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Helsingin Sanomat's front page features stories on Finland's surprisingly strong economic growth, a personal story of resilience after loss, a local school incident, a unique business overcoming challenges, and international news including a crater found in Poland and a world overconsumption day…
Finland's economy grew by 0.9% in April-June compared to the previous quarter, driven by investments, exports, and consumption, surprising economists with its strength.
Laura Yrjänä found support from her football team after completing cancer treatment and then losing her husband, helping her family through difficult times.
Security at the Kytöpuisto school pavilion has been enhanced, leading to the relocation of a 2nd-grade class, with both recent fires being investigated as arson.
A Teboil station owner in Kaustinen is drawing crowds despite challenges in fuel supply, demonstrating resilience in a business that was expected to disappear.
Poland scrambled fighter jets amid Russian strikes on Ukraine after a crater and unidentified object fragments were discovered in a field.
The Earth's ecological overshoot day, when humanity's demand for natural resources exceeds the planet's ability to regenerate, falls on July 30th, while Finland's was earlier in April.
A reporter revisited their former summer job at a Viking Line buffet after two decades, observing what has changed and what remains the same behind the scenes of the popular dining experience.
Tiina and Otto Luukkonen, who bought an apartment on Sturenkatu in 1996, recount their experiences in the Helsinki housing market over the past 30 years.
Blues harmonica player Helge Tallqvist has been recognized with a European honor, becoming the first Finn to receive this award from the European Blues Union.
A column by Sara Harju suggests that art addressing gender minorities carries a crucial warning that deserves attention.
An editorial from Helsingin Sanomat comments on the increased activity and frequent comings and goings within the Finnish Parliament.
A guest column by Antti Asikainen, Jani Lehto, and Johanna Buchert argues that increased wood volumes in European forests contribute to the severity of forest fires.
Swedish police have confiscated a cargo ship that collided with a leisure boat, ending the search for a mother and daughter who were on board, while the father and son were rescued.
Riikka Purra comments on 'school shopping' in response to changing school districts in Eastern Helsinki, with Sdp's Heinäluoma expressing understanding for parents' choices.
This audio story explores cases in Finland where individuals were killed in homicides despite authorities being aware of threats against them.
An incident occurred during a lower league football match where the referee was kicked in the head.
