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🇫🇮 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
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

IS follows the morning snowstorm - live broadcast at 7:30

A snowstorm is expected to significantly disrupt morning traffic in southern Finland, with warnings of slippery sidewalks and icy rain.

Feb 26 • 05:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Baker Swapped Helsinki High-rises for Borderland

A baker returned to her rural hometown of Mehikoorma in Estonia after living in Finland for 20 years, opening a café despite expecting a restful year.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Rescue Operation at Metro Station in Helsinki

A person who fell onto the tracks at the Puotila metro station in Helsinki was rescued by security personnel without serious injuries reported.

Feb 25 • 20:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Helsinki demolishes 15 Heka rental houses in Ala-Malmi – Kirsi Huhta shares her feelings as home is threatened

The Helsinki city council has approved a zoning change in Ala-Malmi that paves the way for the demolition of 15 rental houses to make way for new housing.

Feb 25 • 18:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tech Raves in the Middle of the Day: This is What the Raves Look Like That Start at Two O'clock – Even in a Museum

A series of daytime raves is being organized at the Helsinki Technical Museum, starting at 2 PM, utilizing its historic Energiasali space.

Feb 25 • 17:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Residents are taking terrible rent increases to the Court of Appeals

Residents of Lehtisaari in Helsinki are challenging significant increases in land rents in the Court of Appeals after a lower court deemed them reasonable.

Feb 25 • 17:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

IS: Police operation at a shopping center in Helsinki

A police operation took place at the Redi shopping center in Helsinki, leading to one arrest after a report of a person wielding a weapon.

Feb 25 • 16:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police operation at the shopping center

A police operation took place at the Redi shopping center in Kalasatama, Helsinki, due to reports of an individual armed with a weapon, later found to be a toy.

Feb 25 • 16:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Winter Surprised a School in Helsinki

A school in Helsinki is managing challenges due to frozen water pipes after the winter break, requiring students to adapt their daily routines temporarily.

Feb 25 • 14:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Principal annulled matriculation exams without sufficient evidence - court overturned decision

The Helsinki Administrative Court has overturned a decision by the principal of Tuusula High School to invalidate a student's matriculation exams without adequate proof of cheating.

Feb 25 • 13:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

All of a student's matriculation exams were rejected due to suspicions of AI use - court overturned the decision

A student's five matriculation exam results were initially rejected by the principal due to alleged cheating involving AI, but this decision was later overturned by the Helsinki Administrative Court.

Feb 25 • 12:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Live broadcast at 1:30 PM: Police provide new information on worsening drug problem

The Finnish police will announce a new anti-drug crime initiative at a press conference, addressing the escalating drug issues, particularly in Helsinki.

Feb 25 • 11:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

New information on the rental housing scandal – Heka: This many apartments involved in illegal business

Helsingin kaupungin asunnot oy (Heka) has identified illegal subleasing and accommodation activities in 14 of its apartments as part of a crackdown on unauthorized rentals.

Feb 25 • 10:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A car caught fire on the Turku–Helsinki motorway

A personal vehicle caught fire during a drive on the Turku–Helsinki motorway in Salo on Wednesday morning, prompting traffic control and ongoing firefighting efforts.

Feb 25 • 09:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sara Sieppi thought she was on her way to a meeting – a surprise awaited her instead

Influencer Sara Sieppi was surprised by her family with a baby shower in the Helsinki metropolitan area.

Feb 25 • 09:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Child Dropped Their Hat into the Paint at School – Family Compensated 12.95 Euros

A child at Pasilan elementary school in Helsinki accidentally dropped their hat into wet paint during recess, leading to a small compensation of 12.95 euros from the city after the incident was deemed its responsibility.

Feb 25 • 09:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Electricity sales company Oomi lays off staff and closes offices in Helsinki, Rovaniemi, and another location in Oulu

Oomi, a Finnish electricity sales company, has completed restructuring negotiations leading to layoffs and the closure of several offices due to a significant organizational restructuring.

Feb 25 • 09:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Rat Sightings in Helsinki Are Increasing Rapidly – Expert Warns of a Common Mistake

Rat sightings in the Helsinki metropolitan area have surged this winter, with reports up by approximately 25% compared to milder winters, according to pest control expert Petri Metsälä.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

City apartments rented to tourists in Helsinki – lease agreements for 14 apartments are being terminated

The city-owned housing company Heka in Helsinki is terminating lease agreements for 14 apartments found to be illegally subletted to tourists.

