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Thousands gathered in Oslo for the state funeral of King Harald V, who abdicated the throne earlier this year. The ceremony featured military honors, royal family tributes, and widespread public mourning across Scandinavia.
A massive artificial intelligence computing facility set to open in late 2027 will significantly boost Finland's and the European Union's research capabilities and technological expertise.
A Finnish authority has mandated an end to the inappropriate treatment of intellectually disabled residents in a housing unit in Kajaani, following reports that care staff used pepper spray on them.
The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has established a working group to prepare for a special economic zone experiment in Eastern Finland, with support from regions like Imatra and Kajaani, pending the next government's decision.
New direct flights from Frankfurt will allow tourists to reach Saimaa in Finland on their first day of vacation, with the same airline also flying to Kajaani next winter.
Residents of Kajaani express their reactions, calling it 'absurd,' to the planned €620,000 custom-made water slide for the Kaukavesi water park, with its special structure contributing to the high cost.
New murals in Kajaani are drawing attention and forming an exceptional collection of street art. Street art festivals are not very common in Finland, making this a significant way for artists to reclaim public spaces.
Finnish quantum computing company IQM has secured a €33 million order to deliver a quantum computer to CSC in Kajaani, Finland. This significant order follows the company's listing on Wall Street and will contribute to the AI factory in Kajaani.
A man died in Kajaani despite resuscitation efforts, according to police reports.
Police are seeking information after vandals drove a moped inside the Soidinsuo school in Kajaani, Finland, breaking sinks and windows. The incident occurred overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday at the school, which is slated for demolition.
The city of Kajaani is expected to incur costs of at least a quarter-million euros due to the bankruptcy of the real estate company Kajaanin Katajatalo, associated with Aku Hirviniemi and Janne Kataja.
The selection process for Kajaani's new city manager is moving forward, with three applicants proceeding to suitability assessments, and the new manager is expected to be chosen on June 24.
Finland has inaugurated the Roihu supercomputer in Kajaani, which triples the country's computing power and allows for the use of sensitive data.
Police are investigating employees of a residential unit for people with developmental disabilities in Kajaani, Finland, who are suspected of crimes that have allegedly continued for over a year.
Police are investigating suspected inappropriate staff behavior at a residential unit for people with intellectual disabilities in Kajaani, Finland, after the welfare region contacted authorities.
The Kajaani City Theatre's search for a new director has concluded with 23 applicants, after the application period was extended to attract more candidates with leadership experience, theatre knowledge, and artistic passion.
The city of Kajaani has rejected a bid of 640 euros for Urho Kekkonen's childhood home, deeming the offer too low. The city board's proposal is to reject the current bid and put the property back up for auction.
Police in Kajaani, Finland, have completed a preliminary investigation into aggravated human trafficking, which is now being transferred for consideration of charges. The case began after police encountered a person who could not recall recent months.
Finnish authorities are investigating multiple reports of unidentified drones violating the country's airspace, including two suspected drones that crashed in Kouvola, which Prime Minister Petteri Orpo believes to be Ukrainian, alongside similar incidents reported in neighboring Estonia, Lithuania, and Latvia. Finland is now investigating drones that crashed in its airspace on Sunday.
38 individuals have applied for the City Manager position in Kajaani, Finland, which is set to be filled from the beginning of September or by agreement.
Technology giant Google has started preparatory work, including tree felling, on land reserved for its data centers in Kajaani and Muhos, Finland, though final investment decisions have not yet been made.
A memo commissioned by the Finnish Prime Minister proposes targeted measures and significant tax breaks for businesses in special economic zones in Imatra and Kajaani.
The charges against the accused vary. Some are accused of assaults, some of dereliction of duty, and one of coercion.
A police patrol in Kajaani was subjected to violence when arresting a suspect on Sunday afternoon, with the man hitting and kicking officers and now being suspected of four crimes.
Nurses in Kajaani, Finland, are reported to have used pepper spray on intellectually disabled individuals, a practice experts deem highly unusual and reprehensible. The Kainuu welfare region justifies the use for occupational safety.
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Criminal suspicions emerged in the spring regarding the alleged mistreatment of three intellectually disabled individuals at a housing unit in Kajaani, Finland, with the prosecutor now providing new information on the case.
Restaurant critic Jouni K. Kemppainen recommends Pekka Heikkinen's bakery in Kajaani as his favorite stop, praising it for having the city's best breakfast and the country's best rye bread.
Police have completed their preliminary investigation into a case in a Kajaani residential unit, where staff are suspected of mistreating disabled residents. The case will now proceed to the prosecutor.
A Filipino welder who found his dream life in Kajaani, Finland, and brought his family there, now faces an uncertain future after receiving bad news from his employer.
The igniter of a practice hand grenade exploded at a Kainuu Brigade depot in Kajaani, Finland, exposing 23 conscripts to noise during equipment inspection.
Police in Kajaani have provided new information regarding the alleged mistreatment of intellectually disabled individuals, with three residents of a housing unit now suspected as victims.
