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The front page of Helsingin Sanomat features a mix of domestic and international news. Top stories include an interview with a former Finnish diplomat about Polish politics, a report on wildfires in Europe, and news about Finnish defense force restrictions in the Gulf of Finland. Other articles…
A former Finnish ambassador to Poland, Päivi Laine, discusses how history strongly influences Polish politics, an aspect that Finns find difficult to understand.
Wildfires are feared to worsen as strong heatwaves are predicted to return to France, Spain, and other parts of Europe.
Temporary restrictions on aviation and maritime traffic in the eastern Gulf of Finland have been put in place, possibly due to drones.
According to Statistics Finland, there are no signs of a pickup in the housing market.
Reuters reports that the Pentagon is delaying the use of aid for Ukraine.
The same individuals repeatedly end up in police custody. Camilla Sarkameri was released with directions to the train station.
The lack of owner-occupiers in eastern suburbs is leading to changes in children's school commutes.
Lieksa will employ all unemployed individuals under 29 for two months, a measure an expert deems good for addressing the difficulty of finding a first job.
Tiina and Otto Luukkonen shared their apartment purchase story with HS 30 years ago, marking the beginning of a journey in the Helsinki housing market.
New electric Mercedes-Benz cars are becoming more visible in the Helsinki area.
Multiple economic indicators suggest that the period of economic hardship is nearing its end.
Jaakko Muilu's column suggests that human behavior contributes to climate warming.
Helsingin Sanomat's editorial praises the recognition of Alvar Aalto's architectural works on the UNESCO World Heritage list.
Kati Kallio's guest column argues that Finland has a responsibility to ensure the continued existence of the Karelian language.
