Crime
Häme Police had an exceptionally busy weekend, logging 626 tasks within a 48-hour period by Sunday morning, Yle reports. One of the most notable incidents involved a dramatic chase in Lahti, where a suspect fled on foot before attempting to escape by swimming in Lake Vesijärvi. The incident began
Health
A woman from Espoo has been left in debilitating pain after undergoing dental treatment in Turkey, where she received a full set of zirconia crowns and bridge structures. The procedure, marketed as a "Hollywood smile," has left her unable to chew even soft foods like rice, with her
Society
A small bear was seen moving through the streets of central Harjavalta during the night between Saturday and Sunday. The Southwest Finland Police Department received two reports of the animal, first near the fire station and later in the vicinity of Teollisuuskatu and Hiirikatu. The sightings were confirmed as genuine
Health
A 67-year-old man from Kälviä suffered a serious neck injury after slipping in a sauna on Midsummer’s Day, leading to a delayed and troubled transfer to Oulu University Hospital (OYS) for surgery. The incident, which Juha Pelttari described as having "Kummelit-style features," involved a
Economy
Lidl Finland has begun incorporating AI-generated imagery in its promotional leaflets, marking the grocery chain’s adaptation to artificial intelligence in marketing. The images, which include products such as mini watermelons, butter croissants, and coffee packages, are now labeled with an "AI" tag to indicate their digital
Crime
A significant police operation unfolded in Klaukkala, Nurmijärvi, on Saturday following an emergency call reporting a sound resembling a gunshot and breaking glass in an apartment building stairwell. The Eastern Uusimaa Police received the alert at 12:39, prompting a rapid response. Multiple police units were dispatched to Luhtajoentie, where
Traffic
Finnish authorities are investigating two separate traffic-related cases involving allegations of aggravated offences, with suspects detained in both incidents. Kanta-Häme Court Extends Detention in Fatal Loppi Accident The District Court of Kanta-Häme has extended the detention of a 52-year-old man suspected of aggravated causing of
Society
A technical disruption in Kela’s online service OmaKela has left some users unable to apply for general housing allowance and general housing benefit. The issue, which began on Saturday morning at 6:45, also prevents the submission of unemployment period notifications, Kela reports on its website. Kela’s technical
Society
Police are conducting a search for a man in his 60s who went missing in the Eira district of Helsinki on Friday morning. The man was last seen at approximately 9:00 AM (Ilta-Sanomat). The missing individual is described as around 170 centimeters tall, with gray hair and a
Society
Police in Häme are appealing for public assistance in locating a 16-year-old boy who has gone missing in Lahti. The teenager was last seen in the area and is believed to be moving within the Päijät-Häme region. The missing boy is described as approximately 185 cm tall,
Crime
The District Court of Western Uusimaa has sentenced 56-year-old Stevo Nedic to 10 years and 2 months in prison for the manslaughter of his 74-year-old wife. The verdict, delivered on Friday, is not yet legally binding. The court found that Nedic assaulted his wife in their
Crime
Oulu Police faced an unprecedented surge in public disturbances during the Qstock music festival and in the city center over the weekend, with minors and young adults responsible for much of the disorder. The festival generated significantly more police activity than in previous years, with approximately 130 tasks assigned to