Traffic
Two separate traffic accidents on Helsinki’s Ring I and Ring Road III, as well as a new incident on Turuntie in Espoo, have caused congestion and temporary road closures on Friday.
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Traffic
An air traffic accident has occurred in Pieksämäki, prompting a response from emergency services. The South Savo Rescue Department received an alert regarding the incident, which has been classified as a medium-scale operation. The accident took place at Lake Vangasjärvi, located near the center of Pieksämäki. Yle reports that
Traffic
An ambulance and a passenger car were involved in a side collision in Vaasa on Thursday afternoon, with no injuries reported. The incident occurred at approximately 14:05 at the intersection of Huutoniementie and Melaniementie. The ambulance was on an emergency run, transporting a patient to hospital care with lights
Economy
The construction of Finland’s new icebreaker, Aino, will begin next year, with completion scheduled for 2029. The vessel will be built in Helsinki and Pori, ensuring year-round maritime traffic in the Baltic Sea (Daily Finland).
Traffic
Finland’s airports experienced a significant increase in passenger traffic in July, marking the busiest month for air travel since the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Statistics Finland, nearly two million passengers flew through the country’s airports last month, a 7% rise compared to July 2025. The figures represent
Health
A medical incident involving a passenger on an intercity train from Helsinki to Oulu led to a brief stop and a delay on Wednesday afternoon. The IC 65 train halted in Suonenjoki to await an ambulance after a passenger suffered a medical episode. Iltalehti reports that the passenger was taken
Traffic
Police in East Uusimaa are appealing for witnesses following a traffic accident in Porvoo on 14 August, in which a 16-year-old cyclist was struck by a car on a pedestrian crossing. The incident occurred near the K-Supermarket in the Tarmola district, along a route parallel to Mannerheiminkatu,
Traffic
Traffic in Helsinki’s Kalasatama district has been severely disrupted by ongoing construction work, leading to lengthy queues and daily congestion. The disruptions are primarily caused by the construction of the Junatie metro bridge and the renovation of stormwater pipes on Sörnäinen’s Shore Road.
Economy
Uber Eats is significantly expanding its food and grocery delivery operations in Finland, launching autonomous delivery robots in Helsinki and extending its service to eight new cities. The company, which began operations in Helsinki, Espoo, and Tampere in May, will now also serve Vantaa, Kuopio, Turku, Oulu, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Lahti,
Traffic
A traffic accident involving a police van and a passenger car occurred on Tulliväylä in Oulu on Tuesday afternoon. The incident took place at approximately 16:05, according to the Oulu Police Department (Helsingin Sanomat). The police vehicle, an unmarked van used for patrol duties, was responding to an urgent
Crime
A 42-year-old man died in a motorcycle accident in Harjavalta, Satakunta, on Monday evening after veering off the road and colliding with a light pole. The incident occurred on Pohjoisrantatie at approximately 20:18, according to reports. The motorcyclist left the driving lane for reasons that remain unclear