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Dalbingar fegnast um opening of Dals tunnel but warn of travel impact
General traffic will begin using the Dals tunnel on Saturday morning, marking the end of a years-long construction project that cost approximately 180 million Faroese krona. Local residents in Dali welcomed the opening, calling it a historic day, but cautioned that the expected surge in through-traffic could disrupt village life. The 2.2-kilometre tunnel, 8
Kouvola armed robberies suspects remanded in custody
Two men have been remanded in custody by Kymenlaakso District Court after being charged in connection with two armed robberies in Kouvola, police in south-eastern Finland said on Friday. The suspects, both local residents, are accused of robbing two young adults at gunpoint in the Sarkola district near the railway station and city centre on […] The post Kouv
Skyderi reported in Aalborg
Police in Aalborg are responding to an active shooting incident at an address in Nørresundby, a suburb north of the city. Officers have urged civilians in the vicinity of Virkelyst 12 to evacuate the area immediately. DR Nyheder is monitoring the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available. The post Skyderi reported in Aalborg ap
Finnish prime minister faces questions from ombudsman over Helsinki Garden project state aid
The Finnish Office of the Chancellor of Justice has requested written responses from Prime Minister Petteri Orpo by the end of August regarding the state aid for the Helsinki Garden project. The ombudsman’s office posed 18 specific questions to Orpo, including details about initial contacts with the project, communications with representatives of Projekti GH
Asuntokaupassa signs of cautious rebound
Signs of a cautious rebound are emerging in Finland’s housing market, with average sales times shortening across all property types in June, according to the Finnish Real Estate Federation. “I have been expecting this turnaround for a long time,” said Tuomas Viljamaa, managing director of the federation. “While it may partly reflect seasonal variation, I […]
Finnish marja-ala cannot be filled by local workers, researcher says
Finland’s reliance on foreign seasonal workers for berry picking cannot be easily replaced by domestic labour, a labour market researcher has said. Minister of Finance Riikka Purra (Finns Party) questioned on Wednesday why unemployed young people in Finland do not take up berry picking, given the country’s high youth unemployment. Anu Järvensivu, research ma
Faroese statistics office begins survey on homelessness
Faroese authorities have launched an initial survey to assess the scale of homelessness in the islands, though officials caution that the data will remain incomplete. The survey, conducted by Hagstovan—the Faroese statistics office—aims to gather information on individuals who are temporarily housed in shelters, hospitals, or other provisional accommodations
Bright meteor streaks across northern Finland skies
A bright meteor illuminated skies across Finland early Thursday into Friday, with sightings reported from multiple regions before the fireball extinguished over North Ostrobothnia. The phenomenon was observed shortly after midnight by amateur astronomers and stargazers nationwide, according to Santeri Manninen, caretaker at the Kaivopuisto Observatory and me
Vantaa arena project chief says information about proposal did not circulate between ministries
Vantaa’s Kivistö Arena 3.3 project leader Pepe Perkiö says information about the proposed venue did not reach all relevant ministries despite repeated contacts with the Ministry of Education and Culture. Perkiö stated that while the Ministry of Education and Culture has been aware of the Kivistö project since 2019, details did not appear to have […] The post
Fuel tax exemption to end as VAT returns to petrol and diesel
Aksel V. Johannesen, Faroese Minister of Finance, confirmed on Friday that the temporary exemption from value-added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel will not be extended beyond its current expiry date of 31 July 2026. Johannesen stated that the government does not intend to prolong the VAT-free period on fuels, which was introduced as a […] The post Fuel tax e
Cooler weather on the way after heatwave
Sweden’s recent warm summer spell appears to be over, at least for now, as cooler temperatures and heavy rain are forecast for the weekend, according to SVT. The Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) has issued a yellow rain warning for parts of western Sweden. SVT meteorologist Marcus Sjöstedt will answer questions about the weather […] T
Serious traffic accident on road 66 near Virrat
A serious traffic accident has occurred on Liedenpohja road (road 66) near Virrat in Pirkanmaa, Yle reports. The road is completely closed at the accident site, located 10–20 km from Virrat town centre. Rescue operations are currently underway, according to the Pirkanmaa rescue services, who received the emergency call shortly after 11:00 on Friday. The post
Father charged with negligent homicide after infant death in Bergen
A man in his 40s from Eastern Europe has been charged with negligent homicide after his weeks-old infant was found dead in Bergen on Thursday morning, Dagbladet reports. Emergency services responded to the address at 06:20 and attempted resuscitation, but the child was declared dead shortly after. The father, who was present at the home, […] The post Father
Finnish police take bullying allegations seriously
Southwest Finland Police have referred allegations of workplace bullying to an external review, the force confirmed in a statement to Yle. Ella Varis, a former senior constable with the department, has publicly accused colleagues of serious misconduct. Police Chief Risto Lammi stated that harassment, inappropriate treatment, or bullying are never acceptable
Faroese fisheries chief doubts MSC will accept ethics as justification
The director of Faroe Islands Sustainable Fisheries, Durita í Grótinum, said she does not expect the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) or the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES) to accept ethical and moral arguments as sufficient grounds to oppose the government’s fishing quota plan. Her comments follow Fisheries Minister Bárður á Stei
Eighteen Ferraris parade through Rovaniemi traffic
A convoy of 18 Ferraris from the Roman Ferrari Club Passione Rossa drove from Helsinki to Rovaniemi on Thursday, arriving in the city’s Pajakylä district to meet Santa Claus, Yle reports. The 12-hour journey included three stops. Leading the group was Italian drift driver Fabio Barone, the club’s president, who holds seven Guinness speed records. […] The pos
Swan family guided off motorway by police
Police on the Danish island of Funen helped a family of swans—two adults and two cygnets—off the Funen Motorway early Friday morning, according to a post by Funen Police. The swans were spotted near exit 55 Odense S around 6:30 am, prompting a response from an incident commander and a patrol car. Officers safely escorted […] The post Swan family guided off m
Leppävirta spa to add Moomin-themed space
The Vesileppis spa in Leppävirta will introduce a themed area as part of a major renovation, with the municipality confirming a Moomin theme is planned. The spa’s managing director, Esa Salmiheimo, declined to confirm details but said the new themed space would be a significant change for visitors. The theme will be officially announced in […] The post Leppä
Scouts build city for 30,000 in weeks
Organizers have constructed a temporary city for 30,000 scouts in just a few weeks ahead of Spejdernes Lejr, the largest scout camp in the Nordic region, Danish broadcaster DR reports. The event, held every four years, begins Saturday and will host 30,000 scouts and 60,000 guests. The post Scouts build city for 30,000 in weeks appeared first on Daily Norther
Taxi driver in fatal Helsinki crash had prior drink-driving suspicion
A taxi driver suspected of killing two pedestrians in a hit-and-run on Helsinki’s Itäväylä in late June 2026 was previously suspected of drink-driving in June 2024, reports Ilta-Sanomat. In the 2024 case, police received a report that the driver had been drinking beer while driving and that his driving was erratic. Officers administered two breath […] The po