Politics
A large wooden box addressed to two key figures in the controversial Helsinki Garden project has appeared in Suvilahti, sparking intrigue and political speculation. The box, measuring roughly 130–150 centimeters in each direction, was discovered near the Hanasaari power plant and is marked with references to the €35 million
Politics
The Finnish Defence Forces have implemented a temporary maritime area restriction in the eastern Gulf of Finland, effective from 05:45 on Saturday. The measure was announced on the social media platform X. The Defence Forces stated that the restriction is a precautionary step to ensure the safety of third
Politics
The Finnish Defence Forces have implemented a temporary maritime area restriction in the eastern Gulf of Finland, effective from 05:45 on Saturday. The measure was announced on the social media platform X. The Defence Forces stated that the restriction is a precautionary step to ensure the safety of third
Politics
Parliament will convene next Tuesday during its summer recess to address the controversy surrounding the Garden Helsinki arena project, following a request by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (National Coalition Party). Speaker Jussi Halla-aho has formally summoned MPs for the session, where the government will present a report on conditional
Politics
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (National Coalition Party) has personally requested the Chancellor of Justice to expedite the handling of complaints regarding the Helsinki Garden arena project, according to a communication from the Chancellor’s Office. The project, which received €35 million in conditional state aid in spring 2025, has faced
Economy
A high-level business delegation led by India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, visited Finland on 16–17 July to advance bilateral cooperation in digital technologies, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and the food and consumer industries. The visit comes as both countries seek to deepen economic relations
Society
Recent public testimonies from police officers have brought renewed attention to workplace harassment and inappropriate treatment within Finland’s police force, with new accounts revealing systemic bullying, fear of retaliation, and a culture of silence. While official data shows no significant increase in reported cases, internal discussions are underway to
Politics
Speaker of Parliament Jussi Halla-aho has confirmed that Parliament will reconvene next Tuesday from its summer recess, marking the fourth such interruption this millennium. The decision follows a formal request from Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to address the ongoing controversy surrounding the Garden Helsinki project, which involves €35 million
Politics
The political storm surrounding the Garden Helsinki project has escalated, with opposition parties securing an extraordinary parliamentary session during the summer recess to hold a confidence vote in Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. The move follows mounting concerns over transparency, lobbying, and the government’s decision to allocate €35 million in
Politics
The Finnish Defence Forces have implemented revised General Service Regulations (YLPALVO), which entered into force at the beginning of July. One of the most notable changes is the removal of the chapter on communication, which previously outlined principles for information dissemination and public oversight.
Politics
Two Finnish politicians and a religious leader have been denied entry to the United Kingdom under the country’s new travel permit system, with authorities citing their criminal convictions for incitement against a population group as the reason. The travel bans have now been accompanied by reports of additional restrictions
Politics
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is on a two-day visit to Finland, where he is meeting with Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen to discuss key security and foreign policy issues. The ministers held a joint media briefing at approximately 17:40 on Wednesday.