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
Traffic
A serious traffic accident involving a passenger car and a garbage truck has occurred in Virrat, leading to the closure of Highway 66, also known as Liedenpohja Road, for nearly seven hours. The incident was reported to authorities shortly after 11:00 on Friday.
Crime
The body of a boater who went missing in Loviisa in early July has been found deceased, bringing an end to a nearly two-week search operation. The discovery follows reports of an empty motorboat circling off the coast of Vadholmen on the night of July 4. The Coast Guard
Society
Ella Varis, a former senior constable known for her social media presence as Somepoliisi (Social Media Police), has resigned from the police force, citing workplace bullying as the reason. Her case has sparked discussions about harassment within the police and the boundaries of officers' conduct on social media. Varis
Society
The Southwest Finland Wellbeing Services County (Varha) has increased meal prices in some of its disability housing services without informing residents or their families in advance. The price adjustment took effect in April, leading to unexpected cost hikes for some individuals. A parent told Turun Sanomat that the price of
Society
A fatal water rescue operation took place at Tanelinlampi in Seinäjoki during the early hours of Friday morning. Emergency services were alerted between 1:00 and 2:00 AM, with the Pohjanmaa Rescue Department confirming that the incident was reported at approximately 1:30 AM (Ilta-Sanomat). Four rescue units
Crime
Police in Oulu have confirmed that a 34-year-old man detained in April in connection with a series of bicycle-related stabbings is no longer a suspect. The man was initially held on probable suspicion of a stabbing in Raksila on 14 April but was released by the Oulu
Crime
A man died early Friday morning after falling from an eighth-floor balcony in Tikkurila, Vantaa. Emergency services, including police, rescue personnel, and paramedics, were alerted to the incident on Kielotie at approximately 5:52 AM. Despite resuscitation efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have ruled
Economy
Finland’s agricultural sector is set to undergo significant structural changes by 2035, with the number of farms shrinking while average farm sizes grow, according to a recent survey. The Farm Development Prospects 2026–2035 report by Kantar Agri, published in Maaseudun Tulevaisuus, forecasts that the country will have around