Crime
A young man was found dead in the Pielisjoki River in Joensuu on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred near the shore of Pataluoto in the Rantakylä district, where emergency services were called to the scene shortly before 3:00 PM after reports that a person had submerged underwater. The North
Culture
Finnish Member of Parliament and Chair of Movement Now (Liike Nyt), Harry "Hjallis" Harkimo, 72, and entrepreneur Jasmine Harkimo (née Pajari), 38, have married. The wedding took place on Saturday, 8 August, at Harkimo’s home in Sipoo. The couple announced their marriage on Instagram, sharing several photos
Politics
A Russian couple opposing the war in Ukraine has been detained in Sweden on suspicion of posing a security threat, while another Russian family in Finland faces deportation despite fears of persecution and severe mental health consequences in their home country.
Climate
The Canadian province of British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as wildfires continue to spread rapidly, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes. The measure, announced on Saturday, grants authorities special powers to manage the crisis, including travel restrictions and emergency resource coordination. Over 20,000 people in various
Economy
Finland’s Saturday Lottery draw failed to produce a single winner with seven correct numbers, leaving the €4 million jackpot unclaimed. The numbers drawn were 1, 12, 14, 15, 22, 32, and 40, with 27 as the additional number and 18 as the plus number (MTV Uutiset; Iltalehti). The highest-
Crime
The Western Uusimaa Police Department has issued an appeal for public assistance in locating a 75-year-old man who went missing in Espoo. The man was last seen on Saturday, 8 August, in the Jorvi area (Ilta-Sanomat). According to police, the missing individual is described as tall and
Crime
Mika Moring, a 54-year-old serial offender with a history of violent and sexual crimes, is standing trial in the Northern Savo District Court for the homicide of 35-year-old Saara Arva. The case has drawn significant attention due to Moring’s criminal background, the disturbing details emerging
Traffic
A VR Intercity train traveling from Oulu to Helsinki failed to stop at Kempele Station as scheduled on Saturday afternoon, leaving passengers stranded and causing delays for both boarding and disembarking travelers. The incident, attributed to human error, disrupted travel plans for at least 18 passengers. The train, identified as
Health
A medical emergency unfolded at PuuhaPark in Vihti on Saturday, prompting a rapid response from emergency services. The incident involved a middle-aged man, according to PuuhaPark’s CEO Janne Uotila (Iltalehti). Emergency care was administered on-site, with the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department confirming that medical personnel attended to
Politics
Finland will require a new citizenship test for applicants starting in March 2027, as part of reforms to the Citizenship Act. The test, designed to assess knowledge of Finnish society, will apply to working-age individuals aged 18–65 who submit their applications from 1 March onward. Those who apply
Crime
A nine-year-old boy was home alone when a burglar broke into the family’s apartment in Espoo on Tuesday evening, as reported by his mother, social media influencer and entrepreneur Jenny Udd. The incident, which lasted under ten minutes, ended with the suspect’s arrest after neighbours alerted
Politics
The Uusimaa Regional Office is investigating problems with the distribution of conscription letters, particularly affecting Swedish-speaking conscripts. The Army has reported that multiple cases of undelivered letters have been identified in the region. Yle reports that the Uusimaa office is actively looking into the cause of the issue. According