Crime
A fire erupted late Monday evening at the abandoned Otsola building on Koneenkatu in Hyvinkää, the former headquarters of a far-right network in southern Finland. The blaze affected the exterior wall and roof structure of the property, according to Niklas Eriksson, the on-duty fire chief of the Central
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The Chancellor of Justice has decided not to take action regarding complaints filed against Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman (Finns Party) over his handling of subsidies for social work research. The decision, announced by Chancellor of Justice Janne Salminen, follows multiple complaints alleging irregularities in the funding
Economy
The Finnish government has finalized its 2025 budget proposal, outlining €4.8 billion in savings while maintaining a deficit of €12.9 billion. Finance Minister Riikka Purra (Finns Party) presented key highlights of the budget on Tuesday, confirming that the measures align with previously agreed government policies. The full budget
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The Finnish State Sports Council held an extraordinary remote meeting on Monday to clarify its role in the Garden Helsinki arena project, following criticism of statements made by its chair, Timo Heinonen (National Coalition Party, NCP), a Member of Parliament.
Politics
Finland’s Minister of Finance Riikka Purra (Finns Party) has defended her party colleague, Interior Minister Mari Rantanen, after Rantanen called for Spain’s expulsion from the Schengen Area following a sudden influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. The proposal has drawn international attention, including criticism from
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New transparency obligations for artificial intelligence (AI) within the European Union have taken effect today, mandating that all AI-generated content must be clearly marked. The rules aim to ensure users are aware when they are interacting with AI systems, such as chatbots, or viewing AI-created images. Under the
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Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has weighed in on the escalating migration crisis in Spain’s autonomous city of Ceuta, emphasizing Finland’s commitment to EU border security. In a statement on X, Orpo reiterated the principle that Finland’s borders are Europe’s borders, echoing a 2025 remark by
Economy
Fuel prices in Finland saw a modest decline in July compared to the previous month, though they remain significantly higher than a year ago due to global market disruptions, according to data from Statistics Finland. The average tax-inclusive price of diesel stood at €2.10 per litre in July,
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Crime
The Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo) is at the center of the most extensive criminal investigation ever conducted against the agency, following charges against its former head, Antti Pelttari, for violating official duties and disclosing security secrets. The case examines whether Supo unlawfully involved pensioners in countering Russian espionage between
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The European Union has extended temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s war of aggression until 4 March 2028, with new conditions applying to future applicants. The decision, agreed upon by EU member states on 30 July 2026, maintains the existing protection framework while introducing stricter eligibility criteria for those
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Italian and Finnish officials have urged the suspension of Spain’s membership in the Schengen Area following a sudden influx of between 50,000 and 60,000 migrants into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta from Morocco. The crisis has sparked sharp criticism from European leaders, who argue that Spain has