Crime
Police in Vaasa detained a man on Thursday night after he entered a city center restaurant carrying a plastic pellet gun that closely resembled an AK-47 assault rifle. The incident, which occurred between Wednesday and Thursday, prompted multiple emergency reports and led to a swift police response. A bystander
Society
A man in his seventies drowned on Wednesday after his boat capsized in Pyhällys, Huittinen. The Emergency Response Centre received a report of the incident at 14:20, stating that one person had gone underwater following the boat’s overturning (Ilta-Sanomat). According to police, the man fell from the
Economy
Several major Finnish and Swedish websites experienced significant disruptions on Thursday morning, with users reporting sluggish performance or complete outages. In Finland, the affected services include Veikkaus, MTV Katsomo, Elisa, and Danske Bank. Veikkaus’ communications representative Kalle Kyrö confirmed that the issue was first detected around 11:15 AM. According
Crime
Early on Thursday morning, police launched an investigation into a violent incident at Helsinki Central Railway Station, where a man was stabbed and left with serious injuries. The emergency call reporting the attack was made at approximately 5:30 AM, with a bystander alerting authorities to a man injured by
Economy
Nearly 33,000 Finns may not receive their tax refunds on schedule this August due to missing bank account numbers, according to the Tax Administration. The total amount at risk of delay is approximately €2.2 million, with young first-time recipients particularly affected. Taxpayers must ensure their account details
Politics
The political storm surrounding the Garden Helsinki project has escalated, with opposition parties securing an extraordinary parliamentary session during the summer recess to hold a confidence vote in Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. The move follows mounting concerns over transparency, lobbying, and the government’s decision to allocate €35 million in
Crime
Police in Kouvola arrested two young adult men on Wednesday evening following a violent robbery earlier in the day. The suspects were taken into custody in the Myllykoski area after a large-scale search operation involving multiple patrols and a drone. The robbery occurred around 3:00 PM in central
Politics
The Finnish Defence Forces have implemented revised General Service Regulations (YLPALVO), which entered into force at the beginning of July. One of the most notable changes is the removal of the chapter on communication, which previously outlined principles for information dissemination and public oversight.
Politics
Two Finnish politicians and a religious leader have been denied entry to the United Kingdom under the country’s new travel permit system, with authorities citing their criminal convictions for incitement against a population group as the reason. The travel bans have now been accompanied by reports of additional restrictions
Society
Haltiala Farm has announced it will no longer organise its popular toy hunt event after adults disregarded rules and hoarded toys intended for children. The farm, located in northern Helsinki, shared its decision in a video posted on social media following last Friday’s event. The farm had hidden over
Crime
Police are investigating a suspected aggravated assault after an 8-year-old child was doused with a corrosive liquid—identified as drain cleaner—in the yard of Variska School in Vaasa’s Ristinummi district on Sunday evening. The incident occurred in the presence of numerous young people, and the child
Society
A growing number of people seeking food assistance in Tampere are arriving so hungry that they begin eating the contents of their food packages immediately, prompting a new initiative to provide warm soup before distribution. The Finnish Red Cross (FRC), Tampere Food Bank, and the City of Tampere have launched