Severe illness spreads in border guard units
Multiple respiratory infections have been reported among the border guard units in Lapland and North Karelia, with adenovirus identified as one of the causes.
Troops in Lapland and North Karelia Experiencing Respiratory Infections
Finnish military personnel in Lapland and North Karelia are facing a notable outbreak of respiratory infections, though no severe cases have been reported.
Wife Did Not Accept the Divorce - Man Received a Disturbing Package by Mail
A Finnish court has imposed a restraining order on a woman who harassed her husband and his new girlfriend after their separation.
Conditional Prison Sentence for Former Archbishop Leo of the Orthodox Church for Serious Financial Crimes
Former Archbishop Leo of the Orthodox Church was sentenced to a conditional prison term for serious financial crimes related to the finances of a cultural association in Finland.
Former Archbishop of the Orthodox Church is accused of serious economic crimes – the district court will issue a verdict today
The former Archbishop Leo of the Orthodox Church is facing serious economic crime charges, with a verdict expected today from the North Karelia District Court.
Drug-Resistant Bacteria Are Becoming More Common in South Karelia - 'A Really Concerning Issue,' Says Chief Physician
The prevalence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria is on the rise in South Karelia, causing concern among health officials due to their increasing frequency found in routine tests.
The SMS Diplomats
Finnish President Alexander Stubb asserts that Ukraine is on the path to winning the war against Russia, drawing parallels to Finland's historical loss of Karelia.
The 'Riviera' of South Karelia Rose to World Fame This Summer – Now Rare Beetles Are Heading There Too
A recent survey identified over 600 species of beetles at Huuhanranta in Ruokolahti, Finland, following controlled burns by the forestry company Tornator.
Customer was denied an energy drink, revealing video led to merchant's exit from the store
A merchant in a North Karelian market was forced to leave after a customer, a Romani woman, was refused service and recorded the incident, highlighting discrimination issues.
Explosion at Military Office in Karelia - Several Dead
An explosion at a military office in Karelia, Russia, resulted in multiple deaths, including a major and two contract soldiers.
87-year-old got to know 'Pasi' on Facebook - then she and three other women ended up in court in North Karelia
Four women in North Karelia have been convicted of money laundering for receiving and forwarding illicit funds connected to online scams.
Bus driver endangered passengers - police suspect serious offense
A bus driver is under investigation by the police in Finland for serious traffic safety violations after allegedly driving dangerously on highway 9, putting passengers and oncoming traffic at risk.
North Karelia Entrepreneurs react to the city of Joensuu's music house deal with the local cooperative
The North Karelia Entrepreneurs are critical of the City of Joensuu's decision-making process regarding a new music and culture house contract with a local cooperative.
Fire in a war veteran's house – conditions difficult
A wooden war veteran's house caught fire in Luumäki, with firefighters facing challenging conditions while combating the blaze.
Fuel Thief Often Strikes Logging Sites by Order, and Locks Don't Stop the Professional
Fuel thefts are a persistent issue for entrepreneurs at logging sites in Finland, even during winter.
The police ordered the lynx to be put down
The Eastern Finland police have ordered the euthanization of a lynx that caused disturbances in North Karelia.
Nurses do not accept the funding of welfare areas - see the demonstration from the Parliament House at 12 o'clock
A hundred people from South Karelia, South Savo, and Kymenlaakso protested at the Parliament House in Helsinki, demanding changes to the welfare areas' funding model.
"I don’t need a day off from Erkki," says Tuula Heikkilä, who cares for her spouse – the welfare area disagrees
Tuula Heikkilä, a caregiver for her husband Erkki who suffers from Alzheimer’s, expresses frustration over new welfare policy changes that limit caregiver support.
The end of wage subsidy funds in North Karelia complicates youth workshop operations and even the maintenance of tennis courts
The depletion of wage subsidy funds in the North Karelia employment region has severely impacted organizations, particularly the Joensuu Youth Workshop, which has had to limit the number of young people they can support.
Young man died in a terrible way - The car was swerving even before leaving the road
A 19-year-old soldier tragically died in a car accident when he lost control of a military vehicle during a vehicle march in South Karelia, Finland.
2.6 million ran out in North Karelia in a week - Lauri Passoja missed out on a job he had agreed upon
In North Karelia, a rapid depletion of 2.6 million euros allocated for wage subsidies left many, including Lauri Passoja, without expected job opportunities.
Russia spreads claims of Finland's revenge ambitions and NATO threat - This is how it justifies military bases in Karelia
Russia is strengthening its military presence in Karelia by citing perceived threats from Finland and NATO along its northwestern border.
Dark Information about Families in Eastern Finland - The Police Has an Estimate on What 96% Is Due To
In Eastern Finland, reports of domestic violence skyrocketed by 96% in 2025, with nearly three incidents recorded daily across the regions of North and South Savo and North Karelia.
A Strange Event in Karelia – Even Putin's Governor Was Furious
Authorities in Karelia urged residents to spend February without extra expenses, sparking outrage, including from Putin's governor.
An owl chick lost in an industrial hall caused a challenging rescue operation in Joensuu
A rescue operation was launched in Joensuu, North Karelia, to save an owl chick stranded ten meters high in an industrial hall, necessitating the assistance of a local bird enthusiast.
A new rock attraction will open in Kitee – The Suomirock and Nightwish exhibitions combine their forces under one roof
A new rock music attraction, featuring exhibitions on Suomirock and Nightwish, will open in Kitee, North Karelia, in the spring, showcasing the history of both entities in a lively format.
This is how much ice was required – Europe's longest ice road opened in Koli
The longest ice road in Finland and Europe, the Vuonislahti-Koli ice road, reopened on Monday in Lieksa, North Karelia, after officials confirmed sufficient ice thickness over Pielinen.
Russia Revived a Military Base from Ruins Near NATO Borders: Who Is It For?
Russia has begun active construction at the Rybko military base in Petrozavodsk, Karelia, which will be used by the 44th Army Corps, signaling a resurgence of military activities close to the Finnish border.