Author: Scandinavian News

Cliff Notes The Turku Court of Appeal upheld the sentence of a 52-year-old man, who was found guilty of sexually abusing children aged 12 to 14, resulting in a one year and four months’ imprisonment. The offender had extensive sexual conversations via Snapchat with the minors, making inappropriate comments and advances, which led to increased public awareness of child exploitation online. Following a prior conviction by the Pirkanmaa District Court, the appeal was processed without…

Cliff Notes The Helsinki District Court sentenced Russian Voislav Torden to life imprisonment for four war crimes, while dismissing one charge related to his alleged leadership role in the Risich group. The court found Torden guilty of participating in an armed attack in Luhansk and sharing derogatory images of fallen soldiers, but rejected charges pertaining to the ambush leading to the casualties of Ukrainian soldiers. This ruling marks Finland’s first prosecution for war crimes related…

Cliff Notes – The Ähtäri council should arrest trustees Seven council delegates in Ähtäri have called for an emergency meeting to discuss the urgent need to arrest trustees involved in controversial loans. An internal audit has revealed secret decisions related to the borrowing of funds for the zoo’s Isopandas, prompting a pre-trial investigation by the police. The extraordinary council meeting is scheduled for next Monday at 5 pm, convened to fulfil municipal law requirements, despite…

Cliff Notes The list details candidates for the Central Finland regional elections, presenting a broad range of professionals, including teachers, healthcare workers, and engineers, predominantly from Jyväskylä. The candidates represent various political parties, reflecting diverse backgrounds, educational qualifications, and areas of expertise, aiming for representation in the region’s governance. This voter guide highlights the increasing involvement of younger candidates and professionals in local politics, indicative of shifting demographics and priorities in political participation.

Cliff Notes A 29-year-old man was sentenced to two years in prison for sexual interference with three boys aged 9, 12, and 14 in Jyväskylä, with the incidents occurring multiple times over a month last summer. The District Court found the man guilty based on video evidence showing sexual abuse, while he denied all charges and claimed he only met the boys in public. In addition to imprisonment, the court ordered the man to pay…

Cliff Notes Rolf Nordmo has admitted to shooting Janne Puhaka, expressing shock and remorse for the impact on her relatives, as highlighted by his defence lawyer, Ville Luoto. Nordmo denies that the shooting was premeditated, claiming it was an inexplicable reaction to circumstances surrounding the end of a relationship. Prosecutor Annukka Juntunen affirmed the seriousness of all criminal cases, maintaining that publicity would not influence the prosecution’s approach. Nordmo regrets – “Unable to explain carefully”…

German Court Sentences Kotka Politician Riku Pirinen Kotka’s former politician, Riku Pirinen, was given a one-year conditional prison sentence after the Frankfurt am Main District Court found him guilty of possessing child pornography. The sentencing followed a police investigation initiated when a dating partner reported Pirinen after he displayed disturbing videos on his phone. The explicit material included over 200 videos and nearly 50 images depicting severe sexual abuse of minors. Key Discoveries During Investigation…

As Finland grapples with significant changes to its healthcare system, residents find themselves increasingly uncertain about access to timely medical attention. Finland’s Healthcare Woes The country is spending more and more on Defense services but taking away essential medical for everyday people, especially in rural areas which are isolated at this time of year. With severe weather conditions in Helsinki today, visibility is low and temperatures hover around freezing which leaves more and more Fins…

Good Morning, Finland! Grab a cup of coffee as we have a quick rundown of what’s happening in the news today. Globally, the focus is on politics – mostly from the US, as Donald Trump delivered an address to Congress, has repeated claims about the US taking over Greenland and the ongoing spat between the US and Europe over Ukraine and Nato. The global markets are also slipping in the wake of Trump’s tariffs on…

Good Morning, Norway! It may be a wet and windy start to the morning, but grab a cup of coffee and let’s quickly break down what’s happening in Norway – and the world. Globally, the news is still very much focused on what’s happening across the pond, as the ongoing spat between the US and Europe deepens. Trump has pulled US military aid to Ukraine – and Europe is scrambling to fill the gap left…

Good Morning, Finland! Snow and rain are splashing down on Helsinki this morning, but it’s set to make way for some sunshine later in the day. Much of the global news is dominated by the latest from the United States of America as Donald Trump pauses US military support to Ukraine, and the US stock markets have tanked following the start of US tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Finnish media is reporting on the historic…

Good Morning! Much of Oslo is cloudy today, but the sun will be on the horizon for the capital later in the week. Much of today’s global news is dominated by American politics amid the US pausing military support to Ukraine amid a spat with Zelenskyy. The US stock markets have tanked following the US tariffs on Canada and Mexico. Trump’s ‘first buddy’ Elon Musk is making the news in Norway as he recently highlighted…

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