Traffic
A 12-year-old boy died in a head-on collision between two passenger cars in Nurmijärvi on Monday. The accident occurred when one of the vehicles veered into oncoming traffic, though the exact cause remains unclear. Police are investigating the incident, which involved two cars on a road in
Society
A city employee in Kuusamo died on Monday after an ATV accident while performing work-related duties at Ruka. The incident has prompted investigations by the City of Kuusamo, police, and the Permit and Supervision Authority. The accident occurred around 8:00 AM near the ski stadium at Rukatunturi, specifically
Crime
Residents in Hyvinkää have reported at least three cases of suspected fraud involving door-to-door salespeople, prompting police to issue a warning about aggressive and deceptive sales tactics. All incidents involve English-speaking sellers who allegedly pressured customers into purchasing services, particularly pavement cleaning, before failing to deliver on
Politics
The Ministry of Education and Culture mistakenly published a press release on Thursday announcing that Finland’s Aalto Works architectural sites had been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The announcement, which was later confirmed to be false, was the result of a technical and human error. The Aalto
Politics
The Ministry of Education and Culture mistakenly published a press release on Thursday announcing that Finland’s Aalto Works architectural sites had been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The announcement, which was later confirmed to be false, was the result of a technical and human error. The Aalto
Crime
The trial of a 24-year-old Finnish man accused of stabbing four people near the Ratina shopping centre in Tampere last summer has concluded with the Pirkanmaa District Court delivering its verdict today. Ville-Valtteri Johannes Väänänen was sentenced to 9 years and 6 months of unconditional imprisonment for
Crime
A 19-year-old man suspected of aggravated assault in Sipoo was found dead in Lake Taasjärvi on Monday afternoon. The discovery follows a days-long search after the man allegedly stabbed a woman and a dog in a private residence in Söderkulla last Thursday. The East Uusimaa Police Department
Crime
A stabbing incident near the Acropolis in Athens has left two tourists injured, according to local authorities. The attack occurred in the vicinity of the historic landmark, a popular destination for visitors. The victims, identified as a Greek-American woman and man, were stabbed by an assailant who has since
Crime
A 66-year-old man has admitted to fatally stabbing an 80-year-old woman outside Kontula metro station in Helsinki on July 18, police confirmed on Monday. The suspect, who was arrested shortly after the attack, is expected to face a custody request at the Helsinki District Court on
Culture
The crayfish season in Finland opens nationwide on Tuesday, 21 July, at 12:00, with experts predicting normal catch levels despite ongoing concerns over the spread of the deadly crayfish plague. The season will run until 31 October, as Yle reports. Warm waters boost crayfish growth Exceptionally warm lake temperatures
Culture
The crayfish season in Finland opens nationwide on Tuesday, 21 July, at 12:00, with experts predicting normal catch levels despite ongoing concerns over the spread of the deadly crayfish plague. The season will run until 31 October, as Yle reports. Warm waters boost crayfish growth Exceptionally warm lake temperatures
Society
A conscript serving at the Karelian Brigade in Vekaranjärvi died on Monday evening during his free time, the Finnish Defence Forces confirmed. The incident did not pose a danger to others, according to the Defence Forces, and the deceased conscript’s family has been informed (Yle; Ilta-Sanomat). The Southeast