Crime
The Finnish Ministry of Justice has launched a fact-finding investigation into potentially lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 14, following a recent decision by Sweden. Currently, individuals under 15 in Finland are not held criminally responsible, with even serious offences addressed through child welfare measures instead
Traffic
A Finnish Member of Parliament has proposed introducing fines for drivers traveling significantly below the speed limit on highways. Timo Suhonen (SDP) argues that slow drivers create unnecessary congestion and pose safety risks, particularly in good road conditions. Suhonen took to Facebook to express his frustration, stating that he frequently
Politics
President Alexander Stubb is visiting Åland today, accompanied by his spouse, Suzanne Innes-Stubb. This marks his third annual August trip to the autonomous region during his presidency. During the visit, Stubb will meet with representatives of Åland’s regional government to discuss current matters concerning the region (Ilta-Sanomat)
Politics
The Nordic prime ministers will convene in the Copenhagen area on Thursday for their annual summer meeting, with Finland represented by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. The gathering, hosted by Denmark and the Faroe Islands, will focus on key regional priorities, including security, defence, and emerging technologies, as well as the
Politics
The Finnish government’s proposal to amend the Police Act, allowing the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (SUPO) to conduct intelligence operations in private residences, has sparked significant debate over privacy protections. The Ministry of the Interior concluded a consultation round on Friday, gathering opinions from key stakeholders on the
Politics
Finland’s Minister for Physical Activity, Sport, and Youth, Mika Poutala (Christian Democrats), has undergone surgery to amputate one toe and repair severe injuries to another following a workplace accident on his property. Poutala shared details of the incident and his recovery in an Instagram post. Ilta-Sanomat (IS) reports
Culture
President Alexander Stubb and his spouse, Suzanne Innes-Stubb, uncovered a historic basket containing alcoholic beverages from the late 1950s while touring the restored premises of Kultaranta in Naantali. The discovery, first reported by Ilta-Sanomat, has been described by Stubb as a "contemporary treasure basket" from the
Culture
President Alexander Stubb has shared details of an unusual discovery made at the presidential summer residence, Kultaranta. During a tour of the estate’s recently renovated original potato cellar with his spouse, Suzanne Innes-Stubb, the couple found a basket containing "refreshment drinks" from the late 1950s, dating
Economy
The Ministry of Finance has initiated an assessment procedure with the city of Pyhäjärvi due to its critically deficit-ridden financial situation. MTV Uutiset reports that the decision follows concerns over the city’s ability to meet its statutory obligations. The procedure will examine whether Pyhäjärvi can independently ensure the
Economy
Finland is contributing EUR 28.5 million from its development cooperation funds to support the reconstruction of Ukraine’s war-damaged energy infrastructure. The funding will finance the delivery of power plant engines manufactured by Wärtsilä Finland Oy, with the total project value amounting to EUR 45.6 million. Ukraine
Politics
Finland has appointed Janne Taalas as the new Head of its Permanent Mission to the United Nations (UN), based in New York. Taalas will assume the role in November, succeeding Undersecretary of State for Foreign Affairs Elina Kalkku, who has led the mission since 2022. The government made the decision
Politics
President Alexander Stubb has confirmed the appointment of Lieutenant General Kari Nisula as the new Commander of the Army, effective 1 January 2027. The decision follows the Government’s proposal, which was formally approved by the President earlier today (Ilta-Sanomat). Nisula, who currently serves as the Chief of Operations