Crime
Finnish police have completed their pre-trial investigation into a series of vandalism incidents linked to the group Palestine Action Finland, forwarding the case to prosecutors for consideration of charges. The offences include the defacement of a protected Ministry of Defence building in Helsinki, as well as attacks on properties
Politics
The Prosecutor General has decided not to order a preliminary investigation into statements made by Finns Party MP Teemu Keskisarja during a televised debate on immigration in August 2025. The decision follows a request from the Non-Discrimination Ombudsman, who argued that Keskisarja’s comments may have incited intolerance and
Politics
A Russian frigate fired warning shots toward a British sailboat in the English Channel on Tuesday, in an incident that has drawn international attention. The confrontation occurred near the Isle of Wight, in international waters, and involved the Admiral Grigorovich, a Russian warship. According to Sky News, citing the UK’
Politics
Finland and Sweden will introduce a new form of police cooperation at the beginning of July, allowing officers from both countries to independently cross the national border and respond to emergencies in designated municipalities. The initiative marks the first time the two nations have granted each other’s police forces
Politics
NATO’s defense ministers are gathering in Brussels this week for a high-stakes meeting that will shape the alliance’s priorities ahead of next month’s summit in Ankara. The discussions, which begin in earnest on Thursday, will focus on defense spending targets, military preparedness, long-term support for
Politics
Kotka City Manager Esa Sirviö has resigned from his position after losing the confidence of the City Board. The resignation was acknowledged during an extraordinary City Board meeting on Wednesday, 17 June (Helsingin Sanomat, MTV Uutiset).
Politics
The Social Democratic Party (SDP) remains Finland’s most popular political party, though its support has slightly declined, according to the latest Helsingin Sanomat opinion poll. The survey, conducted by research company Verian, shows the SDP with 24.1 percent support, a decrease of 0.2 percentage points since May
Politics
The Finnish Parliament has held a vote of confidence in the government today following an interpellation debate on youth unemployment and young people’s declining confidence in the future. The interpellation, submitted by the opposition Centre Party and Movement Now two weeks ago on June 3 (Daily Finland), demanded that
Economy
For nearly a month, Elisa customers have been without access to MTV’s free-to-air channels, including popular programs like Salatut elämät and Emmerdale, as well as MM-sports. The blackout stems from a contract dispute between Elisa and MTV over the funding of the broadcaster’s operations. The
Politics
The Finnish government remains divided over the criteria for social and health sector grants, with Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman (Finns Party) declaring the new rules "in force" despite Prime Minister Petteri Orpo’s (National Coalition Party) insistence on a joint review. The dispute centers
Politics
The Speaker of Parliament, Jussi Halla-aho (Finns Party), has stated that there is no mechanism allowing MPs to return parliamentary allowances to the State Treasury, contrary to the Green Party’s announcement regarding party chair Sofia Virta. Virta has been absent from parliamentary duties for just over a week
Politics
The Finnish government has introduced a legislative change allowing jobseekers aged 25 and over to pursue open university studies without losing their unemployment benefits. The amendment, announced by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, applies to studies that began on or after 1 July at universities, universities of applied