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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The event of the Kokoomus Youth and the Alliance of Finnishness was interrupted – both activists and the Blue-Black Movement were present

A lecture event organized by the Kokoomus Youth and the Alliance of Finnishness in Turku was interrupted by activists.

Feb 26 • 19:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Even from Rovaniemi, people are coming to Turku's largest student event - nearly 13,000 tickets sold

Turku is hosting Finland's largest student event, Pikkulaskiainen, with 12,750 tickets sold, marking a sold-out gathering of students across the region.

Feb 26 • 08:58 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

This is Turku's new food aid that received one million dollars from a foundation led by New York's former mayor

A new application for distributing food aid developed in Turku has received innovative funding and aims to improve food access for those in need.

Feb 25 • 14:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Three 17-year-olds arrested for attempted murder of a minor

Three 17-year-olds have been arrested in Finland for the attempted murder of a minor following a violent incident in Turku.

Feb 25 • 14:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Minor seriously injured in stabbing incident in Turku – three youths arrested

Three 17-year-olds have been arrested in Turku on charges of attempted murder and aggravated robbery after they stabbed a 17-year-old last week, leaving him seriously injured but not in life-threatening condition.

Feb 25 • 13:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Three minors arrested for the stabbing incident in Mäntymäki, Turku – one of the suspects was sentenced for attempted manslaughter this month

Three minors have been arrested in Turku in connection with a recent stabbing incident involving another minor.

Feb 25 • 12:41 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
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Emergency queues continue in Turku - staff at breaking point

Emergency services in Turku are facing ongoing challenges due to high patient volumes caused by influenza and other virus outbreaks.

Feb 24 • 17:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Is this the solution to cable breakages in the Baltic Sea?

A project led by Turku University of Applied Sciences aims to develop new solutions for monitoring underwater cables in the Baltic Sea.

Feb 24 • 14:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

The Court of Appeals Upheld the Life Sentence in the Hervanta Murder – Also Sentenced the Other Perpetrator

The Turku Court of Appeals has upheld a life sentence for Elias Leo Laine, who was convicted of murder in Hervanta, Tampere, while another accomplice received a sentence for negligence.

Feb 24 • 13:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Police seeks this bus driver

The police are looking for a bus driver involved in a hit-and-run incident in Turku that left a streetlight damaged.

Feb 24 • 13:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police are looking for a bus driver in Turku

Police are investigating a bus accident in Turku where a bus crashed into a traffic pole on Monday morning.

Feb 24 • 13:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Times Praises Finnish Holiday Destination

The British newspaper The Times highlights the Turku Archipelago as an ideal Nordic weekend getaway.

Feb 24 • 08:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Food Aid Innovation Earns Turku International Competition Win and Over One Million Euros in Prize Money

Turku has won a prestigious international competition for its innovative food aid platform, securing over a million euros in funding.

Feb 24 • 06:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Turku will start charging for moving incorrectly parked electric scooters in March

The city of Turku, Finland, will implement a fee for moving improperly parked electric scooters starting in March.

Feb 24 • 04:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Police suspect: Teen sold thousands of narcotic drugs with his mother

A teenager in Turku, Finland, is under investigation for selling narcotic medications, and his mother is also implicated in the case.

Feb 23 • 15:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Boy and mother suspected of drug trafficking in Turku - 17-year-old tried to buy a submachine gun

A 17-year-old boy and his mother are under investigation for serious drug offenses in Turku, Finland, after police seized thousands of classified drugs during his arrest.

Feb 23 • 14:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Mother helped her 17-year-old son with drug dealing, police suspect

A mother is suspected of aiding her 17-year-old son in drug sales, leading to serious drug offense charges against both in Turku, Finland.

Feb 23 • 14:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Turku to vote on hundreds of millions for tram in the coming months - only half of councilors express their opinions

In Turku, Finland, only about half of the city councilors have expressed their opinions on whether to build a tram system estimated to cost €465 million, with the council expected to make a final decision by June.

Feb 23 • 05:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Three marched to the car dealership: the seller had no idea and handed over a €125,000 BMW against a receipt

A young man in Turku faked a €125,000 receipt to drive a luxury BMW despite not having a valid driver's license.

Feb 23 • 04:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Veikko Virtanen has died

Veikko Virtanen, a renowned Finnish organ builder, has passed away at the age of 97.

Feb 21 • 14:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A Russian-speaking private school is being established in Turku - later, Chinese and Arabic may also be offered as languages of instruction

A new Russian-language private school is planned in Turku, Finland, with aims to expand language offerings in the future to include Chinese and Arabic.

Feb 21 • 13:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

A minor was stabbed in Turku

A minor was stabbed in Turku, Finland, leading to the arrest of two suspects connected to the incident.

Feb 20 • 14:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

17-year-old stabbed in Turku – Suspects are young people

A 17-year-old was stabbed in Turku, Finland, and two young suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Feb 20 • 13:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Several power outages occurred at the Turku shipyard on Friday

Multiple power outages were reported at Meyer Turku shipyard on Friday morning, leading to the temporary evacuation of the ship as a precaution.

