Society
A petting zoo in Kalajoki has faced an alarming surge in animal harassment this summer, with staff forced to intervene nearly daily to protect its residents. Hulivili Petting Zoo, owned by Minna Kekolahti, has seen a sharp rise in disruptive behavior from children, marking a stark contrast to previous years
Society
A middle-aged man drowned early Saturday morning after falling from the Emäkoski Bridge in Nokia, Pirkanmaa. The incident occurred shortly after 5:30 AM, when the Pirkanmaa Rescue Department received an emergency alert from a member of the group the man was with. The victim was part of a
Traffic
A motorcyclist died on Friday evening after driving off the road in Kirkkonummi, according to police reports. The accident occurred on Porkkalantie at approximately 19:15, with the rider sustaining fatal injuries at the scene. Ilta-Sanomat reports that no other parties were involved in the incident, and the cause
Culture
Finnkino, Finland’s largest cinema chain, is experiencing a technical disruption that prevents customers from redeeming pre-booked tickets at theater box offices. The issue was confirmed by the company in a press release, though ticket purchases via its website and mobile application remain unaffected. Ilta-Sanomat reports that Finnkino
Culture
Finnkino, Finland’s largest cinema chain, is experiencing a technical disruption that prevents customers from redeeming pre-booked tickets at theater box offices. The issue was confirmed by the company in a press release, though ticket purchases via its website and mobile application remain unaffected. Ilta-Sanomat reports that Finnkino
Politics
Parliament will convene next Tuesday during its summer recess to address the controversy surrounding the Garden Helsinki arena project, following a request by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (National Coalition Party). Speaker Jussi Halla-aho has formally summoned MPs for the session, where the government will present a report on conditional
Crime
Police are conducting a search for an approximately 70-year-old woman who went missing on Friday afternoon near the Redi shopping centre in Kalasatama, Helsinki. Ilta-Sanomat reports that the woman was last seen around 3:10 p.m. (Ilta-Sanomat). The missing woman is described as wearing a
Crime
Police in Ostrobothnia are appealing for public assistance in locating a 29-year-old man who went missing in Kokkola earlier this week. The man, born in 1995, was last seen on Tuesday, 14 July, at approximately 1:00 AM at the McDonald’s in Kokkola (Ilta-Sanomat). According to
Health
Vaccine hesitancy is growing in Päijät-Häme’s child health clinics and school health services, with more families questioning the necessity of immunizations or refusing them entirely. The Päijät-Häme Wellbeing Services County reports that discussions about vaccines have become more frequent, particularly in Lahti, where public health nurses are
Economy
Cloudberry prices in Southern Lapland have surged to unprecedented levels this week, with pickers receiving up to €20 per kilogram in some areas. The sharp increase has been welcomed by berry collectors, who typically earn around €10 per kilogram in good harvest years. In Ranua, the picker price reached €20
Economy
Cloudberry prices in Southern Lapland have surged to unprecedented levels this week, with pickers receiving up to €20 per kilogram in some areas. The sharp increase has been welcomed by berry collectors, who typically earn around €10 per kilogram in good harvest years. In Ranua, the picker price reached €20
Society
One person died and another was injured in an explosion at the Nammo Vihtavuori factory on Wednesday. The incident occurred during renovation work at the facility, though the exact circumstances remain under investigation. The Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) has launched a probe into the accident, visiting the site on