Society

Crime

Heka Implements Security Measures as Postipuisto Disturbances Escalate with Vandalism and Harassment

Residents of Postipuisto, a growing residential area in Northern Helsinki, have reported ongoing disturbances in certain rental buildings, particularly in a Heka-managed property on Posteljooni Street. The issues, which include vandalism, harassment, and disruptive behavior, have prompted property managers and authorities to take action, with new measures now being

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African Swine Fever Detected in Finland for First Time, Restrictions Adjusted as Additional Wild Boars Test Negative – Wildlife Gates Closed in Southeast but Remain Open in North Karelia

Health

African Swine Fever Detected in Finland for First Time, Restrictions Adjusted as Additional Wild Boars Test Negative – Wildlife Gates Closed in Southeast but Remain Open in North Karelia

African swine fever (ASF) has been confirmed in Finland for the first time, prompting strict movement and activity restrictions in parts of Southeast Finland. The Finnish Food Authority detected the disease in wild boars in Virolahti, Kymenlaakso, on 30 July, after PCR testing of dead wild boar piglets (Yle, Iltalehti)

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Education

Rising Violence Against Teachers in Finland Reaches Critical Levels, With Disproportionate Impact on Women, Younger Educators, and Early Childhood Staff – Government Responds to Crisis

A recent survey by the Trade Union of Education in Finland (OAJ) reveals a troubling and accelerating increase in violence and threats directed at teachers and education professionals, with the most severe cases reported in early childhood education. The findings, published in OAJ’s latest working conditions barometer, highlight a

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