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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The clothing brand at the center of the scandal breaks its silence

The Finnish clothing brand Bypias responds to public criticism in a customer newsletter, denying allegations made against it.

Feb 26 • 21:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Influencer Received Harsh Comment About His Body on TV – Responds Back

An influencer, Joona Puhakka, received a negative remark about his body from a trainer on a Finnish TV show, sparking a reaction on social media.

Feb 26 • 20:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ironic greetings from Zyskowicz to Sdp

Ben Zyskowicz, Finland's longest-serving parliament member, comments on the SDP's newly found concern over Finland's debt situation ahead of the elections.

Feb 26 • 20:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Huuhkajat goalkeeper made history - Clean sheet in Euro debut

The Finnish goalkeeper achieved a clean sheet in his European debut during a match at the historic Neckarstadion in Stuttgart.

Feb 26 • 19:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The government proposes significant changes to prison sentences

The Finnish government has proposed the introduction of preventive detention for dangerous offenders and reforms to the release process for life sentence prisoners.

Feb 26 • 19:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The cover of a 50-year-old record is requested to be removed from Wikipedia

A Finnish organization is calling for the removal of the cover image of Scorpions' 'Virgin Killer' album from the Finnish Wikipedia for its controversial depiction of a young girl.

Feb 26 • 19:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Old rock album cover causes controversy – Save the Children demands action

The organization Save the Children has requested the removal of the controversial album cover of Scorpions' 'Virgin Killer' from its Finnish Wikipedia page, citing its inappropriate and offensive content related to child sexual abuse.

Feb 26 • 19:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

British paper praises Stubb: Tall, agile, and frighteningly in good shape

The Economist has highlighted Finnish President Alexander Stubb's impressive attributes and significant role on the international stage.

Feb 26 • 19:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs filed a criminal complaint regarding media harassment - here’s Valtone's comment

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen defends the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' decision to file a criminal complaint against the leaking of sensitive information regarding the Lisbon embassy to Ilta-Sanomat.

Feb 26 • 18:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish person is astonished by the sight in New York - unprecedented sauna experience

A Finnish-style sauna festival has been set up in New York's Williamsburg area, featuring multiple saunas and a unique architectural design by Finnish architect Sami Rintala.

Feb 26 • 18:50 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
Crime & Justice

Something happened to the mail carrier in Myyrmäki that the police consider absurd - this is how the lead investigator describes the perpetrator

The Finnish police are investigating a murder of a mail carrier in Myyrmäki, considering it a motive-less crime similar to insights from criminal psychologist Helinä Häkkänen.

Feb 26 • 18:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

HBL: Something very strange happened on Finnish football fields – Harsh punishment

FC Finnkurd has been expelled from Finland's fifth-highest football league due to match-fixing.

Feb 26 • 18:36 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Analysis: Bypias sources its clothing from Italy's most notorious sweatshop area

Finnish fashion brand Bypias claims its clothing is produced in compliance with EU and local laws, despite evidence suggesting otherwise from Italian sources.

Feb 26 • 17:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

The story of a 17-year-old Finnish girl murdered 66 years ago still raises questions

The murder of 17-year-old Kyllikki Saari in Finland over six decades ago remains officially unsolved and continues to evoke intrigue and discussion.

Feb 26 • 17:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish clothing brand in the midst of controversy – Expert: "Deceit"

A Finnish clothing entrepreneur, Pia Erlund, faces serious allegations regarding her leadership style and the misleading marketing practices of her brand, Bypias.

Feb 26 • 17:09 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LIFE OF A FINNISH TEACHER ⟩ How many zero points fit into one life?

The article discusses the exploration of existential burdens through the lens of Tommi Kinnunen's novel about a post-World War II Finnish teacher.

Feb 26 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The clearing of the SM-liiga team continues - now the vice-captain has left

Mikkelin Jukurit, a struggling team in the Finnish ice hockey league, continues to dismantle its roster, with vice-captain Alexander Ruuttu departing for Adler Mannheim in Germany.

Feb 26 • 16:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

These crimes would prevent taxi drivers from working in the future - new tightening of taxi law

The Finnish government is proposing stricter regulations for taxi drivers, including a mandatory taximeter and enhanced requirements for maintaining good reputation.

Feb 26 • 16:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Ben Zyskowicz has never seen anything like this in his career - 'Wonderful'

Finnish MP Ben Zyskowicz praises the Social Democratic Party's (SDP) newfound concern about debt, but questions their proposed solutions as elections approach.

Feb 26 • 16:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Member of Parliament Denies Being Missing

Finnish MP Tuomas Kettunen clarifies his absence from Parliament, denying any claims of being missing and highlighting issues with local unemployment.

Feb 26 • 16:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Purra Firm on the Opposition: 'It's Nothing but a Scam'

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo announces significant government savings for the upcoming year, while the opposition critiques the government's financial strategies as inadequate.

Feb 26 • 16:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Poor Situation in the Gulf of Finland

The current ice conditions and windy weather are causing challenges for cargo ships in the Gulf of Finland, according to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.

Feb 26 • 16:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A dramatic sugar upheaval is coming - Now a grim assessment has been made

Finnish Sugar Ltd has announced it will start negotiations to cease the production of several sugar products in Finland, reflecting a challenging outlook for domestic food production.

