Economy
Stora Enso will initiate change negotiations regarding the future of its Veitsiluoto sawmill in Kemi, potentially leading to its permanent closure. The negotiations will affect approximately 60 employees, with the process expected to last around three weeks (MTV Uutiset). The Veitsiluoto sawmill, which has operated for over a century, requires
Education
A new disciplinary policy in Jyväskylä’s primary schools imposes stricter consequences for unauthorized phone use, with after-school detention now possible after just five infractions. The measures, part of a broader plan for educational actions and safety, took effect at the beginning of August alongside a nationwide mobile phone
Politics
Moped riders in Helsinki are set to hold a protest on Saturday, August 15, following growing frustration among young people over police conduct. The demonstration, organized by the association Mopoilevat nuoret (Moped-Riding Youth), aims to address tensions between moped enthusiasts and law enforcement while promoting constructive dialogue. The protest
Climate
Finland’s summer has been unexceptional in terms of temperatures but rainier than usual in many parts of the country, according to meteorologists from the Finnish Meteorological Institute. While some Finns may have perceived the season as cooler, experts confirm that temperatures have aligned with long-term averages. Recent days
Traffic
Train services in the capital region are experiencing disruptions on Wednesday morning due to a switch failure on the railway. The disruptions primarily affect trains K, I, and P, with deviations from normal schedules and some cancellations reported. Helsingin Seudun Liikenne (HSL) states that the fault was detected early in
Politics
The summer meetings of Finland’s parliamentary parties have commenced, with the Social Democratic Party (SDP) holding the first gathering today in Kouvola. The event brings together the party’s parliamentary group working committee and leadership for discussions, including a political situation review led by SDP Chair Antti Lindtman (Yle;
Economy
A majority of large Finnish companies have adjusted their long-term strategies in response to heightened geopolitical risks, according to a survey commissioned by OP Financial Group. The findings highlight how global political tensions are reshaping business operations, supply chains, and investment priorities.
Society
A man who went missing while swimming in Pyhäjärvi, Kitee, was found alive after spending approximately 1.5 hours in the water. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening when the swimmer attempted a 1.3-kilometer route from the mainland toward Hätäsaari, a popular boating and hiking destination in the
Politics
Finns Party MP Mauri Peltokangas has faced sharp criticism after publishing a Facebook post questioning whether Finns would accept an "Afghan Muslim" as Finland’s interior or foreign minister. The post, which Social Democratic Party (SDP) leadership and former party chair Antti Rinne have condemned as racist, has
Climate
Finland’s forest grouse populations have partially stabilised this summer following several years of decline, though regional and species-specific differences remain significant, according to the Natural Resources Institute Finland (Luke). Nationwide, the densities of capercaillie and black grouse are close to last year’s levels and the long-term
Crime
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has resumed searches for Juha Valkola, who disappeared in Siikajoki nearly six years ago, focusing on the Paavola area. The case is being treated as a suspected homicide and aggravated extortion, with investigators believing Valkola was killed within 24 hours of his last known
Crime
Police are appealing for public assistance in locating a 16-year-old girl who went missing in the Tervamäki district of Hyvinkää on Tuesday morning. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as the search continues. The missing girl is described as approximately 180 centimeters tall with light,