Politics
Two Finnish Members of Parliament—Green League chair Sofia Virta and Finns Party MP Mikko Lundén—participated in the filming of the reality TV program Erikoisjoukot in June while reporting their absences from parliamentary duties as personal reasons. The cases have drawn attention to the accuracy of absence reporting in
Politics
The National Audit Office of Finland (NAOF) is assessing whether to launch an investigation into the financing of the Helsinki Garden project, a planned multipurpose arena near the Helsinki Ice Hall. The project has drawn scrutiny over its €35 million state subsidy, granted by the government in April 2025 during
Politics
The Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) has resumed processing asylum applications from Iranian nationals after a nearly five-month suspension due to concerns over the country’s security situation. The decision to restart assessments was announced on Wednesday, with Migri confirming that sufficient information has now been gathered to proceed with
Culture
During Saturday’s Helsinki Pride parade, protest signs targeting individual doctors sparked widespread condemnation from medical and political figures. The signs, which included crude language such as demands to "take down" and "send to hell" specific healthcare professionals, were carried by participants in the grouping of
Politics
A Lappeenranta-based entrepreneur has been sentenced to 3 years and 8 months in prison for aggravated regulatory offenses after his company illegally exported 164 trucks and trailers to Russia in violation of EU sanctions. The South Karelia District Court issued the verdict on Wednesday, ordering the forfeiture of €600,
Politics
Prosecutors have decided not to file charges against officials involved in the procurement of security services for an Iraqi refugee family by the Central Uusimaa Social and Health Care Joint Municipal Authority (Keusote). The case, which drew significant attention, centered on the round-the-clock guarding of the family between
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
Economy
Russia’s decision to increase rail transport tariffs for exports to Finland by eightfold has forced Finnish companies to halt fertilizer imports, disrupting a key supply chain for the country’s agriculture sector and risking higher costs for farmers and consumers. The government has pledged to mitigate the impact through
Politics
Russia has ordered the temporary closure of several rail border crossing points with Finland, Estonia, and Latvia, effective Wednesday. The decision, announced by Russian state media outlets Tass and Ria Novosti, restricts the movement of people, vehicles, goods, and freight (Yle). The closures now also include border stations in Vyborg,
Politics
The Supreme Court has ruled that the prosecution period for suspected defamation charges against Kivijärvi Municipal Manager Pekka Helppikangas will not be extended, effectively ending the case. The decision means Helppikangas will not face trial, despite the court acknowledging that he evaded the summons in a manner that led to
Economy
The Finnish government’s planned tax support for data centers will not take effect from the beginning of July as previously scheduled, though the project has not been abandoned entirely. According to government sources cited by MTV Uutiset, preparations for the support continue, but progress remains uncertain. The Economic Policy
Politics
Minister of Transport and Communications Lulu Ranne has filed for divorce from her spouse, Jari Ranne, after more than a decade of marriage. The divorce application was submitted to the District Court of Kanta-Häme on Monday, 29 June, Seiska reports, a claim confirmed by Ilta-Sanomat. Ranne, 54, has