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The front page of Helsingin Sanomat features domestic news about a plastic surgery clinic facing scrutiny for sterilization practices, and a story about the use of AI in Finnish municipalities. International news includes a report on Russia's parliamentary elections and a discovery of a new wild…
Finland's regulatory agency found serious patient safety issues at Plastic Surgery Center, including allegations of manually cleaning and dishwashing disposable fat suction instruments. This follows the death of social media influencer Olivia Orantes.
Russia is holding parliamentary elections this weekend, but opposition is suppressed and campaigning holds little interest even for candidates. HS reporters attended an election event for Russian soldiers, but found no attendees.
The municipality of Humppila is already experiencing how AI is changing Finland and the world of work. The municipal mayor believes that leaders should openly discuss what is truly coming.
Migrants attempting to enter the Schengen area illegally from Belarus are now using Finland as a route. Estonian journalists have investigated how drivers are recruited to transport people in car trunks to Helsinki.
A cat found by a man on the side of the road turned out not to be a domestic animal, but a new species. This is the first time in over a hundred years that a new species of wild cat has been identified and officially named.
Statistics Finland released data on how bank deposits are distributed among Finns for the first time. HS has developed two calculators to show how you are doing financially compared to others your age.
Columnist Saska Saarikoski recounts an encounter with a politician, initially labeled as a 'fascist', who presented himself as a reasonable individual.
The editorial discusses the accelerating power dynamics in the global race for artificial intelligence dominance.
Singer Zara Larsson has strongly advocated for human rights since her youth. The White House reportedly celebrated deportations while playing her music, prompting a critical response from the artist.
A citizens' initiative demanding regulation for data centers has gathered 50,000 signatures. This comes about a week after Google announced a significant investment in Finland.
