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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Driver hit a child at a crosswalk - Police request observations

A driver struck a child crossing the road in Espoo, and police are seeking witnesses to the incident.

Mar 23 • 09:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Driver hit a child at a crosswalk in Espoo and left the scene, police request observations

A driver struck a child at a crosswalk in Espoo and fled the scene, prompting police to seek witnesses.

Mar 23 • 09:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Driver hit child at a crosswalk and fled the scene in Espoo – police request witnesses

A driver fled the scene after hitting a child at a crosswalk in Espoo, leaving the police seeking witnesses and information about the incident.

Mar 23 • 08:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

KL: Teemu Selänne's luxury project facing headwinds

Teemu Selänne's long-awaited luxury residential project in Espoo, Finland, has hit delays due to appeals related to its zoning changes.

Mar 22 • 18:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Entrepreneur Charged Ethiopian Care Workers Over 700,000 Euros as Fees in Finland

An entrepreneur in Espoo exploited the ignorance of Ethiopian nurses about Finnish law, illegally charging them fees totaling over 700,000 euros for employment services.

Mar 21 • 15:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Mika ditches Porsches and gets into an affordable compact car – "200,000 kilometers is just the break-in for these cars"

Mika Särkelä, a 54-year-old former Porsche enthusiast from Espoo, embraces the iconic Nissan Micra, even creating a racing series for it in Finland.

Mar 21 • 05:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

A young man was killed in the forest - A 34-year-old man accused of murder covers his face

A 34-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of a young man in a forest in Espoo, Finland, in October 2025.

Mar 20 • 07:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Wille Rydman concerned about shocking revelations: 'One is too many'

Finnish Minister Wille Rydman expressed serious concern regarding the unacceptable conditions in elderly care revealed by Iltalehti, particularly in the Attendo facility in Espoo.

Mar 19 • 15:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Hopeasompa finals in cross-country skiing: watch the youth relays on Sunday

The Hopeasompa competition series for youth in cross-country skiing continues on Sunday with relay finals.

Mar 19 • 15:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Guideline Coming: Espoo Also Wants to Ban Face Covering in Schools

The city of Espoo in Finland is preparing to introduce a guideline that will ban face-covering attire in schools, aligning with a similar decision made by Vantaa.

Mar 19 • 09:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Beer into the machine! Here is the hottest team in the SM League – the amazing streak started from a cruise

Kiekko-Espoo is making waves in the SM-liiga playoffs with a strong team spirit cultivated through traditional gatherings.

Mar 18 • 19:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Espoo Company Learned a Harsh Lesson Worth Tens of Millions

Finnish game developer Remedy announced it will cease support for its online game FBC: Firebreak following disappointing player retention despite an initial surge in players.

Mar 18 • 18:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

LU: Heikki plans to sue Helsinki – driving in the city resulted in a 1,600-euro repair bill

Espoo resident Heikki Laakkonen is suing the city of Helsinki after his Tesla was damaged due to a poorly marked construction area.

Mar 18 • 11:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

LV: Popular Outdoor Swimming Pool to Close in the Middle of Summer – Anger Ignited: 'Foolish Actions'

The city of Espoo plans to close the highly popular outdoor swimming pool in Leppävaara for major renovations starting August 3, which has sparked public outrage.

Mar 18 • 07:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Bodybuilder, 21, accused of murder in court – IL is following

A 21-year-old bodybuilder faces murder charges in Espoo after allegedly fatally stabbing a 19-year-old man in a jealous rage.

Mar 18 • 06:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

19-Year-Old Young Man Killed in Horrific Manner in Espoo – Now a 21-Year-Old Bodybuilder is Charged with Murder

A 21-year-old bodybuilder is facing murder charges for allegedly killing a 19-year-old man in Espoo, Finland.

Mar 18 • 06:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The nursing home scandal is growing – Tarja lost her mother: "I am really angry"

A nursing home scandal in Espoo, Finland, is escalating after several elderly residents, including one who called for help 11 times before dying, faced severe neglect.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Tesla driver Heikki takes Helsinki to court

Heikki Laakkonen, a Tesla driver from Espoo, is suing the city of Helsinki for damages after his car was damaged at a construction site.

Mar 17 • 10:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Severe Allegations Against the Lawyer in Kirsti Paakkas’ Inheritance Dispute – An Exceptional Situation

The inheritance dispute surrounding the late fashion mogul Kirsti Paakkanen has taken a dramatic turn, with allegations against her lawyer emerging in court.

Mar 17 • 04:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Murder house in Espoo is for sale for over 1.4 million euros

A house in Espoo, Finland, where a 62-year-old man is accused of murdering his business partner, is listed for sale at a price of 1.49 million euros.

Mar 16 • 19:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

This Splendid House Has a Bloody History – It Has Appeared for Sale

A house in Espoo, Finland, notorious for the gruesome murder of a businessman in 2025, has been put up for sale.

Mar 16 • 17:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Benjamin and Abreu revealed their professions to American tourists: 'Totally mega-Trump'

Finnish singer Benjamin Peltosen and his partner Joni Kujansuu share a light-hearted encounter with American tourists while discussing their professions during a barbecue.

Mar 16 • 16:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

19-year-old woman accused of murdering her newborn baby brought to court – IS follows

A 19-year-old woman from Lohja is facing murder charges for the death of her newborn baby, with the trial set to begin in Espoo.

Mar 13 • 06:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

One person filed nearly 100 complaints about teacher selections – the court left dozens unexamined

A single individual has filed numerous complaints about teacher selections in Helsinki and Espoo, prompting the administrative court to reject many of them on the grounds that they were filed by one person under different associations.

