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5 hours ago

Opposition tables no-confidence motion over Garden Helsinki project funding

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo defended the government’s handling of the controversial arena project as Parliament convened for an extraordinary summer session.
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4 days ago

Teens suspected of pouring drain cleaner on 8-year-old

The corrosive liquid caused serious skin injuries to the child.
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5 days ago

Shoplifting “fines” bring Tokmanni an extra €500,000

The retailer sends thieves an 80-euro bill on top of demands for reimbursement for the value of the pilfered items.
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6 days ago

Number of dogs taken into care doubles in Finland

Animal welfare groups say more pets are being surrendered or rescued, while some dogs now wait months to find a new home.
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6 days ago

No men, please: Finland’s women-only taxis gain traction

Two new taxi companies in Finland are catering solely to women and children.
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1 week ago

Supo warns companies of Russian cyber espionage campaign

Hackers target corporate network infrastructure rather than home internet users.
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1 week ago

Fears of unequal care grow after Kela ends reimbursement for some costly medicines

Cancer treatments have become a focal point after responsibility for the costs shifts to wellbeing services counties.
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1 week ago

Police investigate Linnanmäki accident after child is injured

A young child’s hands became trapped under the heavy door of an electrical cabinet.
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1 week ago

Finland seeks to keep ‘pushback’ law through 2028

Border crossings with Russia have been closed for two and a half years.
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3 weeks ago

Watch: Locals at popular Helsinki beach form human chains to find missing children

Two girls around the age of 10 were found safe, but a third dangerous incident occurred on the same beach later on Tuesday.
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