Immigrants Now Make Up 15% of Helsinki’s Municipal Workforce
The City of Helsinki is increasingly relying on foreign-background professionals to maintain essential municipal services as Finland faces a rapidly aging native workforce.
Helsinki Police Uncover Massive Shadow Economy Fraud Ring
The criminal case involves more than twenty suspects and centers on aggravated tax fraud and accounting offenses. Investigators also suspect aggravated earnings-related pension fraud.
One Dead in Nighttime Fire at Helsinki’s Kontula Shopping Center
Police are currently investigating the cause of the fire and the official cause of death.
Spring Weather Arrives Early Across Finland With Rare March Warmth
A high-pressure system is bringing exceptionally warm air to Finland, driving temperatures up to 15 degrees Celsius and rapidly melting snow much earlier than usual.
Helsinki Central Station Set for Radical Green Makeover, New Designs Reveal
In a major shift toward sustainable urban living, the city plans to transform its busiest street into a sprawling, car-free pedestrian plaza by the early 2030s.
In Helsinki, Nepali Founders Are Building Their Own Mini Slush, and Rewriting Finland’s Startup Story
At the inaugural Bato Summit, more than 150 founders, investors, and dreamers gathered to prove that the next wave of Nordic innovation may have roots in the Himalayas.
End of an Era in Myllypuro as Helsinki’s Largest Food Bank Closes its Doors
After thirty years of feeding the vulnerable, the Myllypuro food bank is closing its doors because modern grocery stores and budget-conscious consumers have become too efficient at clearing out expiring food.
Helsinki Court Sentences Man for Aggravated Rape of 77-Year-Old Woman
A 77-year-old woman with dementia was assaulted in her home after offering help to an acquaintance.
