompted by concerns over building materials. The measures come after the Safety Investigation Authority (Otkes) warned in May that fiber-cement boards are unsuitable for use as balcony railings due
Society
Several window panes in a student housing building operated by the Helsinki Region Student Housing Foundation (HOAS) in Tapiola, Espoo, have shattered in recent weeks, with incidents dating back to 2023 Yle reports. The defects have affected multiple units across different floors of the 13-storey wooden apartment block named
Economy
The security of supply fee, collected as part of the electricity transmission price, has risen sharply since the beginning of April, increasing sixfold to bolster Finland’s crisis preparedness. The adjustment comes in response to heightened security risks, including Russia’s war of aggression and the lingering effects of the
Politics
Finland has rejected approximately 1,400 out of 1,600 processed seasonal work visa applications for wild berry pickers this year, representing nearly 90% of applications, according to a press release from the Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA). The decisions cite risks of worker exploitation and employers' failure to
Politics
Finland has taken significant steps to enhance NATO’s defence capabilities and its own security through a series of agreements signed at the NATO Summit Defence Industry Forum in Ankara on 7 July 2026. The initiatives, announced by Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen, include major procurements, multinational collaborations, advancements in
Politics
Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs has processed approximately 1,600 of the 2,200 seasonal work visa applications submitted this year for wild berry picking, with nearly 90% of those processed being rejected. The majority of rejections stem from concerns over worker exploitation and employers’ failure to comply with