Orpo meeting with imam prompts backlash over national identity
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Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's meeting with an imam has ignited public outrage, with a columnist asserting that Finland belongs to Finns. This development comes as the National Coalition Party, which Orpo leads, is reportedly preparing to implement stricter immigration policies, potentially excluding asylum seekers from obtaining residency.
Economically, telecommunications giant Telia has initiated restructuring talks that could lead to over 350 job losses in Finland. The country is also grappling with the impact of high diesel prices, which have forced bus services to halt routes and prompted the industry to appeal to the state for financial assistance.
Other notable domestic stories include Pirha receiving loan powers amounting to 170 million euros for Tampere city, and a sudden end to summer with temperatures dropping to -13 degrees Celsius and snowball conditions. Former Prime Minister Sanna Marin has also made headlines with statements in an Italian newspaper, suggesting she would return to politics if Russia plans an attack on Europe and advocating for Russian fighter jets violating Finnish airspace to be shot down.