Traffic
The number of items forgotten on public transport in the Helsinki metropolitan area has risen sharply in recent years, with nearly 34,000 lost items recorded last year alone, according to Helsinki Region Transport (HSL). While most are everyday objects, some unusual discoveries—including a wedding dress, a frozen turkey,
Politics
The Finnish government has unanimously approved a new regulation for STEA grants, ending a weeks-long dispute that had brought the coalition to the brink of crisis. The decision introduces a one-third reduction in funding for social and health sector organizations, totaling €84 million, while prioritizing face-to-face
Crime
Police in Western Uusimaa have completed a preliminary investigation into a series of sexual offences in Espoo, with 15 cases now proceeding to prosecutorial review. The suspect, a man whose identity has not been disclosed, is accused of following and harassing women as they returned home late in the evening.
Crime
A violent incident on Alppikatu in Helsinki on Thursday afternoon resulted in one person being injured, according to authorities. The Helsinki Police Department received a report of the suspected aggravated assault at 12:52 PM (Ilta-Sanomat). The victim, whose condition is not life-threatening, was assaulted indoors, though the
Traffic
Several hundred moped riders are expected to gather in central Helsinki this Saturday for a demonstration organized by Mopoilevat nuoret ry (Young Moped Riders Association). The protest follows a recent incident in Tuusula, where police forced a 15-year-old moped rider into a ditch after the youth failed to
Health
A passenger gave birth to a baby onboard a VR intercity train on Tuesday evening, marking what the railway operator described as an exceptional and joyous event. The birth occurred on the IC49 train traveling from Helsinki to Vaasa, with co-passengers—including two nurses and a doctor—assisting the
Traffic
Two children were injured in separate traffic accidents in Western Uusimaa on Thursday morning, as police report multiple incidents involving drivers and schoolchildren near pedestrian crossings. In Karkkila, a child riding a bicycle was struck by a driver at a pedestrian crossing shortly after 8:00 AM. The impact threw
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)
Health
The University of Turku’s Tick Bank collection campaign, launched at the start of 2024, has gathered significant data on tick populations in Finland, offering early insights into potential changes in their distribution. MTV Uutiset reports that the initiative has proven successful, with researchers noting a strengthening of taiga tick
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
Health
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland highlights significant disparities in mental health and work-life balance between individuals with different circadian rhythms, particularly those who are extreme evening types. The research, published in the journal Sleep Health, found that evening-oriented individuals experience higher rates of depression