Crime
The District Court of Western Uusimaa has sentenced an 18-year-old man to two years in prison for attempted aggravated assault, assault, and unlawful threat following a knife attack at Live Vocational College in Leppävaara, Espoo, in September 2025. The charge of preparing a serious crime against life or
Economy
Rents for privately funded studio apartments in Finnish university cities have seen moderate increases over the past year, with the most significant rises recorded in Vaasa, according to data from Statistics Finland. However, the broader Capital Region, including Helsinki, has experienced a decline in studio rents.
Crime
A 42-year-old female teacher in Uusimaa has been detained from her position following suspicions of aggravated sexual molestation of a child. The decision to suspend her from duty was made on Monday, 13 July, and will remain in effect until a final resolution is reached in the case.
Crime
A 42-year-old primary school teacher has been remanded in custody on suspicion of aggravated sexual abuse of a child, following a hearing at the Itä-Uusimaa District Court on Thursday. Iltalehti reports that the court ruled in favor of remanding the woman, who has no prior criminal record
Education
The University of Helsinki has identified scoring errors in the spring 2026 joint admissions C-exam, which may have impacted applicants’ chances of securing a study place. The exam, held on 4 June, was used for admissions in six fields: biology, food sciences, geosciences, geography, forest sciences, and agricultural sciences.
Education
The University of Helsinki has identified errors in the scoring of certain tasks in the Spring 2026 C admissions exam, which may impact applicants who narrowly missed the acceptance threshold for their chosen programmes. The exam, held on 4 June, was a joint test for six fields of study: biology,
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
Education
Haaga-Helia University of Applied Sciences sent erroneous acceptance notifications to 46 applicants on Thursday, informing them of a study place they had not been granted. The affected individuals had applied for the Business Technologies programme during the spring joint application but had not been offered admission. Saija Sokka, Director
Education
The University of Eastern Finland has announced it will appeal the Ministry of Education’s decision to deny funding for a child welfare research project. The move follows Minister of Education Ville Rydman’s (Finns Party) rejection of nine social work research proposals, including the university’s Feedback-Informed Approach
Society
Professor Anto Leikola, a distinguished biologist, historian, and populariser of science, has died at the age of 89. Leikola passed away on 18 June in Helsinki, as confirmed by his son, author Markus Leikola, to Helsingin Sanomat (HS). Leikola was widely recognised for his ability to bridge the gap between
Politics
The National Coalition Party (NCP) parliamentary group has published an artificial intelligence (AI) report outlining proposals to criminalize harmful AI use and position Finland as a leading hub for data centers. The report, presented on Tuesday, suggests legislative measures to address risks while promoting AI-driven efficiency in public services
Education
A legislative amendment entering into force on 1 July will allow unemployed job seekers aged 25 and over to pursue open university courses without restrictions while retaining their unemployment benefits. The change, confirmed on 16 June, removes previous barriers that required labour authorities to assess the impact of studies on