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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

HBL: Porn in Student Bathrooms

Pornographic content has been shown in a men's restroom at the Vaasa Swedish School of Economics for over a decade, but the student council has now decided to put an end to this practice.

Mar 19 • 23:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HBL: Porn in Student Facilities - The Student Union Does Not Comment

Reports have emerged that pornographic films have been shown in a student celebration space at Hanken School of Economics in Vaasa, raising concerns among students.

Mar 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Court of Appeal sentenced a Vaasa municipal election candidate for incitement against a population group

The Vaasa Court of Appeal has convicted Petteri Kalliola, a municipal election candidate from the National Coalition Party, of incitement against a population group.

Mar 18 • 13:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Situation at the Checkout Startled the Customer: "I've Heard Stories"

A customer in Vaasa was surprised when a cashier inspected their candy bag during a routine shopping trip.

Mar 13 • 18:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Animal-loving woman, 44, found dead in apartment - this is known about the 32-year-old boyfriend's dark homicide suspicion

A 44-year-old woman in Vaasa was found dead, and her 32-year-old boyfriend is suspected of her murder.

Mar 13 • 17:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The laundry boy grew up to be a respected painter - this is what Eero Nelimarkka's works look like in the exhibition

Eero Nelimarkka, a celebrated Finnish painter, overcame a humble upbringing to become one of Finland's favorite artists, with his works currently displayed at the Ateneum Art Museum.

Mar 13 • 06:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Man, 32, suspected of having killed his girlfriend – emergency services received stark report from the apartment

A 32-year-old man is suspected of killing his girlfriend in Vaasa, Finland, after emergency services found her unresponsive during a call reporting an unconscious person.

Mar 12 • 14:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

32-Year-Old Man Suspected of Murdering Woman in Vaasa

A 32-year-old man is under suspicion for the murder of a woman in Vaasa, with both individuals having been in a relationship.

Mar 12 • 14:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

A 32-Year-Old Man Suspected of Killing His Partner in Vaasa

A 32-year-old man has been charged with the suspected murder of his partner in Vaasa, Finland, after authorities found her unresponsive at their residence.

Mar 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Students Fear That Poor-Condition Student Housing Will Drive New Students Away from Vaasa

Students in Vaasa are concerned that deteriorating student housing will deter new enrollments in the city.

Mar 11 • 13:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor: The appeal process of the Kankaanpää terrorism case may set a precedent

The Vaasa Court of Appeal is currently reviewing the Kankaanpää terrorism case involving two men accused of terrorism-related offenses.

Mar 9 • 16:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Robert stopped by the side of the road to urinate, police fined him - 'Why should that be prohibited?'

A Finnish man was fined by police for urinating by the roadside during a walk, raising questions about the enforcement of public urination laws.

Mar 6 • 17:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Overflights across Finland - here’s the reason

The Finnish Air Force is celebrating its 108th anniversary with military flyovers in various cities such as Jyväskylä, Vaasa, and Rovaniemi.

Mar 6 • 08:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

I-P: Robert had a bathroom emergency during his morning run – it became a police matter

A Finnish man received a fine for public urination after a police officer caught him during a bathroom emergency while jogging.

Mar 6 • 05:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Blessing of Same-Sex Couples Still Divides the Finnish Congregation of Vaasa - The Bishop Would Like the Disputes to End

The Vaasa Finnish congregation has decided to allow the blessing of same-sex couples despite an appeal against this decision, which caused further division within the church community.

Mar 5 • 16:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In Vaasa, one wind turbine prevents the construction of 40 plots - Very rare, says the CEO of Finnish renewables

A single wind turbine in Vaasa is obstructing the development of 40 residential plots, in a rare case highlighted by the CEO of the Finnish Wind Power Association.

Mar 5 • 11:12 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

VIDEO | Kombe scores the first goal of the season in the Finnish top league

Estonian ice hockey player Kristjan Kombe scored his first goal of the season, leading Kuopio KalPa to a 6-1 victory over Vaasa Sport in the Finnish top league.

Mar 4 • 21:46 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

"The whole hotel shook from missile strikes" – A family of five from Vaasa is stuck in the Middle East

A family from Vaasa, Finland, is stranded in the Middle East due to missile attacks, having to alter their travel plans after the situation escalated following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.

Mar 3 • 16:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

District Court Released Kankaanpää Men from Terrorism Charges - Now the Case is Being Reviewed by the Court of Appeal

The Vaasa Court of Appeal has commenced proceedings related to the highly publicized terrorism suspicions from Kankaanpää after the District Court dismissed terrorism charges against the primary suspects in December 2024.

