Culture
The Museum Card, introduced in Finland in 2015, has nearly doubled the number of annual museum visitors over the past decade. However, its success has also contributed to a significant rise in admission prices, with some museums reporting prices doubling since the card’s launch. The increase in ticket prices
Economy
The European Commission has imposed a total fine of €890 million on Google for breaching the EU’s Digital Markets Regulation. The penalties stem from two separate violations, with the company accused of favoring its own services in search results and restricting app developers' ability to communicate with customers.
Economy
The European Central Bank (ECB) has kept its key interest rates unchanged at 2.25%, following its latest policy decision on Thursday. The move comes amid economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions, including the wars in Iran and Ukraine, which have contributed to instability in financial markets (Yle). Reijo Heiskanen,
Traffic
Highway 5 in Mikkeli remains closed following a serious traffic accident on Thursday afternoon, involving a truck and a passenger car. The collision occurred on the northbound lanes near the Pitkäjärvi ramp, approximately 200 meters south of the junction, between the Pitkäjärvi and Tikkala exits. The South Savo Rescue Department
Crime
A violent confrontation between extremist football supporters erupted in central Lahti on Saturday, 11 July, following a Veikkausliiga match between FC Lahti and HJK. The police detained 48 individuals in connection with the mass brawl, though all were released the same evening or the following day. Six crime reports have
Crime
Police in Western Uusimaa are appealing for public assistance in locating a roughly 70-year-old man who went missing from Selki in Vihti on Thursday morning. The man left his home at approximately 9:45 AM in a white Hymer-brand motorhome with the registration number HCZ-602. The
Traffic
An electrical railway fault has caused significant disruptions to train services between Hyvinkää and Nummela, affecting both passenger and freight traffic. The damage occurred during the night leading into Thursday, according to Fintraffic (Ilta-Sanomat, Iltalehti). Fintraffic reports that the railway section between Hyvinkää and Karis will remain disrupted for
Health
A person drowned on Wednesday evening at a swimming beach in Soini, South Ostrobothnia. The incident occurred shortly after 9:30 PM, when emergency services received an alert about a person in the water near Alasentie Road (Ilta-Sanomat; Iltalehti). Rescue Chief Ville Kultalahti from the South Ostrobothnia Rescue Department
Crime
Police in Ostrobothnia have reconstructed the events of a suspected aggravated assault in Vaasa’s Ristinummi district, where an 8-year-old boy was doused with drain cleaner on 12 July. The case, which has drawn significant public attention, was captured in full by surveillance cameras at Variska School, according
Crime
A significant police operation is ongoing in the Pasila district of Helsinki, specifically on Palkkatilankatu (also referred to as Palkkatie Street), following reports of a violent incident earlier this morning. The operation, which began at approximately 10:00 AM, involves multiple police patrols deployed to the scene. Iltalehti reports that
Economy
UPM has announced a significant improvement in its financial performance for the second quarter of 2024, with comparable operating profit rising sharply compared to the same period last year. The forestry company’s comparable operating profit increased by 71% to €212 million, up from €124 million in Q2 2023, as
Economy
Nokia has announced a significant increase in its operating profit for the second quarter of 2026, exceeding analyst expectations. The company’s comparable operating profit rose to 434 million euros, an 18% increase compared to the same period last year, according to MTV Uutiset. This figure surpassed the average analyst