Traffic
An excavator being transported on a lorry toppled onto a passenger car on Vuosselintie in Kuusamo on Sunday afternoon, causing hazardous material leaks and road closures. The incident occurred at around 4 PM, according to Ilta-Sanomat. The North Ostrobothnia Rescue Department reports that the lorry was traveling downhill when
Politics
Former Member of Parliament Erkki Pystynen has passed away at the age of 93. The news was first reported by Iltalehti and later confirmed by multiple sources. Pystynen died peacefully in his sleep at a care home on 13 July 2026, according to Mika Kotiranta, the son of Pystynen’s
Crime
Police in Southwest Finland have discovered a body during weekend search efforts in Parainen. Authorities are investigating whether the deceased is a man who was reported missing earlier this week. The remains were found in a forested area, according to the Southwest Finland Police Department. Ilta-Sanomat reports that the
Crime
A dramatic police pursuit during a youth moped meet in Tuusula on Saturday evening resulted in a moped rider being forced into a ditch, sparking widespread public concern, multiple investigations, and international media coverage. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, has led to preliminary investigations
Culture
Finnish Member of Parliament and Chair of Movement Now (Liike Nyt), Harry "Hjallis" Harkimo, 72, and entrepreneur Jasmine Harkimo (née Pajari), 38, have married. The wedding took place on Saturday, 8 August, at Harkimo’s home in Sipoo. The couple announced their marriage on Instagram, sharing several photos
Politics
A Russian couple opposing the war in Ukraine has been detained in Sweden on suspicion of posing a security threat, while another Russian family in Finland faces deportation despite fears of persecution and severe mental health consequences in their home country.
Climate
The Canadian province of British Columbia has declared a state of emergency as wildfires continue to spread rapidly, forcing thousands to evacuate their homes. The measure, announced on Saturday, grants authorities special powers to manage the crisis, including travel restrictions and emergency resource coordination. Over 20,000 people in various
Traffic
A serious traffic accident occurred in Ilmajoki on Saturday evening when a passenger car veered off the road, resulting in significant injuries to its occupants. The incident took place on Ilmajoki Road at approximately 9:00 PM, according to a statement from the South Ostrobothnia Rescue Department (Iltalehti). The rescue
Economy
Finland’s Saturday Lottery draw failed to produce a single winner with seven correct numbers, leaving the €4 million jackpot unclaimed. The numbers drawn were 1, 12, 14, 15, 22, 32, and 40, with 27 as the additional number and 18 as the plus number (MTV Uutiset; Iltalehti). The highest-
Crime
The Western Uusimaa Police Department has issued an appeal for public assistance in locating a 75-year-old man who went missing in Espoo. The man was last seen on Saturday, 8 August, in the Jorvi area (Ilta-Sanomat). According to police, the missing individual is described as tall and
Crime
Mika Moring, a 54-year-old serial offender with a history of violent and sexual crimes, is standing trial in the Northern Savo District Court for the homicide of 35-year-old Saara Arva. The case has drawn significant attention due to Moring’s criminal background, the disturbing details emerging
Economy
Electricity prices in Finland are expected to increase significantly in the coming months, with futures prices indicating a potential rise of up to 70 percent compared to last year. Iltalehti reports that tax-exempt electricity prices for October–December are currently trading at around 9–9.5 cents per kilowatt-