Mar 3 • 13:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Construction of new student apartments delayed in Vaasa again, due to a new appeal to the administrative court

The construction of over 200 new student apartments in Vaasa is delayed due to an appeal filed by a local heritage association against a building permit.

Mar 2 • 16:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Vaasa encourages residents to save water with an original three-minute song challenge

The city of Vaasa has launched a 'One Song Shower' challenge to encourage residents to conserve water and energy.

Feb 27 • 16:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is how Hjallis Harkimo reacted to his son's goal in the SM-liiga

Dan Harkimo scored on his debut in the SM-liiga, marking a successful start to his professional hockey career, which was celebrated by his father, Hjallis Harkimo, despite being in a city council meeting.

Feb 25 • 17:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Uncertainty, fear and anxiety - a secret letter from employees revealed a crisis in the Vaasa congregation

A secret letter from employees has unearthed a crisis within the Vaasa Finnish Congregation, highlighting issues of leadership and disagreement over LGBTQ-inclusive activities.

Feb 19 • 16:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Historic Decision from the Pohjalais Church

The Finnish congregation in Vaasa has permitted same-sex marriages and blessings of unions in their churches, a significant change following a previous rejection of such practices by church officials.

Feb 19 • 07:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

I-P: Two teenage girls set a trap for a teacher – this is what happened in court

A teacher in Vaasa was acquitted of charges of sexual exploitation of children after two local teenage girls initiated a series of online communications that turned sexually suggestive.

Feb 18 • 18:06 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

The Horrible Losing Streak of the SM-liiga's Bottom Team Continues

In the Finnish SM-liiga, Vasa Sport suffered their 11th consecutive loss, falling 0-4 to HPK, while other matches featured Ilves defeating Lukko 3-2.

Feb 17 • 19:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Three-car collision on highway 8 - five hospitalized

A three-car accident on highway 8 between Kokkola and Vaasa resulted in five individuals being taken to the hospital for evaluation.

Feb 16 • 15:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

TPS threw their captain into the stands – Jumbo team’s losing streak continues

TPS lost to Vaasan Sport in a Finnish ice hockey league match, extending their losing streak.

Feb 14 • 15:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Persistent Fire Erupts at Power Plant in Vaasa

A fire broke out at the Vaasa Power Plant's wood chip storage on Wednesday night, which was extinguished but rekindled the following day.

Feb 11 • 16:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Former CEO of Atria Juha Gröhn appointed as Professor of Working Life in Seinäjoki

Juha Gröhn, the former CEO of Atria, has been appointed as a Professor of Working Life at the University of Vaasa, focusing on enhancing the competitiveness and growth of the food supply chain.

Feb 10 • 14:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Bank employee embezzled over 300,000 euros from customers - CEO: Human factor enables this

A bank employee at Vaasa Cooperative Bank embezzled over 300,000 euros from five customers over an eleven-year period using various methods.

Feb 10 • 06:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Vicar of Vaasa Accuses Seta of Threats - Seta Denies Coercion, Despite 'Something Could Have Been Left Unsaid'

Teijo Peltola, the vicar of the Finnish parish in Vaasa, claims that he has been threatened and coerced by the LGBTQ+ advocacy group Seta while appealing a warning issued against him by church authorities.

Feb 9 • 16:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Attempted murder in Vaasa: a minor is suspected of attacking a man with a knife

A man in Vaasa was seriously injured after being attacked with a knife by a minor during a dispute.

Feb 9 • 13:04 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Police Suspect: Underage Boys Stabbed Man in Vaasa

Finnish police are investigating a stabbing incident in which two underage boys allegedly attacked a 40-year-old man in Vaasa, resulting in serious injuries.

Feb 9 • 12:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Suspicion: Two teenagers tried to kill an adult man in Vaasa - One of the boys is under 15 years old

Two minors are suspected of attempting to murder an adult male in Vaasa, Finland, after an altercation escalated into violence.

Feb 9 • 12:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Wärtsilä expands its production capacity in Vaasa – a 140 million investment to meet growing energy demand

Wärtsilä is investing 140 million euros to expand its production in Vaasa's Sustainable Technology Hub, increasing capacity by 35% to address the rapidly growing demands in energy and maritime markets.

Feb 4 • 07:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Embezzlement that lasted ten years was uncovered – Bank employee sentenced to prison

A 55-year-old woman was sentenced to prison for embezzling over ten years from customers of Vaasa Cooperative Bank by misappropriating funds into her own accounts.

Feb 4 • 06:38 UTC

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