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Three Dead In Suspected Drunk Driving Crash

Three people are dead after a suspected drunk driver lead police on a chase that ended in a fiery crash. It happened near Mäntyharju in south Savo shortly before 13:00 this afternoon. Police say they received a tip about a possible…

Disgraced Top Cop Freed Despite Murder Investigation

The former head of Helsinki drugs police Jari Aarnio has been released from prison, despite an ongoing murder investigation. Aarnio was arrested earlier this week in connection with a police investigation into the contract killing of a Swedish-Turkish citizen. Volkan Unsal…

Helsinki Police Shoot Armed Man

Police in Helsinki have shot an armed man after responding to an emergency call in the city’s Ruskeasuo neighbourhood. It happened around 05:00 this morning in the north west part of the city. According to police, the man was spotted…

New Statistics: Rising Crimes, More People Aged 50+ Suspected

Could your grandparents be criminal masterminds? In Finland, the chances are more likely than you might think! According to new data released by Statistics Finland, the proportion of people aged over 50 suspected of property offenses is on the rise. Last year…

Frustration, Culture Clashes Lead To Reception Centre Incidents: Study

A new study by Finland’s Police University College has found that frustration with the asylum system and living conditions, as well as cultural clashes among residents, are the main reasons for suspected crimes committed in reception centres across the…

Oulu Hunt For Serial Swimming Pool Pooper

Authorities in Oulu are on the lookout for someone who has been pooping in a city pool. Workers are Raksila swimming hall say they’ve found human feces in the water four times already during the past month. The clean-up operation has…

‘Terror Alert’ For Americans In Finland

The American Embassy is warning its citizens to be vigilant in Finland, saying the US government "remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting US citizens, including children". The warning was posted on the embassy’s website on Friday. A similar…

Top Cops Charged With Informant Oversight Lapses

Three of the most senior names in Finnish policing are facing charges for not keeping tighter control on how the former head of the Helsinki’s drugs squad ran his confidential informants. Prosecutor General Raija Toiviainen has charged Helsinki Police Chief Lasse Aapio,…

Prosecutor Demands Four Years For Mikkeli Arson

A prosecutor in South Savo is demanding four years in prison for a man accused of arson. The Mikkeli man is charged with setting a fire in a building in February by lighting gasoline at the entrance to an apartment. A…

Tabloid: Singer Jari Sillanpää Detained Again

Iltalehti newspaper reports that popular Finnish singer Jari Sillanpää was detained at Helsinki Airport on Saturday, suspected again of drugs offences. The paper says Sillanpää spent the night at Pasila police station in Helsinki, although police could not confirm this. In…

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Morning headlines: Wednesday 27th January 2021

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Morning headlines: Monday 25th January 2021

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Morning headlines: Monday 18th January 2021

PM calls for release of Russian opposition politician Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin (SDP) has joined other EU leaders in calling for the release of Russian…

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Morning headlines: Friday 15th January 2020

Cold snap continues across the country A cold front with some extremely chilly temperatures continues across most of central, southern and eastern Finland on Friday…

Morning headlines: Thursday 14th January 2021

Coronavirus update: No new restrictions expected today Public health officials, and Minister Krista Kiuru (SDP) will give a coronavirus update on Thursday morning but are not…

Morning headlines: Wednesday 13th January 2021

Southern snow storm continues, as temperatures drop A snowstorm that swept through southern Finland in the last 36 hours continues on Wednesday, although snow will…

Morning headlines: Tuesday 12th January 2021

Snow storm brings dangerous driving conditions, power outages A snowstorm sweeping across western and southern Finland on Tuesday brings dangerous driving conditions to roads and…