Climate
Espoo is preparing to establish zero-emission zones for trucks and delivery vans, a move that would mark the first such initiative in Finland. The proposal, part of the city’s updated Carbon-Neutral Espoo roadmap, aims to restrict access to areas where only vehicles producing no exhaust emissions would
Politics
The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) has received multiple requests from researchers and a research group to access the so-called Tiitinen list, a document containing the names of individuals suspected of ties to the East German intelligence service, Stasi. The list, compiled in 1990 under then-Supo chief
Climate
A seasonal cold spell is set to affect Finland in the coming days, bringing frost to parts of the country before temperatures rise again by the weekend. Ilta-Sanomat (IS) reports that cold air will dominate, with nighttime temperatures dropping to between zero and ten degrees nationwide. In northern Finland,
Politics
Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen is visiting Åland today to meet with the autonomous region’s leadership and discuss pressing security and economic issues. The visit, part of a broader engagement with Åland’s government, includes discussions on regional stability and export promotion. Valtonen will meet with Åland’s Premier Katrin
Climate
A partial solar eclipse captivated observers across Finland on Wednesday evening, as the Moon passed between the Earth and the Sun, casting a shadow over much of the country. The phenomenon, visible in varying degrees from Utsjoki to Helsinki, brought communities together to witness the rare event, while millions across
Health
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland highlights significant disparities in mental health and work-life balance between individuals with different circadian rhythms, particularly those who are extreme evening types. The research, published in the journal Sleep Health, found that evening-oriented individuals experience higher rates of depression
Climate
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across most of Finland this evening, with up to 85 percent of the Sun’s diameter obscured in some regions. The phenomenon will begin before 8:00 PM in much of the country, reaching its peak between 8:40 and 8:55 PM,
Politics
Former Member of the European Parliament Nils Torvalds, 81, has announced his candidacy in Finland’s upcoming spring parliamentary elections. Torvalds, a long-time member of the Swedish People’s Party of Finland (RKP), will run in the Southwest Finland constituency, where the party currently holds one parliamentary seat. In
Health
A partial solar eclipse will be visible in Finland on Wednesday evening, offering a rare celestial spectacle. However, experts are urging caution, as viewing the event without proper protection can cause permanent eye damage. The eclipse will be observable in the evening, but ophthalmologists warn that looking directly at the
Culture
A rare total solar eclipse is set to captivate observers across parts of Europe on Wednesday evening, with Spain and Iceland emerging as prime viewing destinations. The celestial event has sparked a surge in tourism, with hundreds of thousands of visitors flocking to regions along the eclipse’s path.
Climate
A partial solar eclipse will be visible across Finland this evening, offering a rare celestial spectacle as the Moon passes between the Earth and the Sun. While a total eclipse will occur in parts of Europe—including eastern Greenland, western Iceland, and northern Spain—Finnish observers will see up to
Culture
The Finnish Association of Authors has received an exceptionally large bequest from Naantali-based crime writer Pirkko Arhippa, who passed away last October at the age of 90. The estate, valued at €800,000, will be used to establish a fund in Arhippa’s name to support female crime writers