Crime
West Uusimaa Police are investigating at least two cases in which boys under the age of 15 have been extorted online using sexually suggestive images. Both incidents involve a suspect operating under a pseudonym who initiated contact with the victims on social media before moving the conversation to another platform.
Society
A parachutist died in an accident near Kuopio Airport in Rissala, Siilinjärvi, on Tuesday. The Eastern Finland Police confirmed the incident, stating that the deceased was a man, though no further details about his age, background, or the circumstances of the accident were disclosed. Iltalehti first reported the incident, noting
Society
The dedicated maritime rescue emergency number, 0294 1000, is currently non-operational, authorities confirm. The disruption is under investigation, with no immediate timeline for restoration provided. In the event of an emergency at sea, the public is advised to use alternative contact methods. Yle reports that individuals should call the
Crime
An explosion at the Nammo Vihtavuori gunpowder and ammunition factory in Laukaa, Central Finland, has resulted in one fatality and one injury. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, with the Central Finland Rescue Department receiving an emergency alert at approximately 10:50 AM (Yle).
Traffic
A heated confrontation between two elderly women and a VR train conductor led to the women being escorted off the train in Tampere on Tuesday. The incident occurred on train IC26, which was serving as a replacement for a cancelled service from Seinäjoki to Helsinki, though Ilta-Sanomat later clarified
Health
Authorities have issued a danger notification for parts of Suomussalmi and Kuhmo after an ammonia leak was detected at a berry factory operated by Kiantama in Kainuu. The warning applied to the Kurimo and Siikaranta areas in Suomussalmi, as well as unspecified zones in Kuhmo, where residents were urged to
Politics
Support for Finland’s governing National Coalition Party has fallen to its lowest level in over five years, according to a recent opinion poll commissioned by Helsingin Sanomat. The party, led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, now holds 16.7% support, a decline of 0.7 percentage points since last
Economy
The first phase of a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) data center campus has begun in Seinäjoki, marking the largest single investment ever made in Finland by a British company. The project, led by British operator Pure Data Centres Group (Pure DC), is expected to total up to €7.5 billion
Crime
A person was found deceased on the shore in Vehmersalmi, Kuopio, late Tuesday evening. The North Savo Rescue Department received an emergency call at 22:55 reporting the incident, which occurred near the water’s edge (Ilta-Sanomat). Emergency medical services and rescue personnel arrived at the scene on Pinoharjuntie,
Society
Three painters were stranded in a crane for several hours in Parkano on Wednesday evening after the equipment malfunctioned while they were working on the town’s water tower. The incident left the workers suspended approximately 40 meters above the ground, unable to descend at the end of their workday.
Traffic
Metro services at Espoonlahti station in Espoo were suspended on Tuesday evening following a reported accident, causing significant disruptions to public transport. HSL announced that trains would bypass the station without stopping until approximately 22:30, with potential delays persisting until around 23:00. Iltalehti reports that the Western Uusimaa
Traffic
A passenger car collided with the exterior wall of K-Supermarket Munkki in Munkkivuori on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in structural damage and spoiled goods. The incident occurred shortly after 4:00 PM, with no reported injuries to customers or staff.