Traffic
A fatal rail traffic accident in Turku has resulted in the death of one person and significant disruptions to train services between Turku and Tampere. The incident occurred on Monday evening near the Old Tampere Road, according to Ilta-Sanomat. The Southwest Finland Police Department confirmed the death in a
Education
The Trade Union of Education in Finland (OAJ) has issued a strike warning to six universities of applied sciences, threatening a three-day walkout beginning on 1 September if no agreement is reached in an ongoing labour dispute. The warning concerns negotiations over a new collective agreement for the sector,
Crime
Police in Oulu are investigating an alleged assault that left a middle-aged man injured after falling down a steep slope near the Koiteli elää! festival over the weekend. The incident occurred outside the festival area in Koitelinkoski during the night between Friday and Saturday. According to investigation leader Jarno
Economy
A recent study by Finnish researchers has concluded that protection components in unemployment benefits and housing allowance—abolished by the current government in 2024—significantly increased part-time work among the unemployed without reducing their chances of later securing full-time employment. The findings have reignited debate over the policy’
Health
Ari Miettinen, a doctor and social media influencer known for his outspoken views on health, has died at the age of 50. Miettinen passed away in his sleep on 31 July in Kuopio, Savon Sanomat reports. Born in Tuusniemi on 19 January 1976, Miettinen had a long career in medicine,
Crime
A violent altercation in Kruunupyy on Saturday evening resulted in at least three people being injured in a stabbing at a private residence in the town center. The incident prompted a swift police response, with six individuals detained in connection with the case. The emergency call was made at approximately
Crime
Police in Southwest Finland are still searching for a 16-year-old boy who went missing in Somero last autumn. The teenager, who may be moving in the Southern Finland region, was last reported missing in April, but authorities have yet to locate him. The missing boy is described as
Politics
President Alexander Stubb is visiting Åland today, accompanied by his spouse, Suzanne Innes-Stubb. This marks his third annual August trip to the autonomous region during his presidency. During the visit, Stubb will meet with representatives of Åland’s regional government to discuss current matters concerning the region (Ilta-Sanomat)
Politics
The Nordic prime ministers will convene in the Copenhagen area on Thursday for their annual summer meeting, with Finland represented by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. The gathering, hosted by Denmark and the Faroe Islands, will focus on key regional priorities, including security, defence, and emerging technologies, as well as the
Health
The Finnish Mental Health Association (MIELI) has announced plans to begin change negotiations that could lead to the dismissal of up to 20 employees. The negotiations will affect the organisation’s entire staff, except for crisis work, the Sekasin chat service, and the Victim Support Helpline. MIELI employs approximately 160
Crime
Police are urging the public to assist in locating a man who went missing in Mäntsälä on Sunday, 16 August. The man was last seen around 15:00 on Mäntymäentie and is believed to be in the area or its surroundings. The missing individual is described as approximately 160 centimetres
Crime
A large-scale police operation is currently unfolding in the Lassila and Pohjois-Haaga districts of Helsinki, with authorities confirming an ongoing response but providing limited details. The operation has drawn significant attention due to the visible presence of armed officers and specialized units. Police have acknowledged receiving a report