Category: Greater Helsinki
GREATER HELSINKI
A Three‑Day Coffee Wonderland Is Brewing in Helsinki
A three-day flavor festival is set to take place at the Helsinki Cable Factory.
April Jazz: Eleven Days. Two Cities. One Big Jazz Vibe.
For 11 days, nearly 200 artists from 17 countries fill Espoo and Helsinki with jazz energy. These highlights set the mood for the festival’s 40th year.
How to Reduce Exposure to Elevated Levels of Street Dust in Helsinki: Map and Tips
HSY reports elevated street dust levels and poor air quality, especially in areas with heavy traffic.
BMW Bursts Into Flames in Central Helsinki on Friday Traffic Hour
A BMW ignited on a bustling street in Helsinki Friday afternoon, releasing a thick plume of smoke that enveloped the city and temporarily disrupting traffic.
Fatal Fire at Kontula Shopping Center in East Helsinki Causes Extensive Damage
A deadly fire erupted early Monday at the Kontula shopping center in East Helsinki, claiming the life of a man who worked at the site.
16-Year-Old Detained in Helsinki After Knife Attack Injures 17-Year-Old at Arabianranta Tram Stop
On Monday in Helsinki’s Arabianranta, police found a 17-year-old stabbed at the Hermannin rantatie tram stop; a 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with charges subject to change as the investigation continues.
JEF Likely to Disrupt Traffic in Helsinki on Thursday
President Alexander Stubb will host the JEF Leaders’ Summit in Helsinki on Thursday, prompting the police to enforce traffic controls, temporary city center closures and restricted airspace for security.
Lower Secondary School Stabbing Incident on Monday Leads to Arrest; Crisis Support Activated
Two lower secondary school boys were involved in a stabbing incident at Maatulli Comprehensive School in Helsinki, where an eighth-grade student stabbed another inside the school. Police quickly arrested the suspect and confirmed the safety of everyone on site, while crisis support is being offered as investigations continue.
Helsinki Regional Transport Authority HSL Announces Potential Layoffs
The potential layoffs affect dozens of people, and the goal is to ‘enhance internal efficiency.’
Women’s Day March in Helsinki Draws 20,000; VIDEO
The Women’s Day march in central Helsinki drew an estimated 20,000 participants, both women and men, united in a call to promote gender equality.
Suspected Homicide in Espoo: Police Respond to a Violent Incident, Suspect Apprehended
While responding to a violent incident at a private residence in Rastaspuisto, Espoo, on the night between Friday and Saturday, the police found a victim dead.
Akhuwat Finland Celebrates Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with Vibrant Community Event in Espoo
Akhuwat Finland celebrated Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day in Espoo, uniting community members, families and Finnish leaders for an evening of cultural harmony, interfaith dialogue and unity.
Footbridge Structure Collapses in Espoo; 24 to Hospital, Most Underaged
A footbridge structure failed in Tapiola, Espoo on Thursday morning injuring 27 people.
The Railway Strike Has Ended; Traffic to Return to Normal on Friday; A List of First Trains that Begin Operating
The strike began on Monday and stopped all train traffic in Finland. View a list of the first trains that will begin operating on Friday.
All Trains Stop on Monday Because of a Strike; Here’s a List of Bus Connections to Helsinki
The strike of Railway Union Finland (RAU) will halt train traffic from Monday until further notice.
Bus Servises Return Back to Normal on Monday After the Strike
The bus strike has ended, and bus services will return to normal on Monday.
Metro to Start Running to Kivenlahti in December; West Metro Extended with Five New Stations
The new section of the line is seven kilometers long, with five new stations.
Libraries in Capital Region to Start Charging a Fee for Forgotten Reservations
The aim of the fee is to get the reserved material more quickly to the customers of the libraries.
Free Parking Will End at City-Owned Areas in Espoo
These parking areas are located near the city’s service clusters and public transport hubs.
1,050 New City Bikes Arrive on the Streets of Helsinki; 3,872 Bikes Available in Capital Region at the Beginning of Season
City bikes have arrived back on the streets in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
Fire Kills Five in Vantaa Apartment Building, Baby Survives; Man in His 70s Arrested
An elderly man is suspected of intentionally starting a fire in his apartment. The fire spread throughout the building and claimed the lives of five people on Tuesday morning in Vantaa. A baby survived.
The Suspected School Shooter in Vantaa Planned His Attack, According to the Police; One Victim Killed, Two Girls Fight for Life
The events leading up to Tuesday’s school shooting in Viertola have begun to unfold. Here’s what we know so far.
Vantaa School Shooting Claims One 12-Year-Old Victim and Leaves Two Seriously Injured
The shooting at Viertola school in Vantaa left a 12-year-old dead and two students of the same age seriously injured. The incident sent shockwaves through the nation on Tuesday.