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Rail traffic between Tampere and Ylöjärvi is currently halted due to equipment damage, with expectations for a quick resumption.

The investigation into musician Pepe Willberg's traffic incident involving a cyclist is advancing, with the case set to be sent to prosecutors next week following the receipt of the necessary medical report.

Finnish athlete Ilkka Herola won a prize of 10,000 euros after a thrilling victory in Austria.

Russia summoned Finland's ambassador to Moscow following a provocative incident involving the burning of the Russian flag outside the Finnish embassy.

Ilkka Herola achieved a historic win in the Nordic combined World Cup competition held in Austria.

Newly revealed emails show Sarah Ferguson pleading with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein for financial support for a luxury trip, including upgraded flight tickets for herself and her daughters.

A large roof collapsed at the Hamina harbor likely due to the weight of snow on it, prompting emergency services to secure the area.

The Institute for the Study of War warns that Russia might stage a nuclear incident to distract from its military failures in Ukraine and shift blame towards Ukraine.

Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam's Olympic outfit has gone up for auction, causing buzz after her dramatic reveal of sportswear during the Milano-Cortina Games.

Rauman Lukko has extended the contract of Mikael Ruohomaa for another year after he had a successful season in the Finnish SM-liiga.

A 54-year-old general practitioner in Kuopio, Finland, is suspected of attempted murder following a three-day-long assault that began on February 17.

A violent incident occurred at a Helsinki school where a man attacked a teacher after children threw snowballs into the street.

Heikki Autto, chair of the Defense Committee, is running for the position of deputy chair of the National Coalition Party in Finland, joining other candidates in a competitive race ahead of the party congress.

Swedish comedian Branne Pavlovic expresses optimism that Finland, represented by Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen, will win the Eurovision contest with their song 'Liekinheitin'.

Kärpät has terminated the contract of its star defender Markus Nutivaara, who will be joining Kölner Haie in the German DEL League.

At the Attendo Olarinpuisto care home in Espoo, elderly night-time alarms went unheard for over a year due to insufficient registration of staff in a new alert system.

A Finnish court has convicted a sex shop employee of rape after an incident involving a young male customer and a whip testing in the store.

Over 200 passengers at Helsinki-Vantaa airport faced an eight-hour delay due to a technical issue with their Finnair flight to Tenerife.

The author recounts a past experience of celebrating Muhammad Ali's birthday with notable figures like Roger Moore and highlights the mix of reality and fiction in celebrity lives.

Tex-Mex cuisine has gained significant popularity in Finland, particularly with tortillas chips becoming a staple in Finnish Friday evenings.

An oil spill off the coast of Phuket, Thailand, caused by the sinking of a Panamanian-flagged ship, threatens marine life and local tourism.

The discussion in a recent political podcast focuses on Finland's debt brake and the proposed budget cuts by various parties ahead of the elections.

Strikes in the private social services sector in Finland have been cancelled after negotiations led to a new collective agreement.

A new warning has been issued regarding slippery conditions for pedestrians in Finland as temperatures rise and precipitation increases this weekend.

A Finnish nursing home failed to respond to elderly night alarms for over a year due to inadequate registration of a new alarm system by night staff, putting residents' safety at risk.

Former freestyle skier Pekka Hyysalo discusses his emotional struggles with relationship breakups in a podcast, revealing that each has affected him deeply.

A 27-year-old man in the United States tried to evade police by hiding in a dumpster, surprising a waste truck driver.

Tiia Aalto, the first runner-up of the 2024 Miss Suomi competition, has shared details of her recent hospitalization and surgery due to injuries sustained while intervening in a dog fight.

Experts in Finland are warning motorists about the dangers of slush sliding as temperatures rise and snow begins to melt, creating hazardous driving conditions.

A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to involuntary treatment for murdering his mother by stabbing her 44 times with a kitchen knife.

A 37-year-old man has been sentenced to conditional imprisonment for harassing Finland's former Prime Minister Sanna Marin and a healthcare worker.

Akava reported a slight decrease in membership numbers in 2025, attributed in part to recent government decisions affecting membership incentives.

A 16-year-old was hospitalized following a violent attack by three young individuals in Kurikan Jalasjärvi, as police investigate the assault as aggravated battery.

Color analysis is experiencing renewed popularity, with experts guiding individuals on how to identify their most flattering colors.

The article discusses the selection of the top ten players from the SM League season, emphasizing the emotional reactions this list is likely to provoke among fans and commentators.

A dispute has arisen over the use of the name Itis, with the shopping center manager asking for the term to refer exclusively to the shopping center, while a local politician emphasizes its historical usage as the name for the area.

Iltalehti readers have voted for their favorite in the Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK), with Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen leading the poll ahead of the final.

Finnish skier Elian Lehto was involved in a serious accident during training for the World Cup downhill event in Germany and was airlifted to the hospital.

Foodora is set to cease operations in Finland on Friday, reminding customers that all unused discount codes will expire by the end of the day.

Kerttu Niskanen and Johanna Matintalo will not participate in the World Cup in Falun due to health issues.

A Finnish company, Salvos, is considering going public on the Helsinki Stock Exchange's First North growth company list, focusing on modular cabins and mobile sauna trailers, particularly targeting the tourism sector in Lapland.

The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals draw highlights an exciting matchup between Real Madrid and Manchester City.

The U.S. Department of State has authorized the departure of non-essential government personnel and their families from Israel due to security concerns.

The article discusses the challenges facing the Finnish ice hockey team HIFK, including a losing streak and internal conflicts, as they prepare to face Jukurit in a crucial league match.

Aleksanteri Kivimäki, previously sentenced for hacking, was spotted by a reader on a flight to Barcelona, raising questions about his current whereabouts after his prison sentence was increased.

Pastry Saimaa, a pastry school in Lappeenranta, has gained significant popularity and is attracting global attention as a premier training center for pastry chefs.

A Finnair flight from Helsinki to New York experienced a four-hour delay due to an agitated woman attempting to board without proper travel documents.

The Finns Party expressed outrage over Yle's decision not to require the winner of the Uuden Musiikin Kilpailu (UMK) to represent Finland at the Eurovision Song Contest.

Ville Peltonen is a strong candidate for the head coach position at Swiss club Bern for the next season, having previously served there as an assistant coach.

A campaign against a proposed 30 km/h speed limit in Switzerland inadvertently caused traffic to slow down due to automatic braking systems in modern cars misinterpreting advertising posters as speed limit signs.