Mar 12 • 13:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Great news for the SM League team

The SM League is set for a night of five matches on Wednesday, with playoff spots still available for three teams after Kiekko-Espoo secured its place by defeating Ässät.

Mar 11 • 16:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

TIS-Elmer has been charged with a crime - here's his comment

Elmer Andberg, a participant from the Finnish reality show 'Temptation Island,' has been charged with assault and comments on the situation.

Mar 11 • 10:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

International rarity in Espoo: university built a quantum computer for its students

Aalto University has inaugurated Finland's fourth quantum computer, designed specifically for student access and education.

Mar 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Man stared through a family's windows in Espoo – a switchblade was later found in the yard

A man was arrested in Espoo for behaving aggressively outside a family's home, where he was reportedly seen brandishing a knife.

Mar 11 • 09:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Espoo Family Encountered a Frightening Sight at Home – An Unknown Man Stared Through the Window

An Espoo family experienced a terrifying incident when an unknown man was seen staring through their window while carrying a blade.

Mar 11 • 09:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

15-year-old boy set school on fire in Espoo – Now there's a huge bill

A 15-year-old boy was sentenced to conditional imprisonment for arson after starting a fire that caused significant damage to a school in Espoo, Finland.

Mar 11 • 06:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Renters Are Not Interested in Vantaa

Demand for rental apartments in the greater Helsinki area has varied, with significant decreases noted in Vantaa during early 2023.

Mar 10 • 19:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

SM League Star Goaltender Humiliated in a Harsh Way

Jan Bednar, a goaltender for Porin Ässät in the SM-liiga, faced a humiliating experience during a home game against Kiekko-Espoo, leading to his removal from the game.

Mar 10 • 18:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

People Want to Move Here Now – The Ranking of One Area Surprises

Demand for rental apartments has fluctuated in Finland's capital region, with Espoo experiencing a notable increase in housing searches, while Vantaa saw a significant decline.

Mar 10 • 07:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish Natalia, 31, published a video of herself – soon encountered a shocking sight: 'Nightmare'

Espoo influencer Natalia Bartholdi faces issues with AI-generated copies of her Instagram videos, as the platform fails to remove them.

Mar 10 • 04:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Police operation in Espoo - One person dead

A police operation in Kauklahda, Espoo, has resulted in one death, with no indications of foul play.

Mar 8 • 09:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Battery caught fire – residents fled to the roof

A battery fire in Espoo forced residents to escape to the roof of their building.

Mar 8 • 08:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A massive complex is rising in southern Finland, with electricity consumption reaching new heights - This is what it looks like

Microsoft is constructing some of Finland's largest data centers in Vihd, Espoo, and Kirkkonummi, with their electricity consumption set to be addressed through renewable energy purchases.

Mar 8 • 08:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Fire in a Detached House – Residents Escaped to the Roof

A fire broke out in a detached house in Espoo, Finland, prompting residents to escape to the roof.

Mar 8 • 07:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Battery fire surprises residents in Espoo - people rescued from the roof

A battery fire in a garage in Espoo led to a significant rescue operation as residents escaped to the roof, with two people assisted down safely.

Mar 8 • 07:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Here are all the Emma winners!

The Emma gala in Espoo recognized the top artists and music industry professionals of the past year, awarding a total of 28 different prizes.

Mar 7 • 20:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Works, Doesn't Work, or Does It? A Simulated Artificial Ice Surface Surprised in Kuopio and Espoo

A simulated artificial ice rink in Kuopio has faced issues with freezing properly, raising questions about the design based on computer simulations rather than traditional methods.

Mar 7 • 17:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Music industry successful creators are rewarded - watch live as stars arrive on the red carpet of the Emma Gala

The Finnish music industry celebrates artists and influencers at the Emma Gala in Espoo, with rapper Ares leading the nominations.

Mar 7 • 13:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

IL follows: Who cleans the award table at the Emma Gala?

The Emma Gala in Finland is set to celebrate the most successful figures in the music industry, with significant nominees and live coverage.

Mar 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Accident at Data Center Construction Site in Espoo

A minor injury occurred at a construction site for a data center in Espoo, Finland, involving a work vehicle and a staff member's foot.

Mar 7 • 11:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Espoo plans to change construction direction - in the future, even a third of single-family homes, says the committee chair

Espoo's city planning committee will pause the preparation of primarily apartment-based plans to prioritize the development of single-family homes in attractive areas.

Mar 6 • 15:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

The behavior of the young Lions' hero caught attention – Here’s why

The behavior of Kiekko-Espoo player Petteri Rimpinen highlighted team spirit during a recent SM-liiga match, despite the team's loss to JYP.

Mar 6 • 13:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In Uusimaa, the baby boom is so intense that midwives are running out: this is how the evening goes in Espoo

Uusimaa is currently experiencing a significant increase in births, leading to overburdened midwives and hospital resources in Espoo.

Mar 6 • 13:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now it has been revealed who voted for the communists in Westend, Espoo: 'It turned out to be quite a funny thing'

Alex Keskitalo, a former pop artist, reveals he was one of the few who voted for the communists in the affluent neighborhood of Westend, Espoo, which sparked curiosity after the municipal elections.

Mar 6 • 09:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Young People Climbed a Radio Mast in Espoo

A group of young people climbed a 20-meter radio mast in Espoo, causing a dangerous situation but managed to descend before emergency services arrived.

Mar 5 • 17:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Frogs in Espoo are in danger

The breeding area of the protected common frog in Espoo's Lippajärvi nature site was unlawfully damaged during nearby wastewater network renovations, prompting potential legal action by authorities.

Mar 5 • 09:30 UTC

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