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
Politics
A Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker, Marshal Vasilevski, has been observed sailing in the Baltic Sea with heavy machine guns mounted on its command bridge, according to an international investigative journalism collaboration involving Helsingin Sanomat and Estonian media Delfi. The vessel, owned by Russia’s state-owned energy company
Politics
The National Coalition Party (NCP) parliamentary group has published an artificial intelligence (AI) report outlining proposals to criminalize harmful AI use and position Finland as a leading hub for data centers. The report, presented on Tuesday, suggests legislative measures to address risks while promoting AI-driven efficiency in public services
Politics
Finland’s President Alexander Stubb will participate in the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on 7–8 July, marking Finland’s fourth summit as a member of the alliance. The event will focus on key security issues, including the implementation of defence commitments, support for Ukraine, and partnerships with
Politics
Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi will make his first official visit to Finland on 5 July, as part of a broader tour of Nordic countries, Yle reports. The visit, scheduled from 2 to 8 July, will also include stops in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, according to an announcement
Crime
The Helsinki District Court has remanded an Indonesian man in absentia on suspicion of disclosing a security secret, a treason offence under Finnish law. The decision was made on Monday, following a request by the National Bureau of Investigation (KRP). The suspected crime occurred in August 2021 in Eurajoki, Satakunta,
Crime
The Helsinki District Court has detained a man in his fifties in absentia on suspicion of disclosing a security secret, an act classified as treason. The detention, requested by the National Bureau of Investigation (KRP), was issued on Monday. The suspect, an Indonesian national, is believed to have committed the
Politics
The Finnish Ministry of the Interior has expanded its Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide on Suomi.fi to include new instructions on how to respond to aerial threats, including drone-related dangers. The update provides guidance on warning systems, preparation, and protective measures during such incidents, with specific details
Politics
A recent survey commissioned by Helsingin Sanomat reveals that a majority of Finns believe Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s government has failed in its core responsibilities. According to the poll, 52 percent of respondents describe the government’s performance as "poor" or "fairly poor," while only
Society
Finland is contributing emergency shelter assistance to Venezuela following two devastating earthquakes on 24 June. The support is being delivered through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism, as confirmed by the Ministry of the Interior in a press release on Monday (Daily Finland). Venezuela has requested international aid, including rescue
Politics
Finland continues to rank among the highest in the world for trust in public institutions, according to the latest OECD Survey on Drivers of Trust in Public Institutions. The survey, conducted in 2023 with around 2,000 Finnish respondents, found that trust in key institutions remains stable, though it varies
Politics
The Finnish government’s decision to grant €35 million in state support for the Helsinki Garden arena project continues to draw intense criticism from opposition parties, legal experts, and transparency advocates, who are demanding greater clarity on the decision-making process. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (National Coalition Party, NCP) has