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,
Climate
A powerful thunderstorm swept through parts of Finland on Sunday, bringing destructive hail—including rare ice shards—near-record rainfall, and hazardous driving conditions to regions including Southern Ostrobothnia, Pirkanmaa, and areas near Turku. The extreme weather caused localized damage, left residents stunned by its intensity, and resulted in significant
Education
The University of Helsinki has fallen out of the top 100 universities in this year’s Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), marking a significant shift in its long-standing position among the world’s leading academic institutions. The university now ranks in the 101–150 bracket, as the
Crime
The Finnish Ministry of Justice has launched a fact-finding investigation into potentially lowering the age of criminal responsibility from 15 to 14, following a recent decision by Sweden. Currently, individuals under 15 in Finland are not held criminally responsible, with even serious offences addressed through child welfare measures instead
Economy
Teollisuuden Voima (TVO) has announced that the Olkiluoto 3 (OL3) nuclear power plant unit will operate at reduced capacity for the coming weeks due to a technical fault in two of its main circulation pumps. The plant is currently producing electricity at approximately 1,300 megawatts, which corresponds to about
Climate
Finland is experiencing a shift in weather patterns this week, with rain dominating much of the country—including extreme rainfall in some areas—as temperatures remain below seasonal averages in several regions. The change comes as August nears its end, with meteorologists predicting a mix of wet and dry conditions
Traffic
A concrete mixer truck veered off the road and into a ditch in Kirkkonummi early Monday morning, with the driver suspected of endangering traffic safety and driving under the influence of alcohol. The incident occurred on Highway 51, west of Kirkkonummi town center, shortly before 5:00 AM, according to
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
Culture
The application period for Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK27), Finland’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, has officially begun. The submission window opened on 17 August 2026, with application forms available in Finnish, Swedish, and English on Yle’s UMK website. Aspiring artists and songwriters have until 23 August
Traffic
A passenger car collided with the wall of a detached house in Simo, Lapland, on Monday morning, prompting a response from emergency services. The accident occurred on Ratatie Road in the center of Simo, an area that includes grocery stores and a library (Ilta-Sanomat).