Education
The City of Helsinki’s decision to redraw school district boundaries in East Helsinki has triggered opposition from guardians, local politicians, and even prompted some families to move out of the area. The changes, approved by the Finnish-speaking division of the Education and Training Committee on 2 June and
Politics
Two journalists from Helsingin Sanomat have brought their case before the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) after Finnish courts convicted them of disclosing and attempting to disclose security secrets related to the country’s military intelligence operations. The appeal, filed in April, challenges a ruling by the Helsinki Court
Politics
The City of Kajaani has approved a €620,000 investment for a new water slide at the Kaukavesi aquatic center, a decision that has drawn mixed reactions from locals. While some view the project as a necessary upgrade, others question the high cost, particularly given the initial budget estimate of
Economy
Finland’s electricity transmission system operator Fingrid will disconnect the fiber optic connection running between Finland and Russia at the turn of the year, multiple sources confirm. The decision follows the expiration of a lease agreement for the cable, which was previously used alongside a power line between the two
Politics
Former Member of Parliament Ano Turtiainen has formally submitted an application for Russian citizenship, according to reports by the Russian news agency Ria Novosti. Turtiainen, who moved to Russia last year, stated in an interview that he studies Russian daily and aims to build a new life in the country.
Politics
The Finnish Defence Forces have imposed new restrictions on airspace and maritime movement in the eastern Gulf of Finland, specifically off the coast of Kotka and in Hamina. The measures took effect this morning, with the airspace closure beginning at 8:00 AM and the maritime restriction shortly after (Helsingin
Politics
A legal battle over swimming ladders in a lakeside terraced house in Kuopio’s Saaristokaupunki has concluded with a court ruling ordering their removal. The Northern Savo District Court determined that the housing company’s decision to allow the construction of the ladders violated the principle of equal treatment under
Crime
The Supreme Court has rejected Member of Parliament Timo Vornanen’s application for leave to appeal, upholding his eight-month suspended prison sentence for assault, unlawful threats, and a firearms offence. The ruling, issued on Friday, means Vornanen’s conviction from a 2023 shooting incident outside Bar Ihku in Joensuu
Politics
The Finnish government has submitted a supplementary proposal to clarify regulations on the use of technology in social welfare services, including elderly care, following demands from the Constitutional Law Committee for further safeguards. The move comes after opposition parties, led by the Social Democratic Party (SDP), pressed for revisions as
Politics
President of the Republic Alexander Stubb has departed Finland for the United States to attend the state funeral of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, the Office of the President of the Republic confirmed in a press release on Monday. The service took place at Washington National Cathedral on Tuesday, 28 July.
Politics
The State Sports Council is set to convene on an accelerated schedule this week to address concerns over statements made by its chair, MP Timo Heinonen (National Coalition Party), regarding the council’s stance on the Garden Helsinki arena project. The meeting follows criticism that Heinonen’s remarks in Parliament
Economy
Finnish construction company YIT has signed an agreement to build a production and maintenance facility for Leopard 2A8 tanks in Kaunas, Lithuania. The project, valued at approximately 30 million euros, will be carried out for UAB Lithuania Defence Services. According to YIT, construction work is set to begin in August,