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Crime
Conscript injured in hand grenade explosion during training in Niinisalo
A conscript sustained a minor hand injury on Friday morning after a practice hand grenade exploded during a shooting exercise at the Pori Brigade in Niinisalo. The incident occurred shortly after 10:00 AM, according to the Army (Helsingin Sanomat). The Pori Brigade confirmed that the conscript was injured when
Crime
Two Hunters Injured in Bear Attack During Legal Hunt in Joensuu
Two hunters were injured in separate encounters with a wounded bear during a legal bear hunt in the Uimaharju area of Joensuu on Friday morning. The incident occurred shortly before 6:00 AM, prompting an investigation by Eastern Finland Police, who confirmed that no criminal activity was suspected. The events
Health
Finland Confirms 19 African Swine Fever Cases in Wild Boar as Experts Warn of Seasonal Spread Risks
Finland has confirmed 19 cases of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar, all detected in the Virolahti area during July and August. The Finnish Food Authority continues to monitor the infection zone, which includes Virolahti, Miehikkälä, and the southern part of Lappeenranta, where movement restrictions in forests, hunting, and
Health
Measles Outbreak Linked to Ferry Travel Between Åland and Sweden, Urkult Festival – Cases Rise to 27 in Sweden, One Confirmed in Finland
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has confirmed that a person infected with measles traveled on ferries between Åland and Sweden earlier this month. The individual, who has been vaccinated, traveled on the Viking Glory from Mariehamn to Stockholm on 13 August, departing at 14:25, as well
Society
Two Separate Boating Incidents Reported in Finland
Two boating incidents occurred in Finland on Friday, resulting in one capsized rowboat in Laukaa and another stranded inflatable boat in Oulu. Neither incident led to serious injuries, though both highlight the importance of safety precautions on the water. Rowboat Capsizes in Laukaa During Livestream In Laukaa, two adults ended
Health
Promising Results in mRNA-Based Skin Cancer Vaccine Trial
A new mRNA-based vaccine therapy for melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer, has shown promising results in a late-stage clinical trial. Pharmaceutical companies Merck (known as MSD outside the U.S. and Canada) and Moderna announced on Wednesday that their experimental treatment significantly reduced the risk
Traffic
Ambulance and passenger car collide in Vaasa with no injuries
An ambulance and a passenger car were involved in a side collision in Vaasa on Thursday afternoon, with no injuries reported. The incident occurred at approximately 14:05 at the intersection of Huutoniementie and Melaniementie. The ambulance was on an emergency run, transporting a patient to hospital care with lights
Society
Finland sees rise in births with major hospitals preparing for busier autumn
Finland could be on track for a higher number of births by the end of 2026, according to recent data from Kela’s maternity grant applications. By July, grants had been applied for 32,984 children, a 25% increase compared to the same period last year, when the figure was
Politics
SDP remembers Eemeli Peltonen one year after his death in Parliament House
One year has passed since the death of Social Democratic Party (SDP) Member of Parliament Eemeli Peltonen, who died by suicide in Parliament House on 19 August 2025. The 30-year-old first-term MP from Järvenpää was remembered by SDP Chair Antti Lindtman in a social media post published
Health
Finnish landmarks to light up blue for European Migraine Day
Several urban landmarks across Finland will be illuminated in blue on September 12 to mark European Migraine Day, raising awareness of the country’s most common neurological disease. The initiative, organised by the Finnish Migraine Association, aims to highlight the challenges faced by those living with migraines and other headache
Health
Security Spray and Pepper Spray Used on Residents at Kainuu Disability Housing Unit as Employment Terminations Continue, Criminal Suspicions Expand, LVV Issues Formal Recommendation, and Legal Framework Clarified
Healthcare staff in Kainuu have used both a security spray and pepper spray on residents with intellectual disabilities at a 24-hour housing unit, a practice experts describe as highly exceptional and potentially unlawful. The security spray, which contains menthol and causes involuntary eyelid spasms when applied to the eye