Politics
Finnish Member of Parliament Sanna Antikainen (Finns Party) has announced that she is expecting a child with her husband, with the baby due around the turn of the year. The 37-year-old MP shared the news in an Instagram post, expressing joy over the pregnancy while also reflecting on
Climate
A Saimaa ringed seal pup was found drowned in a fishing net on Wednesday in Liperi’s Lake Orivesi, an area without established fishing restrictions for the species’ protection. The male pup, born this year, weighed 22.5 kilograms and was discovered in a whitefish net measuring 5 metres high
Crime
The Southwest Finland Police are investigating six reported sexual offenses in Turku, including a suspected rape and attempted rape. A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the cases and was remanded into custody by the District Court of Southwest Finland on Friday afternoon Yle reports.
Crime
A 16-year-old boy has been reported missing from the village of Lehmo in Kontiolahti, North Karelia, since Thursday afternoon. Ilta-Sanomat reports that the boy disappeared around 3:00 PM on 6 August. According to the Police Department of Eastern Finland, the missing teenager is approximately 175 centimetres
Climate
A low-pressure system is bringing rain and thunderstorms to parts of Finland this week, with significant regional differences in weather conditions. The heaviest rainfall is expected in the north, while southern and western areas will see drier and sunnier conditions, with temperatures rising higher than previously forecast. Strong wind
Society
A nearly adult-aged young person was found drowned in Iisalmi on Thursday, authorities confirmed. The incident prompted a response from emergency services after an alert was received at 17:47. MTV Uutiset and Yle report that the police, rescue department, and emergency medical services were dispatched following a report
Health
A conscript completing his military service in April 2025 was mistakenly given antidepressant medication instead of heartburn treatment at the Santahamina health station, Ilta-Sanomat (IS) reports. The error came to light over a year later and has since been acknowledged by the Defence Forces and the Centre for Military
Traffic
The share of fully electric vehicles in Finland’s new passenger car market reached a record high in July, even as the broader car trade continues to struggle with weak demand. According to Yle, 64% of new cars entering traffic last month were electric, with over half of these being
Crime
A Finnair flight from Helsinki to Faro, Portugal, was met by local authorities on Thursday following an altercation between two passengers mid-flight. The incident prompted a police investigation upon arrival, though details remain limited. Finnair confirmed that an argument erupted between passengers during flight AY 1707, which departed Helsinki
Economy
The iconic Finnish bicycle manufacturer Tunturi has filed for bankruptcy, marking the end of over a century of operations in the country. The company submitted its bankruptcy petition to the District Court of Southwest Finland on Wednesday, 5 August, as confirmed by multiple sources. Founded in Turku in 1922, Tunturi’
Crime
Former Member of Parliament Ano Turtiainen and his wife Minna Turtiainen face charges for aggravated financial crimes, with prosecutors alleging offenses committed in Juva between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2020. Helsingin Sanomat reports that Ano Turtiainen is charged with aggravated accounting fraud, while his wife faces charges of
Health
Vierumäki Spa, located near Lahti and Heinola, has been temporarily closed to ensure water quality. The closure was announced by Holiday Club, the operator of the spa, and is effective immediately. The facility will remain closed until further notice, though Holiday Club aims to reopen during the weekend. Holiday Club