Crime
The lead investigator in the case of a young moped rider forced off the road in Tuusula has addressed public claims about the emergency response, confirming that an ambulance was dispatched but only six minutes after the incident occurred. Ilta-Sanomat reports that the police called for an ambulance at
Crime
The criminal charge against a taxi driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run on Helsinki’s Itäväylä in late June has been reduced from aggravated drunk driving to the basic form, according to police. The incident resulted in the deaths of two people, a man and a woman, both
Crime
An unusual and unauthorised announcement on an HSL commuter train on Monday afternoon left passengers bewildered after a voice declared the train was bound for Russia. The incident, which occurred on a U-line service departing from Espoo, has been confirmed as an act of vandalism by VR, the operator
Crime
A third charge has been filed for the defamation of Daniela Owusu, Finland’s 2024 Lucia maiden, following a wave of racist abuse directed at her on social media. The charge was brought against an 83-year-old man in the Helsinki District Court, with the suspected offences occurring between
Traffic
A person was injured on Tuesday morning after becoming trapped under a small loader in Vihti, the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department reports. The incident occurred at around 8:30 AM on Kaalitie (Ilta-Sanomat). Emergency medical services transported the injured individual for further treatment. The extent of their injuries has
Traffic
A police pursuit in Tuusula on Saturday evening has led to two separate preliminary investigations, public criticism, and corrections to initial reports about the incident. A 15-year-old moped rider was forced off the road by a police vehicle, resulting in injuries and raising questions about the legality, necessity,
Climate
Finland is experiencing a cooler and wetter late summer than usual, with no significant heatwaves in sight, according to weather forecasts. The final weeks of August and early September are expected to remain below average temperatures, while rain systems move across the country. Cool and Unstable Weather Dominates This week,
Crime
A police pursuit in Tuusula on Saturday has sparked debate after an officer used a patrol car to force a fleeing moped rider off the road, resulting in injuries to the 15-year-old boy. The incident is now under review by prosecutors, with both the officer and the moped
Crime
Prosecutors have filed charges against five individuals following a violent incident last September, in which a group armed with machetes forcibly liberated a youth from a child welfare placement unit in Hamina. The case will be heard in the Kymenlaakso District Court in February 2027. The incident occurred on 14
Climate
Finland is set to experience a brief but notable warm spell this week, with the highest temperatures expected on Saturday. However, meteorologists warn that the heat will be short-lived, giving way to cooler and unsettled weather by Sunday. The warm air is being pushed into the country by a
Politics
The Finnish government has unanimously approved a decree amendment proposed by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (National Coalition Party) to revise the grant criteria for social and health organizations (STEA), while also agreeing to an €84 million reduction in funding for next year. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Wille Rydman
Traffic
Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) has proposed raising the inspection fee for passengers traveling without a valid ticket from the current 100 euros to 130 euros. The increase is part of HSL’s preliminary operational and financial plan for 2027–2029, which aims to strengthen the deterrent effect of the fee