Politics
Finnish Member of Parliament Päivi Räsänen (Christian Democrats) and Bishop Juhana Pohjola of the Mission Diocese were denied electronic travel permits (ETA) to the UK, decisions they believe are linked to their prior convictions for incitement against a minority group. Ilta-Sanomat reports that Räsänen’s permit was initially approved
Politics
US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness, according to a statement published on the X account of his office (Yle). The Republican senator, a prominent figure in US politics, passed away on Wednesday. Graham’s death marks a significant moment
Politics
Several NATO leaders, including Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, received personalised revolvers as gifts from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the recent NATO summit in Ankara. The firearms, described as unique and engraved with each leader’s name, have since been handed over to authorities in their respective countries
Politics
The Finnish government’s decision to allocate €35 million to the Helsinki Garden arena project has sparked criticism from the opposition, particularly over the timing of the subsidy amid reductions in funding for sports facility construction nationwide. Centre Party Deputy Chair Markku Siponen has questioned Finance Minister Riikka Purra’s
Politics
Green Party Member of Parliament Fatim Diarra is expecting her first child, due in November. The 40-year-old politician shared the news with Iltalehti, revealing that she took a positive pregnancy test in a Parliament restroom. Diarra explained that she and her husband, Jari Järvenpää, had discussed having children
Politics
The Finnish government has proposed extending the validity of the Border Security Act—commonly referred to as the Pushback Act—until the end of 2028, citing persistent security concerns at the eastern border. The Ministry of the Interior has sent the draft law for consultation, with the aim of submitting
Politics
A refrigerated truck bearing the logos of Finland’s K Group was spotted at the funeral of Iran’s late supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sparking international attention and questions about how the vehicle ended up in Iran. The incident has drawn reactions from experts, the company, and the graphic
Politics
The European Parliament has approved a two-year extension to a law permitting internet platform companies to scan users' private messages for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), reversing its earlier decision from April. However, the extension explicitly excludes end-to-end encrypted communications, such as those on WhatsApp and
Economy
Posti has reinstated the ability to send packages and parcel letters to the United States through its online services, following a suspension that began in August 2025. The state-owned postal operator announced the change at the end of June, marking the end of a nearly year-long halt on
Politics
The Finnish government has proposed extending the validity of the Act on Temporary Measures to Combat Instrumentalised Migration, commonly known as the Border Security Act, until 31 December 2028. The Ministry of the Interior has opened a consultation period for the draft proposal, which will run until 14 August. The
Crime
Finnish wild berry industry companies and entrepreneurs are facing corruption charges in the Lapland District Court, with allegations of aggravated and basic bribery involving Thai officials. The case, filed in June, involves nine companies and 21 individuals, including prominent figures previously convicted of human trafficking offenses.
Economy
The Finnish government has approved €35 million in conditional state aid for the Helsinki Garden arena project, a multi-purpose venue planned for the site of the old Helsinki ice rink. The funding, granted in April 2025, requires approval from the European Commission, as it may constitute state aid under