Espoo | Dozens of waxwings found dead in Tapiola
Volunteers from Helsingin villieläinapu ry have been busy after waxwings collided with glass surfaces, leading to mass deaths. Windows should be made safer by marking them with stickers or UV marker pens. In Helsinki and Espoo, several injured birds have been reported; assistance for animals is available from Pääkaupunkiseudun eläinsuojeluyhdistys.
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Volunteers from Helsingin villieläinapu ry have been busy after waxwings collided with glass surfaces, leading to mass deaths. Windows should be made safer by marking them with stickers or UV marker pens. In Helsinki and Espoo, several injured birds have been reported; assistance for animals is available from Pääkaupunkiseudun eläinsuojeluyhdistys.
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- Tilhiä kuolee törmätessään ikkunoihin Espoossa (Waxwings die hitting windows in Espoo)
- Linnut tarvitsevat kypäriä! (Birds need crash helmets!)
- Tilhiä kuolee törmätessään ikkunoihin Espoossa (Waxwings die hitting windows in Espoo)
- Linnut tarvitsevat kypäriä! (Birds need crash helmets!)
HS investigation | Many of Helsinki's vape shops are actually selling ketamine and cocaine
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- Helsingin vape-kaupat myyvät ketamiinia (Helsinki vape shops sell ketamine)
- Tarvitsetko uuden harrastuksen? (Do you need a new hobby?)
- Helsingin vape-kaupat myyvät ketamiinia (Helsinki vape shops sell ketamine)
- Tarvitsetko uuden harrastuksen? (Do you need a new hobby?)
Merchants of death: Two Finns supplying Russia's war machine
Two Finnish citizens have sold over 30 million euros in electronic components, including missile technology, to Russia, circumventing EU sanctions, according to Yle's MOT investigation. The main individual, Denis Emelianov, operates a Hong Kong-registered company linked to this extensive procurement network for Russia’s defense industry.
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Two Finnish citizens have sold over 30 million euros in electronic components, including missile technology, to Russia, circumventing EU sanctions, according to Yle's MOT investigation. The main individual, Denis Emelianov, operates a Hong Kong-registered company linked to this extensive procurement network for Russia’s defense industry.
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Merchants of death: Two Finns supplying Russia's war machine
A network with ties to Finland supplied Russia with millions of euros' worth of missile components used against Ukraine.
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- Kaksi suomalaista myi ohjuksen osia Venäjälle (Two Finns sold missile parts to Russia)
- Toivottavasti he eivät lennä Finnairilla! (I hope they aren't flying Finnair!)
- Kaksi suomalaista myi ohjuksen osia Venäjälle (Two Finns sold missile parts to Russia)
- Toivottavasti he eivät lennä Finnairilla! (I hope they aren't flying Finnair!)
EU membership cost Finland 70 euros per resident in 2025
Finland's EU membership cost 70 euros per resident in 2025, totaling 394 million euros, a 15-euro increase from 2024. As a net contributor, Finland receives less EU funding than it pays. Benefits include a free market and agricultural subsidies, with strong public support for EU membership.
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Finland's EU membership cost 70 euros per resident in 2025, totaling 394 million euros, a 15-euro increase from 2024. As a net contributor, Finland receives less EU funding than it pays. Benefits include a free market and agricultural subsidies, with strong public support for EU membership.
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EU membership cost Finland 70 euros per resident in 2025
Finland joined the EU in 1995, and Finnish people have supported membership of the bloc strongly ever since.
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- EU maksaa Suomelle 70 euroa asukasta kohden (EU pays Finland 70 euros per resident)
- Halvempi kuin kuntosalijäsenyys! (Cheaper than a gym membership!)
- EU maksaa Suomelle 70 euroa asukasta kohden (EU pays Finland 70 euros per resident)
- Halvempi kuin kuntosalijäsenyys! (Cheaper than a gym membership!)
Budget Proposal | Helsinki Aims to Curb HSL Ticket Price Increases
Helsinki plans to increase funding for HSL so that public transport ticket prices will rise by only 1.8 percent next year. HSL’s board will decide on the prices later in the autumn. The city is allocating 470 million euros for public transport, which is 15 percent more than this year.
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Helsinki plans to increase funding for HSL so that public transport ticket prices will rise by only 1.8 percent next year. HSL’s board will decide on the prices later in the autumn. The city is allocating 470 million euros for public transport, which is 15 percent more than this year.
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- Helsinki lisää rahoitusta HSL:lle (Helsinki increases funding for HSL)
- Onko se säästöjen lippu? (Is it a ticket to savings?)
- Helsinki lisää rahoitusta HSL:lle (Helsinki increases funding for HSL)
- Onko se säästöjen lippu? (Is it a ticket to savings?)
Finland buying a million landmines
The Finnish Defence Forces plan to purchase one million anti-personnel mines from domestic manufacturers, with a budget of €100 million, aiming for production by 2028. This decision follows Finland's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention and reflects concerns over security, particularly regarding Russia, according to Colonel Riku Mikkonen.
