Climate

Wildfires Spread Across Finland as Dry Conditions Persist

Finnish rescue services have responded to dozens of wildfire alerts across the country on May Day, with incidents reported in multiple regions. According to the Emergency Response Centre Agency, wildfires have broken out in at least 18 locations, including Hyvinkää, Lappeenranta, Kajaani, Isojoki, Espoo, Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Tampere, Nivala, Iisalmi, Alavus,

Society

May Day celebrations leave Helsinki parks littered as cleanup costs rise

Helsinki’s parks and streets faced a significant cleanup effort following this year’s May Day celebrations, which drew record crowds due to exceptionally warm weather. Tens of thousands of people gathered in Kaivopuisto Park alone, leaving behind a trail of debris that required immediate attention from the city’s