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Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:21:23 +0000Beat the Maundy Thursday Rush; Travel Safe This Easter
Maundy Thursday (April 2) is expected to be the busiest day of the Easter travel season, with outbound traffic peaking between 13:00--19:00. (notably on routes from the Helsinki region and Highways 4, 5 and 9). Here are some tips to smooth out the ri...
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:26:45 +0000Maia Sandu Visit to Finland Postponed After President Stubb Falls Ill
The official visit of Moldovan President Maia Sandu to Finland, scheduled for Tuesday, was postponed after Finnish President Alexander Stubb contracted a viral illness, the Finnish president’s office noted on Monday evening.
Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:59:24 +000016-Year-Old Detained in Helsinki After Knife Attack Injures 17-Year-Old at Arabianranta Tram Stop
On Monday in Helsinki’s Arabianranta, police found a 17-year-old stabbed at the Hermannin rantatie tram stop; a 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with charges subject to change as the investigation continues.
Sun, 29 Mar 2026 10:48:06 +0000Drones Spotted in Finnish Airspace; One Crashes Near Kouvola, Authorities Investigate
Several small, slow-moving drones were detected flying at low altitude in Finnish airspace over the sea and southeastern Finland on Sunday morning. The Finnish Defence Forces responded with an F/A-18 Hornet fighter jet to identify the objects.
Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:47:04 +0000JEF Leaders Unite in Helsinki to Boost Ukraine Support, Counter Russian Threats and Strengthen Northern European Security
Leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) convened in Helsinki to reaffirm their commitment to European security, support for Ukraine and coordinated responses to regional challenges such as foreign drone incidents and hybrid warfare threats.
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Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:08:44 +0300Helsinki shopping centre fire claims man's life
The blaze broke out in a storage facility that does not offer access to the general public.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:05:35 +0300Finland faces dry summer after low-snow winter
Dry conditions threaten to reduce crop yields, increase the risk of wildfires and limit hydropower production of electricity.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:16:54 +0300Turkey demands that Finland hand over 12 citizens, researcher sees political "witch hunt"
Turkey calls for extradition of its citizens on criminal grounds, but according to documents obtained by Yle, most of requests appear to be politically motivated.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:38:07 +0300Chinese planes rerouted over Finland due to Ukrainian drone strikes
Chinese airliners scheduled to fly via Russia were rerouted to a more northerly flight path over Finland amid drone attacks on St Petersburg's airport.
Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:51:19 +0300Finnish artist Helene Schjerfbeck wows New York, Europe is next
Sunday is the last day to see the paintings of Helene Schjerfbeck at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. The show has drawn widespread praise in the US and spurred requests from other major museums.