Capital city politics, business, culture, and local events from Helsinki
Helsinki's city administration has sued its own political board in an unprecedented clash over power. The fight over a forested daycare site asks who really runs the capital: civil servants or elected officials? The court's decision will set a major precedent for Finnish local government.
A shouting incident at Helsinki's Ateneum museum has ignited a discussion on youth experiences in Finnish cultural institutions. While teen visitors report generally good treatment, they also feel subject to negative stereotypes. Can museums balance preservation with genuine engagement for the next generation?
A Helsinki man was shot by an acquaintance after being asked to talk privately in a forest. The shooter, high on cocaine, claimed he meant only to scare his victim, leading to a complex court case about intent and intoxication.
A Helsinki court ruled Sörkka Prison unlawfully dismissed a fitness instructor. The prison's allegations, from a pilates group to unauthorized visitors, largely crumbled under judicial scrutiny due to unclear internal rules.
A frozen soda vending machine at a Helsinki train station has ignited a public debate about infrastructure resilience during Finland's extreme cold. The operator explains the technical failure and reveals a curious vulnerability with energy drink bottles. This small incident highlights the broader challenges of maintaining services in a harsh climate.
A strong high-pressure system has locked clear, frigid air over southern Finland, breaking local winter cold records from Helsinki-Vantaa to Kotka. Meteorologists state the pattern is set to continue, bringing more sunny days and severe overnight frosts. Discover which areas saw the lowest temperatures and what the persistent cold means for residents.
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo addresses his future as Kokoomus chairman after ten years, in a live speech from Helsinki. His decision impacts Finland's coalition government and EU policy directions. Watch for reactions and implications for the summer party congress.
A Helsinki classroom reveals Finnish parents know only half of their children's smartphone activities. As sixth graders unanimously report using Snapchat, WhatsApp, and YouTube, the gap between youth digital reality and parental oversight becomes clear, echoing trends first noted years ago.