Feb 26 • 15:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ice conditions and wind cause problems for cargo ships in the Gulf of Finland

Several cargo vessels are trapped in ice in the international maritime area and Finnish territorial waters of the Gulf of Finland due to current ice conditions and wind, according to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

How will neighbors cope if a major crisis strikes? Over 4,000 villages in Finland received new guidelines

Finnish villages have received new guidelines to enhance community resilience in the face of possible crises.

Feb 26 • 15:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Finnish Embassy in Warsaw promoted Sanna Marin's book - according to the ambassador, it is normal country image work

The Finnish Embassy in Warsaw faced backlash for promoting Sanna Marin's book on social media, which critics labeled socialist propaganda.

Feb 26 • 15:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Here is Pekka Haavisto's replacement

Mari Holopainen is set to replace long-time Green Party MP Pekka Haavisto in the Finnish Parliament.

Feb 26 • 15:14 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland Attracts Top Talent with New Flat Tax Rate for High Earners

The Finnish government has introduced a new flat tax incentive to attract highly educated and high-earning foreigners to the country.

Feb 26 • 15:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' leaks under police investigation - Elina Valtonen explains

The Finnish police are investigating two alleged leaks from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs connected to misconduct allegations against two ambassadors.

Feb 26 • 14:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Marko Asell, embroiled in harassment scandal, has been awarded

Marko Asell, a Finnish politician, has received a prestigious award despite being involved in a recent harassment controversy.

Feb 26 • 14:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Henriikka, 27, has over 40,000 viewers for her live streams – receives vile treatment

Henriikka 'Henksuliini' Halonen, a popular Finnish Twitch streamer, faces severe backlash despite her significant streaming success.

Feb 26 • 14:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Maria Ohisalo Reveals Her Investment Success After Rising from Poverty

Europarliamentarian Maria Ohisalo discusses her successful investments, particularly in Finnish technology sectors, highlighting her stake in Remedy Entertainment as a standout.

Feb 26 • 13:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PARC FERMÉ ⟩ WRC in uncertainty: where have the allowed new teams gone?

The latest "Parc Fermé" rally show discusses the lack of new manufacturers in WRC and previews the upcoming Finnish championship event.

Feb 26 • 13:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Mysterious Announcement from a Controversial Company: Will Reveal Everything Today

A controversial Finnish company plans to address allegations regarding its production practices and corporate culture in a written clarification today.

Feb 26 • 13:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Non-fiction author outraged by careless use of AI when her book's image ended up in a dance advertisement in Joensuu

A Finnish author expressed outrage over the use of her likeness in an AI-generated advertisement without her consent.

Feb 26 • 13:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Orpo requests investigation into the threat to the Nordic energy network

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has asked the parliament for an investigation into potential threats to the Nordic energy infrastructure.

Feb 26 • 13:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Apetit considers closing its pizza factory

The Finnish food company Apetit is contemplating alternative production locations and models for its frozen pizza production and has initiated restructuring negotiations affecting all staff at its Pudasjärvi pizza factory.

Feb 26 • 12:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A new export spearhead is being created in Finland – This is what it’s about

Finland is preparing a new export initiative led by the Central Organization of Finnish Enterprises (EK) to enhance resilience and security in crisis situations.

Feb 26 • 12:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Statistics Released: Finns Are Cruising More Enthusiastically Than Before

Last year, Finnish citizens made approximately 7.75 million trips abroad, with a significant portion done via cruise ships.

Feb 26 • 12:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Tanja Karpela has become a grandmother - this is what she looks like now

Former Finnish Minister of Culture Tanja Karpela, who has stepped away from politics, has embraced her role as a grandmother while living a quieter life focused on dog training and environmental projects.

Feb 26 • 12:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Is Haavisto leaving the parliament? – Live broadcast at 14:55

Pekka Haavisto, recently appointed as a UN special envoy to Sudan, is holding a press conference to discuss his new role and its implications on his position as a Finnish parliament member.

Feb 26 • 12:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Pekka Haavisto's Surprise Press Conference - Watch Live at 14:55

Finnish MP Pekka Haavisto is holding a press conference regarding current affairs after being appointed as the UN Secretary-General's new special representative to Sudan.

Feb 26 • 12:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish People Are Not Buying Enough Frozen Pizzas – Apetit May Close the World's Northernmost Pizza Factory in Pudasjärvi

Apetit is considering closing its frozen pizza factory in Pudasjärvi due to insufficient sales following a major investment and product relaunch.

Feb 26 • 12:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Readers React to UMK Artists: Over 3000 Voted

Finnish readers overwhelmingly support the idea that the winner of the UMK competition should represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest, despite Yle's inability to enforce participation.

Feb 26 • 12:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Terrorist Threat Made to the Nordic Electricity System

A terrorist threat has been issued against the electricity systems of all Nordic countries, according to Swedish and Finnish media reports.

Feb 26 • 11:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"Nowadays, people do not know how to distinguish when it has gotten out of hand" – A psychology docent unambiguously states which children's games are not appropriate

A Finnish psychology docent discusses the changes in children's rough play and highlights subtle signs parents and educators often overlook.

Feb 26 • 11:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kalle Rovanperä's direct words from Timo Jouhki – "If results don’t start to come"

Finnish racing driver Kalle Rovanperä struggles to find pace during Super Formula tests in Suzuka, highlighting the challenges of adapting to high-performance cars.

Feb 26 • 11:49 UTC

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