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The front page of Helsingin Sanomat features a mix of domestic and international news, with a strong focus on Finnish politics, crime, and social issues. There is also coverage of international conflicts and events. An advertisement for Bauhaus is prominently displayed.
Social Security Minister Sanni Grahn-Laasonen has made historically large cuts to social security and now explains how the National Coalition Party would continue savings.
A two-year-old child died on Wednesday. Police are not disclosing details of the case, but no crime is suspected.
The National Coalition Party aims for rapid savings, which will likely affect current pensioners.
Russia also struck a bridge across the Dnipro River on Thursday.
The 19th-century Miller manor building caught fire on Thursday.
Former ice hockey player Miika Elomo died in February 2025 in France.
A 37-year-old taxi driver picked up drunk teenage girls and demanded sexual favors for payment.
Vladimir Putin gave a speech of over three hours at the international Valdai forum. The event, traditionally held in Sochi, was moved to Moscow this year.
A detailed account of events in an execution chamber where things did not go as planned.
A singer in Iran has been sentenced to 74 lashes for performing without wearing a hijab.
A news report podcast discusses recent intrusions into the homes of members of parliament.
An investigative piece where a reporter experienced a night out with unknown individuals, encountering drug use and stories from social services.
A short documentary film capturing experiences from a night spent with unknown people.
A column discussing how a lack of trust among young people could negatively impact the welfare state.
A column offering a critical perspective on the perceived self-righteousness of the "red-green petty bourgeoisie."
An editorial arguing that Finland desires greater benefits from the European Union while contributing less.
A recipe for an autumnal soup that is inexpensive, easy to prepare, and lasts for several days.
A short piece or survey about the eating habits of Finns concerning pizza crusts.
A Finnish photographer, previously recognized, has a photo of a white-tailed eagle taken on the coast of Kustavi selected as a finalist among over 10,000 entries.
