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The Finnish Security and Intelligence Service (Supo) has issued a warning that drone incidents could potentially diminish public support for Ukraine. The agency also noted that such events might lead to a questioning of trust in Finnish authorities.
Finnish authorities have issued instructions for drone threats, advising the public to stay away from windows and not to approach any potentially fallen drones.
Finnish authorities announced the seizure of 300 kilograms of drugs since December, as part of an operation focused on organized crime groups in Sweden that transport substances to Finland.
Finnish authorities are investigating a suspected violation of its airspace by an unidentified drone near the border with Russia's Leningrad Oblast. The drone sighting prompted an alert in Finland, with officials examining the incident.
Finnish authorities have issued warnings about the high risk of wildfires, implementing grilling restrictions due to dry conditions. Carelessness is cited as the most common cause, with some fires in Kanta-Häme suspected to be arson.
Finnish authorities in Sastamala are training to use shotguns as a last resort to counter small drones, exploring the effectiveness and legality of such measures.
Police in Päijät-Häme, Finland, are investigating reports of an unmanned aerial vehicle found in Iitti, with early findings linking the device to similar incidents across the country. The area was cordoned off following the discovery.
Finland's Air Force commander stated that the new F-35 fighter jets will significantly enhance the country's drone defense capabilities, as Finnish authorities have been acquiring technology for drone countermeasures.
Finnish authorities report a rise in suspicious activity related to gold trading in recent years, prompting increased interest from the National Bureau of Investigation.
Finnish authorities are requesting hikers and the public to provide information regarding avalanches, likely to enhance safety measures and understanding of snow conditions.
A reader's opinion piece argues that removing the names of Kela's benefit processors from decisions, citing occupational safety, erodes trust in Finnish authorities.
Finnish authorities advise drivers to switch from winter friction tires to summer tires as the season approaches, highlighting safety risks such as longer braking distances if winter tires are used in warmer conditions.
Finnish authorities are advising pedestrians to be cautious due to slippery road conditions affecting a large part of the country.
Finnish authorities are struggling with a growing number of weapons from deceased persons' estates, leading to overflowing police storages and concerns about weapons falling into the wrong hands. Many weapons have reportedly gone missing in recent years.
Finnish authorities issued a drone alert in the Uusimaa region near Helsinki, leading to the closure of Helsinki Airport, flight diversions, and the scrambling of fighter jets. While no drones were ultimately detected, the incident sparked debate over communication protocols and regional security concerns.
Finnish authorities have opened the country's longest bridge, which is uniquely designed to prohibit cars and motorcycles from crossing it.
Two drones discovered in eastern Finnish airspace on Sunday are highly likely to have originated from Ukraine, according to Finnish authorities.
Finnish authorities have ordered the immediate suspension of an aesthetic clinic in Espoo after inspectors found unlicensed medicines, improper storage, and failures in patient care standards.
Misleading flyers, purportedly from Finnish authorities, are circulating online, instructing residents on how to protect themselves from Ukrainian drone attacks, leading to mockery from internet users.
Finnish authorities are advising against the creation of nesting sites for the highly endangered sand martin in gravel piles, despite the birds having nested there for decades, sparking public debate.
Despite Finland's supposed strong defense capabilities, residents along its eastern border are preparing for potential drone threats after stray drones entered the country, while official Finnish authorities remain silent.
Finnish authorities have warned that additional unmanned aerial vehicles may have entered the country, building on previous reports of explosive drones straying into Finland as the reality of war spills over into the region.
Finnish authorities have confirmed that a drone recently discovered on ice in Finland was not of Finnish origin.
Finnish authorities are investigating multiple reports of unidentified drones violating the country's airspace, including two suspected drones that crashed in Kouvola, which Prime Minister Petteri Orpo believes to be Ukrainian, alongside similar incidents reported in neighboring Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. Finland is now investigating drones that crashed in its airspace on Sunday.
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) and the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) are warning the public about an increasing risk of pneumonia linked to legionella bacteria found in soil products.
Finnish authorities will begin sending official mail primarily through the national e-service portal Suomi.fi starting in April, encouraging citizens to adopt the digital service while paper mail remains an option.
Finnish authorities expelled a record 169 convicted foreign nationals last year, marking the highest number of such expulsions in a single year.
Finnish authorities conducted 20 inspections at berry picker bases, leading to extensive investigations into 15 companies due to significant deficiencies found in labor conditions.
Finnish authorities are recommending citizens download the Suomi.fi mobile application for secure electronic interaction with government services.
Young people climbed a radio mast in Tuusula, Finland, prompting authorities to appeal to parents to ensure their children's safety and prevent such dangerous activities.
A Russian man who fled mobilization and became an informant for the Finnish Border Guard is now facing deportation back to Russia, after a court did not believe he was an intelligence source.
Finnish authorities are advising residents to remove food sources from gardens and rubbish bins to prevent bears from being attracted to residential areas.
Finnish authorities are encouraging unemployed individuals to consider job opportunities that require commute times of up to 90 minutes, deeming such travel reasonable.
Finnish authorities are investigating a rare 'frozen position' that allowed a former ambassador to retain their civil servant post while working in the private sector, a practice most ministries are reluctant to allow.
Finnish authorities reported smooth Easter return traffic, with drivers attributing the ease to early departures, breaks, and calm driving. Traffic was expected to continue until 7 PM.
The burning of trash in Finland prompted authorities to search for a possible drone, reminding the public that significant open fires must be reported to the rescue department.
Finnish authorities reportedly believe that a drone discovered in Parikkala originated from Ukraine and was equipped with a warhead.
Finnish authorities advise drivers to exercise caution when changing to summer tires, reminding them of their responsibility to use appropriate tires given varying weather conditions.
Finnish authorities are taking action to correct the issue of 'ghost job postings' on the national Työmarkkinatori platform, after an investigation by Yle MOT revealed that the number of actual open positions was lower than claimed.
The Finnish National Bureau of Investigation (KRP) announced that it will no longer seek to extradite gang leader Ismail Abdo, known as 'Mansikka', to Finland for prosecution, stating his case will be handled in Turkey.
An analysis reveals that wealthy tourists are using cocaine in the Finnish ski resort of Levi, raising questions about the difficulty authorities face in inspecting affluent individuals for drug offenses.