SK: This nostalgic service will soon be dependent on just one vehicle
The last grocery truck in Satakunta and the second-to-last in Finland will make its final rounds on Saturday due to unsustainable operational costs and rural depopulation.
Man dies in ATV accident in Eurajoki
A 59-year-old man has died following an ATV accident in Eurajoki, Satakunta.
Wild Sheep Are Feared to Starve on a Small Island in the Sea of Bothnia – Considerations on What to Do with the Mouflons in Satakunta
Concern is growing over the mouflon population on Säpin Island, with discussions about their winter mortality rates and feeding issues.
SK: Fire Chief Charged with Arson
A former fire chief is charged with arson in Satakunta District Court following a fire incident in a Kankaanpää apartment building.
SK: Fire Chief Accused of Arson
A fire chief employed by Satakunta's rescue service has been charged with arson for deliberately starting a fire that caused significant damage.
Satakunta's First IB High School Program is Likely to Fill Up – Principal: "Not Marketed at All"
Satakunta's first International Baccalaureate (IB) high school program has garnered interest, with 23 primary applicants for the 25 available spots, despite minimal marketing efforts.
A school assistant is suspected of numerous sexual offenses against children in Satakunta
A 31-year-old school assistant is under investigation for multiple sexual offenses against children, including possession of sexual images and illicitly filming young boys.
The number of children in the small municipality of Siikais decreases drastically - combining school classes of different ages ahead
The municipality of Siikais in Northern Satakunta, Finland, plans to merge school classes of different ages due to a significant decrease in student numbers.
Cattle suffer from cold, hunger, and pain - district court imposed a five-year animal keeping ban
A district court in Satakunta, Finland, imposed a five-year ban on animal keeping and a fine on a woman for animal welfare violations due to neglecting the well-being of cattle.
There is now unusually little snow - an exceptional spring is coming
Spring floods in southern, western, and central Finland are expected to be unusually small due to an unusual lack of snow, according to the Finnish Environment Institute.
The municipality attracts with generous benefits, including retirees and immigrants - 'This is a really big deal'
The municipality of Säkylä in Satakunta is implementing measures to combat low birth rates and an aging population by offering housing benefits and gift vouchers to new residents.
Millionaire concealed his huge income, says prosecutor
A millionaire in Satakunta faces legal trouble once again, this time for allegedly lying about his income during a court proceeding.
The economic problems of Pori's horse racing have gotten horse enthusiasts moving – racing events are not threatened
Concerns about the future of horse racing in Pori have prompted local enthusiasts to engage in discussions on economic support and the importance of the racing community for the region.
Police was drunk at work - caught for another crime in the parking lot
A police officer was caught driving under the influence and working while intoxicated, resulting in a fine and prior incidents of similar behavior being noted.
Satakunta Welfare Area Begins Cooperation Negotiations – Affects Over 200 Employees
The Satakunta welfare area is initiating cooperation negotiations that may lead to job losses for nearly 20 employees, impacting over 200 staff in various departments.
Top politicians in the Satakunta welfare area reject funding cut proposal – only the National Coalition Party shows understanding
Leaders of large and medium-sized groups in the Satakunta welfare area unanimously oppose the government's proposed cuts to welfare area funding, with only the National Coalition Party showing some moderate understanding of the proposal.
The government proposal would force the Satakunta welfare region into new painful cuts: 'It feels contradictory'
The proposal to reform the funding model for welfare regions would lead to significant cuts in the Satakunta region, necessitating increased centralization of services and staff reductions by 2029.
The sergeant’s behavior went too far – humiliated his subordinate in front of others
A sergeant in the Satakunta Air Command was fined for humiliating an officer cadet during a military training exercise in May 2024 in Pirkkala.