Politics
A 25-year-old Russian man, Vasilii Marinin, is at risk of deportation from Finland after the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) rejected his second asylum application. Marinin, who fled Russia in autumn 2022 to avoid military conscription and persecution due to his sexual orientation and anti-war views, has built
Health
A total of 16 people drowned in Finland in June, according to preliminary statistics from the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Federation (SUH). This marks a significant increase compared to June 2024, when eight drownings were recorded (Yle). Notably, four of the June drownings occurred during the Midsummer weekend, a
Health
A Rottweiler owned by Mervi Wiberg tested positive for cocaine during a doping test at a dog show held at Messukeskus in December last year, leading to a competition ban until late October. The result, which arrived six months after the test was conducted, came as a shock to Wiberg,
Health
Finnish-language YouTube channels featuring AI-generated doctors are disseminating misleading and potentially harmful health advice, targeting elderly viewers. The videos, which have accumulated over 4.3 million views, include false claims about curing diseases with simple remedies, such as drinking water to treat diabetes.
Climate
A heavy rain shower caused a stormwater pipe to rupture at an elderly care facility in Järvenpää on Saturday evening, leading to significant flooding. The Central Uusimaa Rescue Department confirmed that water spread across approximately 250 square meters, affecting multiple rooms on the first floor and basement of the building.
Health
Children who grow up with dogs in early childhood experience fewer respiratory infections, require fewer antibiotic courses, and have more healthy weeks during their first year of life, according to a study by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL). The findings suggest that dog-associated microbes in the
Health
Euro-East Oy, the Finnish distributor for the Reeva brand, has confirmed that the instant noodles subject to a salmonella-related recall in several European countries were never available for sale in Finland. Ilta-Sanomat reports that the company issued a statement clarifying the product’s absence from the Finnish
Health
The District Court of Northern Savo has convicted a 35-year-old specialist physician of negligent homicide and negligent breach of official duty in connection with the death of a patient at Niuvanniemi Hospital in Kuopio on 21 May 2022. The court dismissed charges against two nurses who were also
Crime
The prosecutor has filed charges against the individual who led blasting work at the Laakso Hospital construction site following an explosion on 9 August 2024 that injured two people and caused widespread damage. The defendant faces two counts of aggravated assault, a workplace safety offence, and endangerment, with the case
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
Health
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health (STM) has announced the inclusion of two new vaccines in Finland’s national vaccination programme. Starting 1 August 2026, chickenpox vaccinations will be offered to all adults without immunity from a previous infection or earlier vaccination. Additionally, shingles vaccinations will be introduced for
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