National Coalition Party support falls to 30-year low
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Finland's ruling National Coalition Party, led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, has plummeted to its lowest poll numbers in over three decades, sparking critical commentary from within and outside the party. The Centre Party and the Left Alliance are reportedly celebrating these new Yle poll results.
Meanwhile, hazardous driving conditions have emerged across the country due to freezing temperatures, resulting in mass road accidents and prompting serious warnings from police, particularly concerning vehicles without winter tires. Separately, the incomes of all Members of Parliament have been made public, revealing one MP earned over two million euros.
Other domestic news includes an increase in suspected hate crimes, a technical glitch affecting Danske Bank's identification app, and a significant discovery by Finnish researchers offering hope for preventing memory-related illnesses. Funeral costs in Tampere are also on the rise, and a well-known sauna heater company has filed for bankruptcy.