Society
A young child was freed from playground equipment in Itäkeskus, Helsinki, on Tuesday afternoon after becoming trapped between the foot pegs of a carousel-like device. The incident occurred in the yard of the Puotinharju daycare center, where staff attempted to free the child for approximately half an hour before
Traffic
A police operation in Tuusula on Saturday evening has drawn widespread attention and criticism after an unmarked police car rammed a fleeing moped rider off the road, causing the rider to fall and sustain injuries. The incident, captured on video and circulated widely, has prompted two separate preliminary investigations into
Crime
The Northern Savonia District Court is hearing the case of Mika Moring, 54, who is charged with homicide and aggravated deprivation of liberty in the death of Saara Arva, 35, a Helsinki resident who disappeared in August 2019. Arva’s remains were discovered in April 2024 in a remote area
Politics
A recent poll reveals that nearly a third of Finns are uncertain about their preferred candidate for the next prime minister, while Social Democratic Party (SDP) leader Antti Lindtman maintains a narrow lead among party leaders.
Economy
A new report by the Kalevi Sorsa Foundation, a social democratic think tank, has raised concerns over the accuracy of Finland’s economic forecasts and their influence on political decision-making. The report, authored by Executive Director Lauri Finér and economic policy expert Jussi Systä, argues that forecasts are frequently
Economy
Finnish industrial sectors experienced widespread growth in June, with increases in orders, production, and turnover compared to both the previous year and the previous month, according to data from Statistics Finland. The value of new orders across industry rose by 16.6% year-on-year in June, while working-day
Crime
A fire that broke out late Monday evening in an apartment building in Rovaniemi is under investigation as a suspected case of arson. The blaze originated in a fourth-floor apartment on Korkalonkatu, near the city center. The rescue department received the first emergency call at approximately 11:00 PM
Economy
Espoo and Vantaa have announced plans to begin restructuring negotiations, citing the need to balance their finances amid growing deficits. The decisions have sparked concern among city employees, particularly in Espoo, where the scale of potential layoffs has come as a shock.
Traffic
A Finnair aircraft arriving from Lisbon on Sunday evening experienced a technical fault that caused a loud alarm to sound in the cabin as it taxied toward the gate at Helsinki Airport. The incident startled passengers, though Finnair has confirmed it posed no safety risk. Passenger Eliel Parpola, who was
Culture
Fazer is consolidating four of its popular crunchy candies under the Marianne brand, a move that has drawn both confusion and criticism from consumers. The affected products—American Pastilles, London Granules, Avec Granules, and Marianne Granules—will now be marketed under new names while retaining their original recipes.
Society
A grey seal pup (kuutti) was found shot in the head in the archipelago off Helsinki last week, reigniting discussions about the ethics and regulation of seal hunting in Finland. The discovery was made by Seppo Knuuttila, a senior researcher at the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), who photographed the dead
Crime
An adult woman was found dead in the Porkkalanniemi area of Kirkkonummi on Monday, 10 August. The Western Uusimaa Police confirmed the incident in a press release, stating that bystanders discovered the deceased and alerted authorities. The police do not suspect foul play in the case, as preliminary information indicates