A group of primary school-aged girls in Helsinki’s Vuosaari district, which sparked public concern last spring, has seen a reduction in reported crimes over the summer, though one of its members was involved in an alleged aggravated assault in July. Police and city youth services describe the situation
Strong winds and heavy rainfall swept across Southern and Eastern Finland over the weekend, bringing risks of fallen trees, power outages, and localized flooding. The Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) issued wind warnings for land areas in the south and east, with gusts intensifying to over 15 meters per second on
The introduction of tuition fees for students from outside the EU and EEA has led to a decline in new international enrolments in Finnish upper secondary schools and vocational institutions this autumn. While the full impact of the legislative change remains uncertain, early reports indicate a sharp drop in applications,
A 60-year-old man from Joensuu died on Wednesday following a violent assault at a private residence in the city’s Rantakylä district. Emergency services were alerted to the incident in the afternoon, and despite resuscitation attempts by police and paramedics, the victim succumbed to his injuries while being
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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.
A conscript sustained a minor hand injury on Friday morning after a practice hand grenade exploded during a shooting exercise at the Pori Brigade in Niinisalo. The incident occurred shortly after 10:00 AM, according to the Army (Helsingin Sanomat). The Pori Brigade confirmed that the conscript was injured when
The City of Tampere has decided to discontinue the operations of Suomen Hopealinja Oy, the largest inland waterway shipping company in the Nordic countries, following years of financial difficulties. The company, fully owned by the city, will cease its services on 30 September, with operations fully wound down by the
Helsinki Police have recorded multiple cases this year involving the harassment, mistreatment, and harm of white-cheeked geese—also known as barnacle geese—and other wild birds. The incidents include deliberate chasing, stoning, and attempts to strike the animals, according to authorities (Yle; Ilta-Sanomat; Iltalehti). The white-cheeked goose
Two hunters were injured in separate encounters with a wounded bear during a legal bear hunt in the Uimaharju area of Joensuu on Friday morning. The incident occurred shortly before 6:00 AM, prompting an investigation by Eastern Finland Police, who confirmed that no criminal activity was suspected. The events
Finland has confirmed 19 cases of African swine fever (ASF) in wild boar, all detected in the Virolahti area during July and August. The Finnish Food Authority continues to monitor the infection zone, which includes Virolahti, Miehikkälä, and the southern part of Lappeenranta, where movement restrictions in forests, hunting, and
Police and rescue services in Lapland are continuing their search for a man who fell from a boat on the Maunujoki River in Kittilä on Thursday evening. The incident was reported to authorities as a hunter going overboard, prompting an immediate response from emergency teams. According to the Lapland Police
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Education
The City of Rauma has successfully reduced unnecessary daycare reservations by introducing a fee for unannounced absences, leading to fewer open care groups this summer. Yle reports that the new policy requires parents to cancel reserved care slots at least ten days in advance to avoid a charge, which amounts
Health
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has confirmed that a person infected with measles traveled on ferries between Åland and Sweden earlier this month. The individual, who has been vaccinated, traveled on the Viking Glory from Mariehamn to Stockholm on 13 August, departing at 14:25, as well
Society
Two boating incidents occurred in Finland on Friday, resulting in one capsized rowboat in Laukaa and another stranded inflatable boat in Oulu. Neither incident led to serious injuries, though both highlight the importance of safety precautions on the water. Rowboat Capsizes in Laukaa During Livestream In Laukaa, two adults ended
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Economy
Finland is set to enhance aviation safety in Indonesia through a major project aimed at strengthening the country’s meteorological services. The initiative, led by Finnish companies and institutions, will provide advanced weather and aviation safety systems to improve flight reliability in one of the world’s largest archipelagic nations.
Politics
Nordic prime ministers convened at their annual summer meeting in Denmark on Thursday to discuss the regulation of technology companies and the impact of social media on children and young people, as well as to strengthen regional security and defense cooperation. The meeting underscored the growing importance of Nordic unity
Crime
A 24-year-old man convicted in the 2025 Rantina shopping centre stabbing in Tampere has appealed his prison sentence, while a separate case involving the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Forssa remains under judicial review. Rantina Stabbing Convict Appeals Sentence Ville-Valtteri Johannes Väänänen, sentenced to
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Culture
Helsinki’s annual Night of the Arts has begun, coinciding with the start of the Helsinki Festival Weeks. This year’s celebration features around 300 events, including a striking performance by French artists that has never before been seen in the Nordic countries. The highlight of the evening is Les
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