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The Finnish Defence Forces plan to purchase one million anti-personnel mines from domestic manufacturers, with a budget of €100 million, aiming for production by 2028. This decision follows Finland's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention and reflects concerns over security, particularly regarding Russia, according to Colonel Riku Mikkonen.
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Finland buying a million landmines
The move follows Finland's withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines.
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- Suomi ostaa miljoona maamiinaa (Finland buying a million landmines)
- Kaivetaan syvälle puolustusta varten (We're digging deep for defense)
- Suomi ostaa miljoona maamiinaa (Finland buying a million landmines)
- Kaivetaan syvälle puolustusta varten (We're digging deep for defense)
Library book finds its way back after 92 years
A library book, "If Winter Comes" by A.S.M. Hutchinson, checked out in 1933, has been returned to Åland's Saltvik municipal library after 92 years and 6 months. While overdue fees would total €6,757, the borrower faced no fines. It's Finland's second-oldest overdue loan.
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A library book, "If Winter Comes" by A.S.M. Hutchinson, checked out in 1933, has been returned to Åland's Saltvik municipal library after 92 years and 6 months. While overdue fees would total €6,757, the borrower faced no fines. It's Finland's second-oldest overdue loan.
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Library book finds its way back after 92 years
The late fee would have come to 6,757 euros, but the library is happy to let it slide.
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- Kirja palautettiin 92 vuoden jälkeen (A book was returned after 92 years)
- Kadonnut aikamatkalla? (Lost during time travel?)
- Kirja palautettiin 92 vuoden jälkeen (A book was returned after 92 years)
- Kadonnut aikamatkalla? (Lost during time travel?)
Espoo cuts workforce by 140
Espoo will cut 140 jobs over three years, including 80 immediate redundancies and 60 phased out by 2029, as part of a plan to reduce personnel costs by €10 million. The decision follows unsuccessful negotiations with staff representatives, despite the city showing a financial surplus.
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Espoo will cut 140 jobs over three years, including 80 immediate redundancies and 60 phased out by 2029, as part of a plan to reduce personnel costs by €10 million. The decision follows unsuccessful negotiations with staff representatives, despite the city showing a financial surplus.
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Espoo cuts workforce by 140
Critics of the city's decision to enter restructuring talks have pointed out that the city's finances currently show a surplus.
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- Espoo vähentää 140 työpaikkaa kolmen vuoden aikana (Espoo reduces 140 jobs over three years)
- Heidän pitäisi avata ansioluettelo-kahvila! (They should open a resume café!)
- Espoo vähentää 140 työpaikkaa kolmen vuoden aikana (Espoo reduces 140 jobs over three years)
- Heidän pitäisi avata ansioluettelo-kahvila! (They should open a resume café!)
Unemployment climbs again as Finland's economic recovery fails to affect jobs market
Finland's economy shows signs of recovery, but unemployment remains high, with September's rate at 10.5%. There are 39,000 more jobless individuals than last year, particularly impacting men. Long-term unemployment rose by 9%. Experts warn that geopolitical uncertainties hinder recruitment and consumer confidence, delaying positive job market changes.
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Finland's economy shows signs of recovery, but unemployment remains high, with September's rate at 10.5%. There are 39,000 more jobless individuals than last year, particularly impacting men. Long-term unemployment rose by 9%. Experts warn that geopolitical uncertainties hinder recruitment and consumer confidence, delaying positive job market changes.
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Unemployment climbs again as Finland's economic recovery fails to affect jobs market
There were a total of 298,000 unemployed people in Finland last month, an increase of more than 10 percent on the same period last year.
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- Työttömyys Suomessa nousee 10,5 prosenttiin (Unemployment in Finland rises to 10.5%)
- Aika vaihtaa uraa saunalta? (Time to change careers from the sauna?)
- Työttömyys Suomessa nousee 10,5 prosenttiin (Unemployment in Finland rises to 10.5%)
- Aika vaihtaa uraa saunalta? (Time to change careers from the sauna?)
Finland sees record-breaking rise in violent assaults
From January to September 2026, Finland reported over 36,000 alleged assaults, a 10% increase from last year, suggesting a potential record high by year-end. All regional police departments noted rising assault cases, particularly in Western and Eastern Uusimaa. Suspected homicides remained stable at 56.
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From January to September 2026, Finland reported over 36,000 alleged assaults, a 10% increase from last year, suggesting a potential record high by year-end. All regional police departments noted rising assault cases, particularly in Western and Eastern Uusimaa. Suspected homicides remained stable at 56.
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Finland sees record-breaking rise in violent assaults
Finnish police have dealt with an average of about 4,000 reports of alleged assaults per month so far this year.
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- Suomessa pahoinpitelyjen määrä kasvoi 10 % (The number of assaults in Finland increased by 10%)
- Aika opetella itsepuolustusta! (Time to learn self-defense!)
- Suomessa pahoinpitelyjen määrä kasvoi 10 % (The number of assaults in Finland increased by 10%)
- Aika opetella itsepuolustusta! (Time to learn self-defense!)