Feb 20 • 10:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

TS: The Price Tag for Bus Drivers' Bathroom Breaks Would Be Eight Million

A study indicates that adding bathroom breaks for bus drivers in the Turku region would cost around eight million euros.

Feb 20 • 09:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnair flight circles above Tampere - the reason is revealed

A Finnair flight traveling from Helsinki to Turku circled over Tampere multiple times due to a training flight occurring in the area.

Feb 20 • 08:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Calculation reveals: This is how much the bathroom break for bus drivers in Turku would cost

The city of Turku has calculated that providing bathroom breaks for bus drivers would cost about eight million euros.

Feb 20 • 05:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Revolutionary discovery: One factor predicts oral cancer more than others

Researchers from the University of Turku and the InFLAMES project have identified a lymphatic vessel feature that more accurately predicts the risk of oral cancer than previously known factors.

Feb 20 • 04:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Large Police Operation at Turku Airport - Here’s Why

A significant police operation was conducted at Turku Airport to ensure security for a football match involving a Polish team known for extreme fans.

Feb 19 • 18:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Picture: Terrifying accident scene in Turku

A serious car accident occurred in Turku, Finland, where two vehicles collided at an intersection, leaving one vehicle on its roof but fortunately resulting in no serious injuries.

Feb 19 • 16:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Multiple police patrols at Turku airport – The reason is events in Tampere evening

Police are monitoring the arrival of football fans at Turku Airport in relation to an upcoming match in Tampere.

Feb 19 • 14:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finland's 'own' queen's ring was found in a rat's nest

A gold ring that belonged to Queen Karin MÃ¥nsdotter of Sweden has been discovered in her tomb at Turku Cathedral, marking a significant historical find.

Feb 19 • 11:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Historic Discovery in the Grave Excavations of Queen Kaarina Maununtytär: The Queen's Gold Ring Hid in a Rat's Nest

A significant archaeological find in the grave of Queen Kaarina Maununtytär has revealed a gold ring used by the queen, making this a notable discovery in Finnish history.

Feb 19 • 11:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The decline in housing prices accelerated at the end of the year

Housing prices decreased by 4.5% in December compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Finland.

Feb 19 • 06:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Helping the homeless on the streets and in neighborhoods in Turku – Susanne Reponen is about to lose her home due to unpaid bills

In Turku, new initiatives are being taken to assist the homeless by proactively reaching out to those in need rather than waiting for them to seek help.

Feb 19 • 05:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Severe accident in central Turku - car on its roof

A car overturned in central Turku after a collision between two vehicles, but neither the driver nor the dog inside was seriously injured.

Feb 18 • 22:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Delivery Van and Train Collide in Turku

A delivery van and a freight train collided in Turku, Finland, resulting in minor injuries to the van's driver.

Feb 18 • 06:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Train collided with delivery van in Turku

A train collided with a delivery van in Turku, resulting in minor injuries to the van's driver.

Feb 18 • 05:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Train collided with a delivery van in Pahaniemi, Turku

A train collided with a delivery van in Pahaniemi, Turku, resulting in minor injuries to the van's driver.

Feb 18 • 05:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Saana Nilsson was at Finland's most secret workplace – now she reveals what can destroy society

The article recounts the experience of researcher Saana Nilsson during the first Islamist terror attack in Finland in Turku, detailing her role in analyzing the incident for national security.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Chinese leadership considers the Year of the Fire Horse predictions superstitious, but history has shown the power of beliefs

Chinese New Year celebrations bring in the Year of the Fire Horse, viewed as a time of energy and potential for significant events, according to scholars at the University of Turku.

Feb 17 • 14:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A wooden house is burning in Turku - avoid moving in the area

A wooden house is on fire in Turku, Finland, prompting authorities to advise residents to avoid the area.

Feb 17 • 14:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Building fire in Turku - Avoid moving in the area

A building fire in Turku has led authorities to advise the public to avoid the area as emergency services work on containment.

Feb 17 • 13:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Psychiatrist continued working at Mehiläinen despite a ban from authorities – open appointments disappeared when Yle called

A psychiatrist in Turku continued to work at Mehiläinen in violation of a ban from the Finnish authorities, raising concerns about patient care and safety.

Feb 17 • 09:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Millionaire Allowed Historical Houses to Decay in Turku – Photos Reveal a Grim Truth

A millionaire in Turku has been fined for neglecting his historically valuable properties, resulting in their deterioration over several years.

Feb 17 • 05:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Aalto Track, costing over two billion, would connect coastal cities from Turku to Kokkola - 'It’s worth at least investigating'

A proposed railway project, named the Aalto Track, aims to connect Turku to Kokkola along the coast, with an estimated cost of 2-2.4 billion euros, focusing on enhancing logistics and industry support.

Feb 16 • 19:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Porin and Uusimaa Brigades celebrate at Turku Castle – topics of discussion included bunkers, drones, and mustaches

The Porin Brigade marked its 400th anniversary at Turku Castle, discussing the use of underground bunkers, drone warfare training, and operational challenges.

Feb 16 • 17:35 UTC

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