Society
The conscripts of the Guard Jaeger Regiment’s July intake will conclude their initial service period with a ceremonial military oath and pledge at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium this Thursday. The event marks the formal commitment of the 2/26 intake batch, who began their service in July. The ceremony
Politics
The Finnish Defence Forces’ approach to conscript training has come under sharp criticism from anonymous military officers, who argue that outdated combat methods, insufficient drone integration, and a failure to address emerging AI-driven warfare leave troops ill-prepared for modern battlefields. The concerns, raised in a Helsingin Sanomat (HS)
Economy
A tripartite working group has been established to examine potential models for balancing additional wage costs in the event of drone threat situations. The initiative follows recommendations issued in June by labour market organisations, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment, and the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, which
Politics
The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) has received multiple requests from researchers and a research group to access the so-called Tiitinen list, a document containing the names of individuals suspected of ties to the East German intelligence service, Stasi. The list, compiled in 1990 under then-Supo chief
Politics
Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen is visiting Åland today to meet with the autonomous region’s leadership and discuss pressing security and economic issues. The visit, part of a broader engagement with Åland’s government, includes discussions on regional stability and export promotion. Valtonen will meet with Åland’s Premier Katrin
Politics
Former Member of the European Parliament Nils Torvalds, 81, has announced his candidacy in Finland’s upcoming spring parliamentary elections. Torvalds, a long-time member of the Swedish People’s Party of Finland (RKP), will run in the Southwest Finland constituency, where the party currently holds one parliamentary seat. In
Politics
Former Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso (Finns Party) has announced she will not seek re-election in the 2027 parliamentary elections. The 65-year-old, currently serving her second term as a Member of Parliament, confirmed her decision in a written statement to Yle. Juuso cited the
Crime
Finnish authorities have completed a preliminary investigation into four men suspected of financing and participating in the activities of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), an armed organization classified as a terrorist group by the EU, Finland, Turkey, and the United States. The case has been forwarded to the Office of
Health
Finland is set to pilot an innovative AI-driven digital solution aimed at improving the performance and health of conscripts, addressing concerns over the declining functional capacity of young adults. The NutFinForce project, developed by the Finnish Defence Forces in collaboration with the University of Helsinki, will begin its pilot
Politics
Moped riders in Helsinki are set to hold a protest on Saturday, August 15, following growing frustration among young people over police conduct. The demonstration, organized by the association Mopoilevat nuoret (Moped-Riding Youth), aims to address tensions between moped enthusiasts and law enforcement while promoting constructive dialogue. The protest
Politics
The summer meetings of Finland’s parliamentary parties have commenced, with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) holding the first gathering today in Kouvola. The event brings together the party’s parliamentary group working committee and leadership for discussions, including a political situation review led by SDP Chair Antti Lindtman (Yle;
Economy
A majority of large Finnish companies have adjusted their long-term strategies in response to heightened geopolitical risks, according to a survey commissioned by OP Financial Group. The findings highlight how global political tensions are reshaping business operations, supply chains, and investment priorities.