Finland's northernmost outdoor swimming pool in Kajaani operates with technology from 54 years ago, posing a risk factor and raising concerns about its potential closure amidst local budget cuts, despite its importance to villagers.
A small roe deer caused a stir in Kajaani, Finland, by repeatedly attempting to enter shops and terraces before eventually leaving the area.
The extended application period for the mayor position in Kajaani has concluded, attracting 20 new applicants and bringing the total number of candidates to 56.
Finnish police have launched a preliminary investigation into incidents at a housing unit in Kajaani, covering allegations of assault, breach of official duty, and defamation.
A special economic zone in Eastern Finland is receiving praise for its progress in Imatra and Kajaani, though its exact timeline and concrete details remain unclear.
Police are seeking information after a young man on a bicycle stabbed an unknown pedestrian from behind in a park next to Kajaanintie in Oulu, Finland, around 8:00 PM.
Ramona Grönstrand created a photo exhibition in Kajaani, where Roma individuals shared their daily lives and work, aiming to present them as individuals rather than stereotypes.
One person died in a serious head-on collision involving a passenger car and a full trailer truck on Kajaanintie in Pyhäntä, Finland.
The city of Kajaani, Finland, has decided to extend the application period for its city manager position after 38 applicants and seven interviews did not yield a suitable candidate, prompting the need for more applicants.
The script from a music class in Kajaani became such a big and communal story that the students cried after reading the finished script.
An auction for Urho Kekkonen's childhood home in Kajaani, Finland, was won with a bid of 640 euros by the username U.K.K. The Kajaani city board will decide whether to accept the offer.
Helsinki and Vantaa's contentious tram procurement led to layoffs at Škoda in Kajaani, according to the company. At the same time, Helsinki is wondering about an additional bill from the winner of the tender.
New information has surfaced regarding the Rajamiehentie residential unit in Kajaani, Finland, where disabled residents were allegedly harassed, belittled, and threatened, with criminal suspicions now under consideration.
New information has emerged regarding alleged crimes against developmentally disabled individuals in a residential unit in Kajaani, Finland, leading to two dismissals and six warnings, with the licensing and supervisory agency deeming the situation serious.
Finnish police are requesting observations from the Soidinsuo area of Kajaani following an alleged attempted rape on a jogging path in broad daylight on a Saturday afternoon.
A subsidiary of Chinese company Jinshi Yifu is recruiting for data centers in Kajaani and Helsinki, prompting the Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo) to warn about data center operators' connections to authoritarian states.
Suomen Tivoli (Finnish Tivoli) has been forced to cancel its visit to Kajaani and faces an uncertain future for next spring. The amusement park has been experiencing financial difficulties since the COVID-19 pandemic.
A billion-euro data center investment in Finland is embroiled in a dispute between XTX Markets and Dell over an increase in server prices, with the case related to Kajaani soon heading to court.
Mikko Roiha has been named the new artistic director of the Kajaani Poetry Week, praising his predecessor Kati Outinen and expressing his ambition to internationalize the festival.
Alko, Finland's state-owned alcohol retailer, will begin opening its stores on Sundays in Rovaniemi, Oulu, and Kajaani, with Levi to follow in the autumn, following changes to alcohol laws.
Keijo Nevaranta from Kajaani, Finland, is under police investigation for an environmental offense after continuing to feed ducks despite a long-standing ban, with the case now under prosecutorial consideration.
Oulu police have released new information regarding suspected criminal offenses involving the mistreatment of disabled individuals at the Rajamäentie residential unit in Kajaani.
Škoda Transtech has begun change negotiations that could lead to the reduction of up to 200 positions in Kajaani, Finland, following the loss of a tram order in Helsinki.
A public day at Kajaani airport, part of ongoing NATO combat exercises led by the Kainuu Brigade, attracted significant public interest, with long queues to see Chinook helicopters.
An electrical track fault is causing delays in train traffic between Kajaani and Kuopio, Finland, with repairs expected to be completed within the day.
A peer support student program, traditionally found in upper secondary schools, has been expanded to elementary schools in Kajaani, Finland. The first elementary school peer support students began in the autumn, with initial results described as promising.
A new comedy focusing on a single afternoon in 1905 in the life of young Finnish national poet Eino Leino is set to premiere at the Kajaani Theatre.
A proposal suggests centralizing breast cancer surgeries for Central Ostrobothnia patients in Kajaani, potentially at Oulu University Hospital. However, the regional board chairman denies that such preparations are underway.
The Kajaani Poetry Week festival in Finland is celebrating its 50th anniversary, featuring traditional events and new initiatives. Actress Kati Outinen is stepping down as artistic director.
The University of Eastern Finland aims to create a giant higher education institution by acquiring majority stakes in three universities of applied sciences: Kajaani, Savonia, and Karelia.
A young woman killed a man with a kitchen knife in Kajaani and has been ordered for a mental health evaluation. The Kainuu District Court considered the act abnormal given her personal history and young age, as the 21-year-old has no prior criminal record.
The historically valuable building located in Kajaani is protected, and its condition is satisfactory.