Society
A boating accident on Lake Louhi in Mikkeli early Friday morning resulted in the drowning of one man. The incident occurred in the early hours of Midsummer’s Eve, when a rowboat carrying four young men capsized. The emergency center received a report of the accident at 4:24 a.
Society
An elderly man has been reported missing in Helsinki’s Käpylä district, according to the Helsinki Police Department. The man was last seen on Pellervontie on Friday morning at approximately 08:30 (Iltalehti; Ilta-Sanomat). The missing individual is described as approximately 180 centimetres tall, of slender build, and grey-
Politics
A recent survey commissioned by Maaseudun Tulevaisuus reveals that Antti Lindtman, leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), is the public’s preferred choice among current party leaders to become Finland’s next prime minister. Lindtman received 17 percent support in the poll, making him the most popular candidate for
Crime
Police in Ostrobothnia are investigating a suspected serious crime against life and health that occurred in Vaasa on Friday morning. The incident took place near Asemakatu 37 at approximately 10:30 AM, according to the Ostrobothnia Police (Ilta-Sanomat). Authorities are requesting public assistance in locating two men who were
Climate
Finland is set to enjoy warm and dry Midsummer weather, with temperatures potentially reaching heatwave levels in parts of the country. The Finnish Meteorological Institute forecasts that this year’s conditions resemble the average dry and sunny Midsummer, which occurs every two to three years (Yle). Foreca’s on-duty
Traffic
A fatal traffic accident in Merikarvia early Friday morning resulted in one death and one serious injury. The incident occurred on Vaasantie Road, also known as Highway 8, where a car veered off the road before 6:00 AM. According to the Southwest Finland Police, emergency services found a severely
Economy
As of today, online retailers in Finland are required to offer consumers a straightforward way to cancel orders they have placed. The new rule, introduced as part of an EU directive, has been incorporated into national consumer protection legislation. The Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority states that businesses must implement
Society
Rescue operations concluded on Thursday after a motorboat sank northeast of Kuutsalo in Kotka, resulting in one fatality. The incident occurred near Vassaari, where authorities were alerted shortly before 3:00 PM. The boat, a medium-sized covered motorboat approximately six to seven meters long, had two people on board
Crime
The Southwest Finland Police are appealing for public assistance in locating a 74-year-old man who went missing on Thursday evening. The man left his residence in the Paasniitty area of Rusko and is believed to be moving on foot, according to authorities. The missing individual is described as
Society
Four people, including both adults and children, were rescued from the Salama ride at Linnanmäki amusement park on Wednesday after the attraction became stuck in its upper position. The incident occurred when the carriage halted approximately five meters above ground, leaving the passengers stranded for around half an hour before
Crime
On Wednesday evening, Helsinki police handled two separate incidents involving reports of potentially armed individuals, both of which resulted in criminal investigations. Incident in Laajasalo At approximately 5:00 PM, emergency services received a report of an armed individual in a stairwell on Otonkuja in the Laajasalo district. Multiple police
Society
A residential building in the Haaga district of Helsinki has implemented a rule prohibiting laundry washing on Sundays and public holidays, sparking discussion among residents. The restriction, first reported by Helsingin Sanomat, applies to a property owned by the City of Helsinki’s housing company, Heka. According to Heka’s