Crime
Police are urging the public to assist in locating a 65-year-old man who went missing in the Metsokangas area of Oulu on Monday morning. The man was last seen at approximately 10:30 at the Rotuaari bus stop (Ilta-Sanomat). The missing individual is described as slim and
Health
A total of 16 people drowned in Finland in July, according to preliminary data from the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Federation (SUH). Two of the victims were minors, while the majority—11—were men. The gender of four individuals remains unknown, and one victim was confirmed to be a
Economy
Finnish housing costs are set to increase significantly this year, with homeowners facing steeper rises than tenants, according to a report by the Finnish Real Estate Federation and the Finnish Homeowners’ Association, conducted by Pellervo Economic Research (PTT). The report forecasts an average increase of just under three percent in
Society
A young adult fell asleep while cooking in an apartment on Koulukatu in Joensuu early Tuesday morning, leading to smoke spreading into the building’s stairwell and triggering the fire alarm. The incident prompted concerns from other residents, who called the emergency number 112. The North Karelia Rescue Department responded
Climate
A young Saimaa ringed seal was found dead on Monday after drowning in a fishing net in Pihlajavi, Savonlinna. The incident marks the 13th recorded death of the critically endangered species in fishing gear this year, the highest annual number since the 1980s.
Society
The Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela) has significantly intensified its efforts to recover basic social assistance, leading to a sharp rise in cases before administrative courts. This shift has placed a substantial burden on the judicial system, with judges reporting an unprecedented workload due to the surge in recovery
Economy
A pig farm in Lappeenranta has received approval to resume slaughter and meat transport operations after weeks of restrictions due to an outbreak of African swine fever in nearby Virolahti. Entrepreneur Timo Ikonen confirmed that an exceptional two-month permit was granted by the Finnish Food Authority, allowing operations to
Society
A recent survey reveals that over half of Finns back a proposal to ban social media use for children under the age of 15. According to the poll, conducted by the think tank Toivo, 53 percent of respondents support the measure, while 28 percent oppose it. A further 19 percent
Economy
An explosive rupture and subsequent fire occurred at Stora Enso’s Kaukopää mill in Imatra during the night between Monday and Tuesday. The incident involved a tank containing pine or tall oil, which burst open and ignited following a process disturbance. The South Karelia Rescue Department received an alarm around
Politics
The Finnish Coastal Fleet has launched a large-scale firing exercise at the Örö firing ranges in the Archipelago Sea, with operations set to continue until Thursday. The exercise focuses on enhancing air defense capabilities and naval artillery proficiency, according to the Defense Forces. Yle reports that the training aims
Crime
A 44-year-old man has been sentenced to eight months of suspended imprisonment for sexually harassing a female trainee at a construction site in Nokia in October 2025. The District Court of Pirkanmaa ruled that the man, who was responsible for familiarizing the trainee with her duties, subjected the
Politics
A Russian mother and son, Olga and Nikita Belov, have won a court appeal against their deportation from Finland after their asylum applications were repeatedly rejected. The Finnish Administrative Court has overturned the Finnish Immigration Service’s (Migri) decision, citing new evidence, and referred the case back for reconsideration. The