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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Warning from the meteorologist: sidewalks are now in a very dangerous condition

This weekend's weather in the Helsinki metropolitan area is foggy, misty, and drizzly, with warnings issued due to dangerously slippery sidewalks.

Feb 28 • 04:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Booing concert in Helsinki – Olli Jokinen speaks now

Helsingin IFK basketball team suffers another defeat, prompting fans to boo following a disappointing performance against Jukurit.

Feb 27 • 21:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Talvikki injured herself in a notorious neighborhood - Then something 'really wonderful' happened

Talvikki Ahonen, while experiencing the hazardous conditions of treacherous sidewalks in a notorious neighborhood of Helsinki, suffered a severe ankle injury but also encountered unexpected community support.

Feb 27 • 19:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Emergency situation on VR train – Seats cordoned off

A window broke on a VR train traveling from Helsinki to Kemijärvi, leading to nearby seats being cordoned off for safety.

Feb 27 • 19:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Amanda Harkimo Found Herself in a Terrible Situation in a Taxi: "No, We're Going Home Now"

DJ Amanda Harkimo recounted a troubling experience during a taxi ride after a press event, where the driver made inappropriate suggestions to her.

Feb 27 • 19:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Arhinmäki and the shopping center manager in a peculiar word battle – "Hi Paavo"

Helsinki's Deputy Mayor Paavo Arhinmäki initiated a discussion about the use of the term 'Itis' concerning the Itäkeskus district, which led to a surprising response from the shopping center's manager.

Feb 27 • 18:09 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Russia was outraged with Finland over the burning of the Russian flag in Helsinki

Russia has protested to Finland over the burning of its national flag during a demonstration in Helsinki.

Feb 27 • 17:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Note from Russia to Finland

Russia delivered a note to Finland concerning a flag-burning incident at the Russian embassy in Helsinki, which coincided with the anniversary of the Ukraine war.

Feb 27 • 17:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

S-market had to empty the loose candy shelf entirely - The reason was a serious finding

A young woman discovered a piece of brown, angular broken glass among her loose candies in an S-market store in Finland, prompting the store to investigate and remove the items from the shelf.

Feb 27 • 16:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tram accident in Helsinki

A tram accident occurred on Mannerheimintie in Helsinki on Friday evening, prompting multiple rescue units to be dispatched to the scene.

Feb 27 • 16:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Tram accident in downtown Helsinki

A tram accident occurred on Mannerheimintie in Helsinki, with emergency services dispatched to the site and temporary route changes for tram lines 4 and 10.

Feb 27 • 16:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Kirsti burst into tears at the Helsinki store - "It hurts that Asko is gone"

A couple broke down in tears at a Helsinki store during a bankruptcy sale for Asko, reflecting on the loss of the brand.

Feb 27 • 16:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Helsinki Arena 2000: The Virtual Helsinki was an ambitious but doomed project

The article discusses the ambitious yet ultimately unsuccessful project of creating a virtual model of Helsinki during the 1990s tech boom.

Feb 27 • 16:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is the compensation Timo Vornanen wants from the men he had a dispute with at Bar Ihku

Finnish MP Timo Vornanen is appealing a court ruling and demanding compensation from two men involved in a dispute at a bar where he was previously convicted.

Feb 27 • 15:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

IS: The investigation into Pepe Willberg's collision is progressing

The investigation into musician Pepe Willberg's traffic incident involving a cyclist is advancing, with the case set to be sent to prosecutors next week following the receipt of the necessary medical report.

Feb 27 • 15:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Russia summoned the Finnish ambassador for a conversation

Russia has summoned Finland's ambassador due to the burning of the Russian flag in front of its embassy in Helsinki.

Feb 27 • 15:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Slip Hit Out of Nowhere, 20 People to Emergency - 'Then We Go Fast'

Around twenty people were treated at emergency services due to slips on icy surfaces in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Feb 27 • 14:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

New information on the police investigation into Pepe Willberg's accident

Singer Pepe Willberg is suspected of aggravated endangerment of traffic safety and causing bodily harm, with the investigation making progress as the case moves toward prosecution.

Feb 27 • 14:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Violent incident in the yard of a Helsinki school

A violent incident occurred at a Helsinki school where a man attacked a teacher after children threw snowballs into the street.

Feb 27 • 14:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

A young customer wanted to test a whip – The sex shop seller raped

A Finnish court has convicted a sex shop employee of rape after an incident involving a young male customer and a whip testing in the store.

Feb 27 • 13:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A distressing situation at Helsinki-Vantaa - Over 200 passengers stuck

Over 200 passengers at Helsinki-Vantaa airport faced an eight-hour delay due to a technical issue with their Finnair flight to Tenerife.

Feb 27 • 13:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Court Sentences 11 Years in Prison for Murder Committed in Pitäjänmäki

A Helsinki court has sentenced Jani Petteri Lappalainen to 11 years in prison for the murder of a woman in Pitäjänmäki.

Feb 27 • 12:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Strange Dispute over Itäkeskus - Shopping Center Manager Appeals to Trademark, Arhinmäki Retorts

A dispute has arisen over the use of the name Itis, with the shopping center manager asking for the term to refer exclusively to the shopping center, while a local politician emphasizes its historical usage as the name for the area.

Feb 27 • 11:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Man raped in a porn shop in Helsinki

A man was raped by a porn shop employee in Helsinki during a customer interaction in January 2023.

Feb 27 • 11:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Log cabins in the stock market: "Seems smart"

A Finnish company, Salvos, is considering going public on the Helsinki Stock Exchange's First North growth company list, focusing on modular cabins and mobile sauna trailers, particularly targeting the tourism sector in Lapland.

