Health
A salmonella outbreak traced to contaminated sprouts has resulted in at least one confirmed death in Finland, with a second fatality under investigation. The outbreak, which affected 11 European countries, has been linked to alfalfa seeds originating from Italy, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)
Health
A child under the age of 15 died on Saturday afternoon after drowning at Kalliomonttu, a popular swimming pit in Kempele. The accident occurred shortly after noon at the deep end of the quarry-turned-swimming area, where a rescue diver retrieved the child from a depth of seven metres.
Politics
US Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 following a brief and sudden illness, according to a statement published on the X account of his office (Yle). The Republican senator, a prominent figure in US politics, passed away on Wednesday. Graham’s death marks a significant moment
Crime
A violent mass brawl erupted in Lahti’s city center on Saturday, involving supporters of football clubs FC Lahti and HJK. The police detained 48 people in connection with the incident, which took place at Paasikivi Square following a match between the two teams earlier in the afternoon.
Health
At least one person was injured on Saturday when a horse charged into the audience during the Turku Castle Jousting event in Turku Castle Park. The incident occurred shortly after 5 PM as the jousting competition was about to begin, with no barriers separating spectators from the horses. A woman
Health
A salmonella epidemic that spread across Europe earlier this year has been traced to contaminated alfalfa sprout seeds, resulting in at least 109 confirmed infections and two deaths in Finland in 2025. However, a new disease cluster caused by the same bacterial strain, Salmonella bovismorbificans, was detected in Finland in
Health
A Salmonella Bovismorbificans outbreak spread across ten European countries between January and May, infecting 109 people and resulting in two fatalities in Finland. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has identified alfalfa sprouts as the primary source of the epidemic, with investigations tracing the contamination to sprout
Climate
Southern Finland has experienced intense thunderstorms and heavy rainfall on Saturday, leading to flooding and weather-related damage across the region. Nearly 300 lightning strikes were recorded in Helsinki and the capital region by Saturday evening, with storms extending as far as Porvoo, according to MTV meteorologist Mette Mannonen. The
Crime
An elderly man drowned in Lake Höytämönjärvi in Lempäälä on Saturday evening. The incident was reported by the Police of Eastern Finland, who confirmed that emergency services were alerted around 9:00 PM after receiving a call about a person floating in the water. Rescue services arrived at the scene
Climate
A powerful thunderstorm swept through Uusimaa and the capital region on Saturday evening, bringing heavy rain, hail, frequent lightning, and strong gusts. The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) had issued a warning for severe thunderstorms in Uusimaa and the southern and western parts of the Gulf of Finland, effective until 11
Health
A 73-year-old man drowned on Saturday afternoon while swimming at Korpela Beach on Lake Narvi in Rauma. The incident occurred shortly before 5:30 PM, when the man suddenly sank beneath the surface. Emergency services, including the Satakunta Rescue Department, medical personnel, and police, were dispatched to the
Health
A child under the age of 15 drowned on Saturday at a popular swimming quarry in Kempele, according to authorities. The incident occurred at the Kalliomonttu quarry, an old rock quarry refurbished as a swimming area located on the border of Oulu and Kempele. The North Ostrobothnia Rescue Department announced