Feb 25 • 08:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"They pity other families" - In Tove Jansson's family life, art was everything

The exhibition 'Artist Family Jansson' at the Helsinki Art Museum offers a unique insight into the life of Tove Jansson and her artistic family.

Feb 25 • 08:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Heka caught residents engaging in unauthorized activities – contracts terminated

Helsingin kaupungin asunnot (Heka) has identified unauthorized subleasing or accommodation activities in 14 of its apartments and has initiated termination processes for those contracts.

Feb 25 • 06:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

SM-level bodybuilder shot Mr. Finland contestant in the middle of the street in Helsinki - victim's sister demands action from the court

A former bodybuilder shot a Mr. Finland contestant in daylight due to ongoing extortion claims, leading to a significant legal case in Helsinki.

Feb 25 • 06:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Helsinki re-tenders urgent and semi-urgent dental care

The city of Helsinki has suspended its contract for urgent and semi-urgent dental care services and will initiate a new tender process, while maintaining the contract for non-urgent dental care with KotiHammmas and Spider Med.

Feb 25 • 06:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now it is revealed - this is what the Stone Age deceased looked like

Recent research from the University of Helsinki reveals details about the burial customs and attire of Stone Age individuals based on findings from ancient graves in Southern Sweden.

Feb 24 • 20:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Radical Solutions for Jätkäsaari Parking Garage

Helsinki's Jätkäsaari parking garage will receive round-the-clock security following several fatal incidents involving falls from the roof.

Feb 24 • 17:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Helsinki restaurant has terrible luck: Water damage destroyed the floors for the second time in three years

A Helsinki restaurant, Pastis, has suffered water damage for the second time in three years due to freezing temperatures, affecting various areas of the establishment.

Feb 24 • 16:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A strict order for taxi drivers - Here's the harsh truth at Helsinki-Vantaa

Taxi drivers at Helsinki-Vantaa have been restricted from praying at the terminal taxi rank due to recent guidelines from Finavia, raising concerns about religious freedom.

Feb 24 • 15:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HU: A fast food center opens in Helsinki

A joint restaurant featuring Burger King and Taco Bell is set to open in Tikkurila, Helsinki, in March.

Feb 24 • 13:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Well-known Helsinki restaurant closed for months – here’s why

A popular restaurant in Helsinki, Pastis, has closed for several months due to water damage caused by a frozen pipe.

Feb 24 • 13:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Markku had quite a luck at the Neste gas station – saved 4.95 euros

Markku Sand saved 4.95 euros by refueling at a gas station just before a fuel price increase took effect.

Feb 24 • 12:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Dog Attacks Petra Manner

Popular presenter Petra Manner encountered an unexpected situation when a small dog attacked her during her work commute in Helsinki.

Feb 24 • 12:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Helsinki-Vantaa is the best airport in Europe

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has been voted the best airport in Europe for passenger experience in the 15-25 million passenger category for the seventh consecutive time.

Feb 24 • 11:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Disaster in Helsinki's Top Restaurant - Closed for Months

A prominent restaurant in Helsinki, Pastis, is closed indefinitely due to extensive water damage caused by a burst frozen pipe.

Feb 24 • 11:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport received a major recognition

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport has been chosen as Europe's best airport in the 15-25 million passengers category for the seventh time based on passenger assessments.

Feb 24 • 10:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Access to the Rooftop of the Jätkäsaari Parking Facility is Immediately Restricted - Four Fatalities as Background

Access to the rooftop of the Jätkäsaari parking facility in Helsinki will be restricted following four fatalities since last summer.

Feb 24 • 08:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Police: Suspect and victim in Taka-Töölö attempted murder did not know each other

A man in his forties allegedly attacked a shopkeeper with a weapon in Helsinki's Taka-Töölö neighborhood, resulting in serious but non-life-threatening injuries for the victim.

Feb 24 • 08:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Murder Attempt in Töölö - Police Investigate

The police have launched an investigation into a violent crime involving a stabbing in Töölö, Helsinki, where a man was seriously injured.

Feb 24 • 08:22 UTC

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