Feb 27 • 11:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"Agitated woman" rushed onto a plane - Finnair flight delayed by four hours

A Finnair flight from Helsinki to New York experienced a four-hour delay due to an agitated woman attempting to board without proper travel documents.

Feb 27 • 10:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ship Familiar from Cruise Trips Out of Service - Here's Why

The Tallink Victoria I ferry operating between Helsinki and Tallinn will be out of service for two weeks starting March 1 for scheduled maintenance.

Feb 27 • 10:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Significant Change on the Popular Tallinna Ferry

Tallink's ferry Victoria I will be taken out of service for two weeks starting this Sunday for maintenance work in Naantali.

Feb 27 • 09:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A new district is being built in Helsinki – This is what it should look like

Helsinki's city council has approved plans for a new coastal district in Puotilanranta that will accommodate 2,500 residents.

Feb 27 • 08:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Estonian Student Union Established in Helsinki

A new Estonian student union was officially founded in Helsinki, Finland.

Feb 26 • 20:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Bachelor Vivianna's date ended in a grim conclusion – 'He got back at me'

Social media influencer Vivianna Eksymä recounts a troubling dating experience on Instagram after speaking with a man from London.

Feb 26 • 20:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

An extra person boarded a Finnair flight at Helsinki-Vantaa

An unauthorized individual managed to board a Finnair flight to New York at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, leading to a significant delay and police investigation.

Feb 26 • 19:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Incident on Finnair flight: An unauthorized passenger rushed onto the plane

An unauthorized individual boarded a Finnair flight from Helsinki to New York, causing a delay before the flight could depart.

Feb 26 • 19:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Incident on Finnair flight – All passengers out: 'Very rare'

A Finnair flight from Helsinki to New York had to be evacuated due to an unauthorized person boarding the aircraft without a valid boarding pass.

Feb 26 • 19:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HBL: It is Enough Now: The Helsinki Club Received The Worst Possible Punishment

Finnish football club FC Finnkurd is set to be banned from the Kolmonen league due to a betting scandal, as reported by Hufvudstadsbladet.

Feb 26 • 18:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Jasir, 32, was surprised when his name was shouted in a department store in Helsinki

Jasir Osman, an emerging star in Finnish television, reflects on the excitement and challenges of newfound fame after being recognized by a young fan in a department store.

Feb 26 • 18:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Finnish Foreign Ministry deems the public disclosure of the ambassador's harassing behavior a crime

The Helsinki police have launched a preliminary investigation into alleged breaches of confidentiality rules by the Finnish embassy in Portugal, following accusations of harassment against the ambassador, Titta Maja-Luoto.

Feb 26 • 15:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

How to cope with the snowstorm at Helsinki-Vantaa – Airplanes stuck

A snowstorm has created challenging conditions at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, but flight operations have been ongoing with manageable delays.

Feb 26 • 10:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Decision Made: Helsinki Halves Meat and Dairy Products in Schools and Daycares

Helsinki's city council has decided to halve the procurement of meat and dairy products in city food services, specifically affecting schools and daycares, by 2030.

Feb 26 • 10:34 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The police have launched a preliminary investigation into the case of the Lisbon embassy

The Helsinki police have initiated an investigation related to misconduct at the Lisbon embassy, which involves the breach of official secrecy.

Feb 26 • 10:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Helsinki halves meat and dairy procurement in schools and daycares

The Helsinki City Council has approved a proposal to halve the procurement of meat and dairy products in city food services by 2030, substituting them with plant-based foods.

Feb 26 • 10:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Have you noticed this detail in trams?

The article discusses a seating design feature in newer trams in Helsinki, which enhances passenger comfort by placing seats in a staggered formation.

Feb 26 • 10:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Photo reveals the impact of the horrible weather at Helsinki-Vantaa: It is a mess

A heavy snowfall has caused minor delays at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport as snow removal operations are conducted every hour.

Feb 26 • 08:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Semi-trailer overturned on the road in Salo

A traffic accident involving a semi-trailer has occurred in Salo, Finland, affecting traffic on the motorway from Turku to Helsinki.

Feb 26 • 08:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

House prices continued to drop in January

In January, the prices of old apartments decreased by 2.8% compared to the previous year, with the largest drops observed in Helsinki and Turku.

Feb 26 • 08:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

The sentence received by the Vastaamo data breach perpetrator Julius Kivimäki, 28

The Helsinki Court of Appeal has sentenced Julius Aleksanteri Kivimäki to 6 years and 11 months in prison for his role in a serious data breach that affected vulnerable individuals.

Feb 26 • 08:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

This is the sentence Aleksanteri Kivimäki received

The Helsinki Court of Appeal has sentenced Aleksanteri Kivimäki to six years and eleven months in prison for a highly premeditated crime with numerous victims.

Feb 26 • 08:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Man, 35, accused of murdering his 46-year-old girlfriend who worked at embassies in Helsinki – IS follows

A 35-year-old man is facing serious murder charges in Helsinki after allegedly killing his 46-year-old girlfriend during an argument.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Indictment: Engineer, 35, killed a woman in Helsinki – IL follows the trial

A 35-year-old engineer is charged with the murder of a 46-year-old woman in Helsinki, as her death reveals disturbing details about their relationship.

Feb 26 • 06:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is what Helsinki's gloomy weather looks like

Helsinki is experiencing heavy snowfall, leading to dangerous travel conditions in southern Finland, according to warnings from the Meteorological Institute.

Feb 26 • 06:18 UTC

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