Traffic
A VR Intercity train traveling from Oulu to Helsinki failed to stop at Kempele Station as scheduled on Saturday afternoon, leaving passengers stranded and causing delays for both boarding and disembarking travelers. The incident, attributed to human error, disrupted travel plans for at least 18 passengers. The train, identified as
Health
A medical emergency unfolded at PuuhaPark in Vihti on Saturday, prompting a rapid response from emergency services. The incident involved a middle-aged man, according to PuuhaPark’s CEO Janne Uotila (Iltalehti). Emergency care was administered on-site, with the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department confirming that medical personnel attended to
Crime
On Saturday afternoon, police responded to multiple emergency calls reporting a man firing shots into the air in the Käpylä district of Helsinki. The incident occurred near the intersection of Koskelantie and Käpyläntie shortly after 1:00 PM, according to the Helsinki Police Department. Police patrols located the suspect within
Politics
Finland will require a new citizenship test for applicants starting in March 2027, as part of reforms to the Citizenship Act. The test, designed to assess knowledge of Finnish society, will apply to working-age individuals aged 18–65 who submit their applications from 1 March onward. Those who apply
Crime
A nine-year-old boy was home alone when a burglar broke into the family’s apartment in Espoo on Tuesday evening, as reported by his mother, social media influencer and entrepreneur Jenny Udd. The incident, which lasted under ten minutes, ended with the suspect’s arrest after neighbours alerted
Crime
The Länsi-Uusimaa District Court has dismissed a request by Social Democratic Party (SDP) Member of Parliament Joona Räsänen to increase the fine he received for drunk driving earlier this year. The decision has now entered into force. Räsänen was caught driving under the influence in Espoo in April, with
Crime
Article 3 (Source: Yle): TheThe Southwest Finland Police have confirmed that the preliminary investigation into the April homicide in Turku’s Ruissalo district is now Ruissalontie is is now complete and has been forwarded to the prosecutor Yle reports that the prosecutor will now decide whether to press to whatThe
Crime
Southwest Finland Police are continuing their search for a 50-year-old man who disappeared in Turku last week, after his car was discovered empty near a guest marina in Airisto, Parainen. Authorities are urging the public to assist in the search by checking yard areas, storage spaces, and other
Politics
The Uusimaa Regional Office is investigating problems with the distribution of conscription letters, particularly affecting Swedish-speaking conscripts. The Army has reported that multiple cases of undelivered letters have been identified in the region. Yle reports that the Uusimaa office is actively looking into the cause of the issue. According
Culture
A Tampere-based comic artist’s original works, nominated for the Comics Finlandia award, went missing while being transported to an exhibition in Oulu. The incident involved two separate shipments sent via Matkahuolto and Posti, both of which disappeared during transit.
Crime
A series of thefts targeting bidet showers from Puuilo retail stores in the capital region has drawn attention, with speculation emerging over possible connections to drug use and resale value. The phenomenon, first reported by Ilta-Sanomat, has prompted some stores to move the products behind cash registers or to
Society
A group of minors in Lahti’s Karisto district has been engaging in disruptive and hazardous behavior this summer, prompting police investigations and calls for community vigilance. According to reports from Häme Police, the youths—estimated to be between 13 and 16 years old and likely residents of the area—