Traffic
A district heating pipe leak on Tullivuorenkatu in the Malmi district of Helsinki caused water to spray several meters into the air on Saturday evening. The incident was first reported to the Helsinki Rescue Department at around 8:30 PM. A local resident, Olga, captured the scene on video, showing
Crime
An 80-year-old woman died after being stabbed multiple times near Kontula metro station in Helsinki on Saturday. The attack occurred at around 11:23 a.m. in front of entrance C of the metro station, with the victim sustaining severe injuries before succumbing to them at the scene.
Society
The South Savo Rescue Department is conducting a search operation for a swimmer who went missing in Hirvensalmi on Saturday evening. The individual left from a dock to swim but failed to return. An emergency call was received at around 18:00 near Kaukolantie, prompting the dispatch of multiple rescue
Society
The South Savo Rescue Department is conducting a search operation for a swimmer who went missing in Hirvensalmi on Saturday evening. The individual left from a dock to swim but failed to return. An emergency call was received at around 18:00 near Kaukolantie, prompting the dispatch of multiple rescue
Health
A water boiling advisory has been issued for residents of Petäjävesi following the detection of deteriorated microbiological quality in water samples from the municipal waterworks’ upper reservoir and distribution network. The advisory, which remains in effect until further notice, applies to water supplied by the Petäjävesi municipal water utility. According
Society
A water damage incident occurred at the K-Citymarket in Pirkkala, Tampere, on Saturday afternoon, causing minor flooding in one of the store’s aisles. The incident was first reported by Iltalehti, with additional details emerging from Ilta-Sanomat. A local resident, Oskari, witnessed the event and described seeing water
Society
A young adder unexpectedly entered a Neste Huili service station in Paimio on Saturday morning, prompting a rescue operation before being safely returned to the wild. The incident, which drew attention from both staff and customers, was resolved without incident. The snake was first spotted by a customer shortly before
Society
A young adder unexpectedly entered a Neste Huili service station in Paimio on Saturday morning, prompting a rescue operation before being safely returned to the wild. The incident, which drew attention from both staff and customers, was resolved without incident. The snake was first spotted by a customer shortly before
Politics
The Finnish Defence Forces have implemented a temporary maritime area restriction in the eastern Gulf of Finland, effective from 05:45 on Saturday. The measure was announced on the social media platform X. The Defence Forces stated that the restriction is a precautionary step to ensure the safety of third
Health
A tragic drowning incident occurred on Friday evening at a swimming beach on Aino Voipio Road in Huittinen, resulting in the death of a 17-year-old Iranian boy who could not swim, according to Ilta-Sanomat. Authorities received an emergency call at approximately 19:05 reporting a person in
Crime
A man born in the 1960s, suspected of aggravated rape of a child and assault in Kokkola, has been released from detention by the Pohjanmaa District Court. The decision follows an appeal of his extended detention, which was initially ordered in early July. Keskipohjanmaa first reported the case, with details
Society
The 14-year-old boy who went missing in Espoo at the end of June has been found, the Western Uusimaa Police confirmed on Saturday. The boy was last seen on June 27, and authorities had been searching for him in the areas of Saunalahti, Kauklahden, and the Lippulaiva shopping