Crime
A homemade explosive device was discovered near a hiking trail in the Harju area on Tuesday, prompting police to restrict access to the site. The device was reported to emergency services around midday by a passerby out for a walk (Iltalehti). The Western Uusimaa Police have cordoned off the area,
Climate
A storm on Monday caused significant damage to the Valasranta dance pavilion in Yläne, Southwest Finland, leading to the suspension of its dance season and the cancellation of all planned events. The Yläne Kirkonkylä Volunteer Fire Brigade (VPK) confirmed the incident in a press release, stating that no personal injuries
Traffic
A fatal traffic accident occurred on Highway 9 in Laukaa on Tuesday, resulting in the death of one person. The Central Finland Rescue Department received the emergency call at approximately 12:30, and responders were dispatched to the scene (Ilta-Sanomat). Traffic on Highway 9 was temporarily halted in one
Traffic
A serious traffic accident on Highway 9 between Jyväskylä and Laukaa has resulted in one fatality. The collision occurred after midday on Tuesday near the stretch between Leppälahti (Jyväskylä) and Metsolahti (Laukaa), according to Fintraffic’s traffic management center (Yle). The accident involved a truck and a passenger car, as
Politics
The Prime Minister’s Office has appointed Päivi Anttikoski as Communications Director of its newly established Communications Unit. Anttikoski will transition from her current role as Media Director at SOK, where she has been responsible for corporate communications. She previously served as Communications Director at the Prime Minister’s Office
Crime
Two separate apartment building fires broke out in Oulu late Monday night and early Tuesday morning, resulting in injuries, evacuations, and significant property damage. Authorities are investigating both incidents, with the Puolivälinkangas fire treated as suspected arson and the Kaukovainio blaze preliminarily linked to negligence. Police have now identified a
Society
Preliminary data from the Natural Resources Institute Finland’s (Luke) food balance sheet reveals significant shifts in Finnish dietary habits in 2025, with record-high cheese consumption and fluctuating trends in meat, dairy, and grain products. Finns consumed an average of 27 kilograms of cheese per person last year, the
Traffic
A traffic accident involving a lorry and a passenger car has caused significant disruption on Ring Road III near the Sundsberg junction in Kirkkonummi. The incident, reported before 8:00 AM, has led to the temporary closure of the road in both directions, resulting in traffic congestion. The Western Uusimaa
Crime
Five conscripts are under investigation after damaging roadside signs in Perniö, Salo, on Sunday evening. The incident, first reported by MTV, has drawn condemnation from the Finnish Defence Forces. A witness told Iltalehti that the conscripts were seen dancing on a car before kicking and throwing at least two traffic
Health
A recent study by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health reveals persistent differences in sickness absences among municipal employees based on gender, age, and occupation. The Kunta10 study, which tracks over 90,000 workers across 11 municipalities, found that while the overall number of sickness absences has remained stable in
Politics
Social Security Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasonen (National Coalition Party, NCP) will today begin family leave from her ministerial duties. She will be temporarily replaced by NCP Member of Parliament and varatuomari Karoliina Partanen, Yle reports. The transition will take place during the President of the Republic’s presentation. Following the
Society
The City of Espoo is appealing to the Administrative Court against a decision by the Non-Discrimination and Equality Board regarding the so-called Suvivirsi case. The dispute centers on allegations of discrimination during a school’s spring celebration, where the song Suvivirsi was performed. In May, the Board ruled