39-Year-Old Anneli Is in Prison for the Eighth Time and No Longer Wants Out ↗
Front page leadA women's prison is being closed, leading many inmates to lose a place where they learned to live without substances, fear, and constant restlessness.
Finland
Helsingin Sanomat
The front page of Helsingin Sanomat features a mix of domestic Finnish news and international events. Top domestic stories include a report on a 39-year-old woman in prison, a discussion about funding cuts affecting scientific research at the University of Helsinki, and the planned demolition and…
Top stories
Freedom of Science|Helsinki University Rector on Funding Cuts: 'There Is No… ↗
Social Affairs and Health Minister Wille Rydman halved his ministry's funding for social work research. The Rector of the University of Helsinki is concerned about the freedom of science.
Kaivopuisto|City Granted Permission: Café Ursula to Be Demolished and Rebuilt ↗
The café will close its doors on August 26th, and the current building will be demolished. The new one is expected to be completed within the next year.
Grönholms Bought Deserted Houses with Intent to Purchase and Finally Paid… ↗
A house in the countryside is appealing as properties in a depopulating Finland are sold for the price of a used car. The Grönholms' deserted house purchase unexpectedly led to a return to the countryside.
Jyväskylä WRC Rally Concludes Today ↗
Before Sunday's final two special stages, Sami Pajari is leading the competition.
Three Dead in Moscow City Center Explosion ↗
The explosion occurred near a fine dining restaurant in the center of Moscow. The incident is being investigated as a bombing.
EU Justice and Home Affairs Council Convenes Due to Ceuta Situation ↗
Prime Minister Orpo, along with 22 other EU leaders, is demanding the protection of the Union's external borders.
Weekend Festival|We Measured Noise Levels at the Home of Kristiina Heimonen… ↗
Espoo resident Kristiina Heimonen is staying at a hotel with her partner and cat for the duration of the festival. She believes Vermo is an unsuitable location for a festival.
HS Weekend|When Middle-Aged People Cross the Festival Gates, 'Grandmotherhood… ↗
A look at how older attendees experience music festivals.
HS in Jyväskylä|Many Want to Go to Jesse Sormunen's Sauna - A View of the WRC… ↗
There is a special rally grandstand along the Harju special stage.
HS Following|Rally|SS19: Sami Pajari's Lead Over 45 Seconds, Chance to Make… ↗
Live coverage of the rally stages and results.
Essay | Kati Lehtonen: The Spirit of Sports Smells of Money ↗
A critical look at the commercialization of sports.
Editorial | Helsingin Sanomat: Illegal Traps Must Be Removed from Saimaa ↗
An appeal to remove illegal fishing gear from Lake Saimaa to protect wildlife.
Column | Kaja Kunnas: It Is Difficult to Gauge How Seriously to Take Warnings… ↗
A reflection on the current geopolitical climate and perceptions of threat from Russia.
Wedding|A Wedding Held at a Top Helsinki Hotel, to Which an American Couple… ↗
Finland is of interest as a wedding destination. We visited a wedding organized by Americans at the Hotel Waldorf Astoria, where it was evident what is desired from Helsinki.
We Received an Invitation to Virpi Suutari's Family Cabin, Around Which Time… ↗
Summers at the family farm made a lasting impression on Virpi Suutari. Her daughter Aino Suosalo is only now getting to know the place as time bombs are ticking in the forests.
Car Quiz|A Time Travel to the World of Old Cars: 20 Tricky Questions ↗
If you get at least half right, you can pat yourself on the back.
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