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2 days ago

Police suspend probe of suspected information leak concerning Lisbon embassy

The investigation was suspended because investigators were unable to establish who had committed which acts, according to police.
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1 week ago

Räsänen “shocked” by Supreme Court hate speech conviction

Former interior minister and Christian Democrats leader Päivi Räsänen was found guilty of incitement after four years of court proceedings.
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1 week ago

Elixia gym owners SATS Group hit in cyber attack

So far there are no indications that extensive data of its members was compromised, but the firm said the situation is more extensive than initially thought.
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1 week ago

Helsinki school stabbing victim still in hospital

It was initially thought that just two students were involved, but now police say a third teen was also involved in the violent incident.
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2 weeks ago

Student stabbed during altercation at Helsinki school

The violence stemmed from a dispute between two middle schoolers who had just returned from a disciplinary suspension, according to the principal.
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2 weeks ago

Police suspect restaurant chain owners extorted workers, Yle finds

The owners are a couple who operate a chain of Caucasian-style restaurants.
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3 weeks ago

Finland’s prisons are overcrowded, violent – and expanding rapidly

New cell blocks are under construction at the Helsinki and Kylmäkoski prisons.
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3 weeks ago

Notorious Canadian biker gang launches Finnish chapter

Satan’s Choice, an outlaw motorcycle gang with a violent history, has spread to Finland.
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3 weeks ago

Authorities suspect nicotine pouch seller of €2.5m tax evasion

The illegal import of nicotine pouches is rising significantly, according to Finnish Customs.
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4 weeks ago

Lauttasaari bike shop fire may have been contract job

Police say the two teens suspected of starting the fire may have been contracted to set it.
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