Training in Northern Ostrobothnia to Counter Hybrid Influence – Drone Strikes and Special Forces Involved
A military exercise in Northern Ostrobothnia demonstrated the region's preparedness for hybrid threats, emphasizing the importance of joint training for effective local defense.
Metso Forest Conservation is Expected to Continue, but Funds are Insufficient for Goals – Nearly 300 Applications Pending in the Ostrobothnia Regions
Finland's Metso forest conservation program will continue until 2040, yet funding shortages threaten to meet conservation targets, with nearly 300 applications pending in several regions.
Yle: Google's Major Purchase in Northern Ostrobothnia
Google has purchased 900 hectares of land in Vaalan, Northern Ostrobothnia, for the construction of a data center.
A recycling plastic factory is moving to a small village in Southern Ostrobothnia – attracting employees with unusual conditions
A new recycling plastic factory is set to open in Ilvesjoki, Southern Ostrobothnia, offering unique employment terms to attract skilled workers.
Pohde has reclaimed nearly 700,000 euros in caregiver support – often due to client errors, but also information gaps at Pohde
The Pohde welfare area has recouped over 689,000 euros in caregiver support payments from clients due to various issues, including clients' errors and lapses in information handling.
The freezing of sewers is a plague of the low-snow winter - this year there have been exceptionally many problems
The freezing of sewers has become an unusually significant issue this winter in Finland, especially in the Ostrobothnia region and Uusimaa.
Do you live here? A peak in hantavirus has hit one area – If you have these symptoms, it’s worth being alert
A spike in hantavirus cases, linked to the Puumala virus carried by forest mice, has been reported in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland, urging residents to be aware of symptoms.
The welfare area sells its patient information system Esko, chosen as the best in Finland
The North Ostrobothnia welfare area has initiated a tender for the sale of its majority stake in Esko Systems, a top-rated patient information system.
Hantavirus has struck strongly in Finland – here are the symptoms it causes
Hantavirus cases are rising in Finland, particularly in the Central Ostrobothnia region, leading to increased health concerns.
Yle: Virus Rampages in Finland - Where It Will Strike Next
Finland's Central Ostrobothnia has reported the highest incidence of hantavirus cases in the country, significantly exceeding the national average due to an increase in the bank vole population.
Salmonella found in large feed factory in Seinäjoki: potentially contaminated feed was delivered to fewer than ten farms
Salmonella contamination was detected at a feed factory in Seinäjoki, leading to the recall of feed distributed to a limited number of farms in Southern Ostrobothnia and elsewhere in Finland.
Vole Fever is Now Raging Most in Central Ostrobothnia – Severe Symptoms Took 23-Year-Old Oona Oksman to the Hospital
Vole fever cases are currently surging in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland, with local reports detailing alarming symptoms and hospital admissions.
Strike Begins in Private Care Homes - This Is How It Affects
A strike in the private social service sector began in Finland, affecting various care homes particularly in Lapland and Northern Ostrobothnia, and is set to last for three days.
Strike Hits Healthcare Facilities on Tuesday - "Disruptions to Operations Are Expected"
A strike in the private social services sector will take place from February 17 to February 19, mainly affecting care homes in Lapland and Northern Ostrobothnia.
Highway Four in Ii closed due to accident
A serious accident involving a truck and a passenger car has closed Highway Four in Ii, Finland, with the road expected to remain closed for several hours.
Evangelist Masturbates in Public Park in Front of Small Children
A retired evangelist in Finland has been caught three times engaging in public masturbation, notably in front of children.
Two Suspects Detained for Serious Crimes in South Ostrobothnia
Two individuals born in the 1990s have been detained in South Ostrobothnia on suspicion of serious offenses including major deprivation of liberty and human trafficking.
Former CEO of Atria Juha Gröhn appointed as Professor of Working Life in Seinäjoki
Juha Gröhn, the former CEO of Atria, has been appointed as a Professor of Working Life at the University of Vaasa, focusing on enhancing the competitiveness and growth of the food supply chain.
Ambulances equipped with additional tools are beginning to circulate in areas of North Ostrobothnia where emergency services have been reduced
North Ostrobothnia aims to cut unnecessary emergency visits for the elderly and chronic patients by equipping ambulances with tools for home laboratory tests.
Black smoke pillar in the middle of the lake – Then an unadorned sight was revealed
A family in Luoto, Ostrobothnia, witnessed a car spontaneously ignite in the middle of a lake, producing black smoke and leaving the vehicle completely destroyed.
Man suspected of murdering a young woman detained in Kokkola at the Ostrobothnia District Court
A 30-year-old man has been detained in Kokkola, Finland, on suspicion of murdering a young woman found dead in an apartment.
Mother of two, 32, killed as a victim of a homicide in Kokkola
A young woman has been killed as a victim of homicide in Kokkola, Central Ostrobothnia, with a 30-year-old man arrested as a suspect.
Sika-Harri and his wife convicted of a crime
Harri Ojala, known as 'Sika-Harri' from the reality show, and his wife Mervi Koivukoski-Ojala have been convicted of aggravated drunk driving and endangerment of traffic safety in South Ostrobothnia, resulting in a 60-day suspended prison sentence and fines.
The pain threshold for electricity has been crossed: Southern Ostrobothnian Jussi may have to give up his car: "A complete impossibility"
Jussi Kangas from Southern Ostrobothnia faces the possibility of giving up his electric cars due to soaring electricity costs exceeding his budget.
Warning of Frigid Weather Here
Finland is under freezing weather warnings in the coming days, with alerts extending across various regions including Uusimaa and Central Ostrobothnia.
Cheap electricity congested a small company in Central Ostrobothnia – sales had to be suspended
A surge in demand for cheap electricity led Korpelan Energia, a small company in Central Ostrobothnia, to temporarily suspend sales due to overwhelming customer inquiries.
Mikko Polvinen is still considering his return to the Finns Party parliamentary group: 'I will not submit to group discipline in such matters'
Mikko Polvinen, a member of the Finns Party, is uncertain about returning to the party's parliamentary group after being expelled over three months ago, particularly concerning the party's decision to dissolve the Kainuu district and merge it with Northern Ostrobothnia.
Only one sote area escapes funding cuts in the government's correction package
The Central Ostrobothnia welfare area is the only region to be exempt from funding cuts proposed by the government, which plans to reduce funding for other areas significantly by 2029.
Meeri Koittola sat in the ice hole for over an hour - prepared for the stunt for four months: 'You don't go there to play'
Meeri Koittola from Kälviä aims to break a Guinness World Record by spending over an hour in an ice hole while raising funds for the Cancer Association of Ostrobothnia.
Widespread Burglary Wave in Ostrobothnia: Woman Arrested
A 40-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries in Ostrobothnia and South and Central Ostrobothnia, with investigations linking her to multiple criminal cases involving break-ins into inhabited homes.