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Crime

Helsinki Police Investigate Suspected Overbilling Fraud in City Apartment Renovations, Three Suspects Named – City Reviews Oversight Practices as Economic Crime Surges

Helsinki Police are investigating a suspected fraud scheme involving two former deputy property managers of the City of Helsinki and a subcontractor, who allegedly overbilled for renovations in city-owned rental apartments. The case, which came to light through the Tax Administration, was disclosed by police today in a press

Climate

Finland Swelters After Cold Snap as Heatwave Looms for Early August

Finland has seen unusually cool temperatures this week, with some regions recording midday highs as low as 12 degrees in Parikkala, South Karelia, and below 14 degrees at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Eastern Finland is currently up to 10 degrees colder than typical for July, with temperatures in North Karelia, Kainuu,

Crime

Police seek public help in search for missing woman in Tampere

Police are urging the public to assist in locating a 48-year-old woman who disappeared in the Härmälä district of Tampere on Wednesday morning, 22 July. Authorities have released a photograph of the woman to aid in the search (Ilta-Sanomat). At the time of her disappearance, the woman

Culture

Hundreds gather in Oulu for all-night soft ice cream event with hourly price drops

Hundreds of ice cream lovers flocked to Nallikari Beach in Oulu overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday for the Soft Ice Cream Night (Pehmis Night) event, where the price of soft ice cream decreased by 10 cents every hour. The event, hosted by the Penguin Kiosk (Pingviini Kiosk), ran from 10

Culture

Hundreds gather in Oulu for all-night soft ice cream event with hourly price drops

Hundreds of ice cream lovers flocked to Nallikari Beach in Oulu overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday for the Soft Ice Cream Night (Pehmis Night) event, where the price of soft ice cream decreased by 10 cents every hour. The event, hosted by the Penguin Kiosk (Pingviini Kiosk), ran from 10

Traffic

New Direct Flight Connection Between Kittilä and Tashkent to Launch for Winter Season

A new direct flight route between Kittilä, Lapland, and Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, is set to begin later this year. The route will be operated by Uzbek airline Centrum Air, with flights scheduled to run once a week from 26 December to 9 January, resulting in a total of

Traffic

New Direct Flight Connection Between Kittilä and Tashkent to Launch for Winter Season

A new direct flight route between Kittilä, Lapland, and Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, is set to begin later this year. The route will be operated by Uzbek airline Centrum Air, with flights scheduled to run once a week from 26 December to 9 January, resulting in a total of

Traffic

Grandfather and Grandson Die in Raasepori ATV Accident, Shocking Small Village Community

Two individuals—a boy of lower secondary school age and a man born in the 1950s—died in an ATV accident in the Grabbskog area of Raasepori on Tuesday evening. The emergency center received a report of the incident at approximately 11:00 PM (Yle). The victims have now been

Crime

Helsinki Police Address Rising Crime Trends, Economic Offenses, and Human Trafficking in Mid-Year Briefing

The Helsinki Police Department held a press conference this morning to present its findings on economic crime, human trafficking, and the city’s broader security situation for the first half of 2026. The briefing, conducted at Pasila Police Station, highlighted a concerning rise in financial offenses, exploitation-related crimes, and

Society

Fire engulfs semi-detached house in Vantaa as extinguishing efforts continue

A semi-detached house on Kunnaankuja in Vantaa is on fire, with flames spreading to the roof structures, according to the Central Uusimaa Rescue Department. The emergency call was received at 6:39 AM on Wednesday, prompting the dispatch of at least 15 rescue units to the scene. Extinguishing operations

Society

Major Building Fire Breaks Out in Vantaa Industrial Area

A large fire erupted early Wednesday morning in an industrial area on Pitkäsuontie in Vantaa, prompting a significant emergency response. The Central Uusimaa Rescue Department received the alarm shortly before 5:00 AM and dispatched fifteen units to the scene (Ilta-Sanomat). The affected area is home to several industrial

Economy

Finland’s unemployment rises slightly in June, youth employment improves amid regional disparities

Finland’s unemployment rate edged up in June, with 297,000 people unemployed—a slight increase of 3,000 compared to the same period last year, according to Statistics Finland. The unemployment rate among the labour force stood at 10.0%, up from 9.9% in June 2023 (Daily Finland)

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Helsinki Police Investigate Suspected Overbilling Fraud in City Apartment Renovations, Three Suspects Named – City Reviews Oversight Practices as Economic Crime Surges

Finland Swelters After Cold Snap as Heatwave Looms for Early August

Police seek public help in search for missing woman in Tampere

Hundreds gather in Oulu for all-night soft ice cream event with hourly price drops

Hundreds gather in Oulu for all-night soft ice cream event with hourly price drops

New Direct Flight Connection Between Kittilä and Tashkent to Launch for Winter Season

New Direct Flight Connection Between Kittilä and Tashkent to Launch for Winter Season

Grandfather and Grandson Die in Raasepori ATV Accident, Shocking Small Village Community

Helsinki Police Address Rising Crime Trends, Economic Offenses, and Human Trafficking in Mid-Year Briefing

Fire engulfs semi-detached house in Vantaa as extinguishing efforts continue

Major Building Fire Breaks Out in Vantaa Industrial Area

Finland’s unemployment rises slightly in June, youth employment improves amid regional disparities