Health
The Southeast Finland Border Guard has temporarily closed wildlife gates in the border fence along the eastern border as a precaution against the spread of African swine fever. The measure was announced via the agency’s official X account on Monday, with calls from lawmakers to extend the closure indefinitely.
Traffic
A serious traffic accident involving three cars and ten people occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning on Highway 3 in Lempäälä. The incident took place near exit 35, the Lempäälä grade-separated interchange, on the lanes heading toward Tampere. Ilta-Sanomat reports that the collision began when one
Health
The Finnish Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has announced an expansion of the national chickenpox vaccination program. Starting immediately, the vaccine will be offered to all adults who lack protection from either a prior infection or two doses of the vaccine. The measure targets a relatively small group, as
Health
African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in Finland for the first time, with the disease detected in wild boars in Virolahti, Kymenlaakso. The Finnish Food Authority identified the virus in preliminary investigations on Thursday, July 30, marking the country’s first recorded case of the disease (Yle). The ASF
Society
Several dead rabbits have been discovered in the Herttoniemi district of Helsinki over the past two weeks, prompting an investigation by local authorities. Yle reports that the City of Helsinki has received three separate reports of multiple rabbit carcasses in the area. Päivi Lahti, a supervisory veterinarian for the City
Health
A serious data breach at the Malmi hospital area in Pietarsaari has compromised the personal information of 166 clients and patients, after their records were mistakenly discarded in a regular waste container instead of a secure destruction bin. The incident occurred in early July during a relocation of units within
Society
A fire broke out in an apartment building on Halkaisijantie in Vuosaari shortly before midnight on Wednesday, prompting a large emergency response. The Helsinki Rescue Department dispatched eight units to the scene, where firefighting efforts continued into the early hours of Thursday (Iltalehti; Ilta-Sanomat). Two individuals injured in the
Health
The Soldiers’ Home Association has withdrawn its own-branded energy drink from the market after just six months, citing concerns over the product’s harmful health effects. The decision was made in June, following internal discussions about the association’s ethical stance on selling such beverages.
Traffic
Two separate head-on collisions involving passenger cars have occurred in Finland on Thursday, prompting emergency responses in Lohja and near Kuopio. In Lohja, a collision between two cars took place on Hankoniemi Road, according to the rescue department. The emergency call was received at approximately 4:00 PM, and
Traffic
A tractor accident in Kitee, North Karelia, on Tuesday evening left a man trapped under the arm of a front loader after the vehicle tipped over. The North Karelia Rescue Department received an emergency alert at 19:37, responding to an incident in a private yard area. According to the
Health
Posti’s repeated delivery failures have caused serious disruptions for at least two healthcare-related cases in Finland, including a Helsinki resident left without vital medical supplies and a private medical clinic facing spoiled lab samples due to delayed transport.
Health
A simple yet effective safety tip for open-water swimmers is gaining attention during Fire Safety Week, as experts encourage the use of parking discs to prevent unnecessary search and rescue alerts. The method involves writing key details on a parking disc—such as the swimmer’s name, estimated return