Society
Four people, including both adults and children, were rescued from the Salama ride at Linnanmäki amusement park on Wednesday after the attraction became stuck in its upper position. The incident occurred when the carriage halted approximately five meters above ground, leaving the passengers stranded for around half an hour before
Society
A residential building in the Haaga district of Helsinki has implemented a rule prohibiting laundry washing on Sundays and public holidays, sparking discussion among residents. The restriction, first reported by Helsingin Sanomat, applies to a property owned by the City of Helsinki’s housing company, Heka. According to Heka’s
Politics
President Alexander Stubb has rejected recent warnings that Russia is preparing to attack a NATO member state, calling such claims part of a broader hybrid campaign to destabilise Europe. In an interview with Hufvudstadsbladet, Stubb stated that he sees no evidence to support fears of an imminent Russian military challenge
Society
President Alexander Stubb has awarded the Lifesaving Medal to six individuals in recognition of their courageous and life-saving actions. The medal is granted for acts of extreme bravery, resourcefulness, or self-sacrifice in rescuing others from imminent danger. Fire Rescue in Imatra Matti Ovaskainen, 78, from Imatra, received the
Crime
The Helsinki Court of Appeal has upheld a district court’s decision to dismiss charges against three men accused of raping an underage girl in October 2024, while significantly increasing the prison sentence of a man convicted of abusing dozens of children over a 15-year period. The court also
Politics
The Finnish government has submitted proposals to amend intelligence legislation, seeking to permit military and civilian intelligence agencies to conduct surveillance in private homes under strict conditions. The reforms, which require constitutional changes, aim to address gaps in national security protections amid evolving threats and technological advancements. Military Intelligence Expansion
Crime
A 43-year-old man, Jalil Tawfeeq Rasool, has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison by the District Court of Southwest Finland for 34 crimes, including sexual abuse, drug offenses involving underage girls, and the assault and stalking of an adult woman. The verdict, delivered after
Traffic
The decision on security measures for the Saukonlaitur parking facility in Jätkäsaari has been postponed following four fatal falls from its roof. Plans to improve safety, initially prepared by the facility’s operator, have been revised after the most recent incident in February, but no final decision has been made.
Politics
Interior ministers and representatives from nine Baltic Sea countries convened in Helsinki on 17–18 June to discuss growing drone-related security threats in the region. The meeting, part of the Baltic Sea Security Ministerial Group, was chaired by Finland’s Minister of the Interior, Mari Rantanen, and focused on
Traffic
Finnish police are ramping up water traffic monitoring during this year’s Midsummer weekend, with a focus on combating boating under the influence. Nearly 100 patrol boats and jet skis will log around 5,000 hours of inspections, targeting both intoxicated skippers and equipment deficiencies (Yle).
Health
Isolated cases of tularemia, commonly known as rabbit fever, have been detected among military personnel on the island of Santahamina in Helsinki. The Guard Jaeger Regiment and the National Defence University have confirmed that all infected individuals serve on the island, including conscripts and cadets.
Crime
Police are appealing to the public for assistance in locating a man who went missing in Haapajärvi last May. The last confirmed sighting of the man, born in 1963, was on 17 May 2025 as he cycled along Joenrantie in Haapajärvi. Authorities have released an image of the missing individual,