Mia Laiho, chair of the Western Uusimaa regional board, has demanded an explanation for a massive €290,000 communication consulting contract, threatening to overturn it due to a procurement error.
Several weather warnings are in effect for Southern and Central Finland on Sunday, with thunderstorms anticipated to strike the Uusimaa region around midday.
The Uusimaa region in Finland is increasing family placements for children in child protection services, a move expected to generate millions in savings and mark a significant shift in care practices.
A drone threat in Finland's Uusimaa region has raised concerns, with a defense committee member reportedly struggling to get information and employers stating workers absent due to the threat will not be paid.
Finnish authorities issued a drone alert in the Uusimaa region near Helsinki, leading to the closure of Helsinki Airport, flight diversions, and the scrambling of fighter jets. While no drones were ultimately detected, the incident sparked debate over communication protocols and regional security concerns.
The Uusimaa region in Finland is facing a significant baby boom, leading to a shortage of midwives and busy maternity wards, as observed during a shift at Espoo Hospital.
Large moped gatherings, known as "mopomiitit," have become a significant issue in the Uusimaa region of Finland, leading police to express concerns about the resources they consume.
The Uusimaa region, offering sea, archipelago, forests, culture, and moderate summer temperatures, is being highlighted as an easily accessible and attractive new tourism draw for Finland.
A housing counselor in Vantaa, Finland, expresses concern that young people may only seek help for housing issues after eviction, noting that students' financial situations are particularly difficult in the Uusimaa region.
An unusual drone warning in the Uusimaa region of Finland has led to demands for an explanation regarding the events that transpired in the hours leading up to the alert.
A drone threat in Finland's Uusimaa region led to the cancellation of dozens of Finnair flights, with the Defense Minister confirming no visual contact was made with the drones. The incident also sparked public discussion regarding the communication of the threat.
Residents in Finland's Uusimaa region were advised to move indoors following reports of a possible drone sighting in the area. Authorities issued the advisory as a precautionary measure.
Calls are growing for the return of the Lohja maternity hospital in Finland, prompting the ministry to launch an investigation into birth services in the Uusimaa region.
Nearly 40 percent of Finland's highly educated individuals end up in the Uusimaa region, while job opportunities elsewhere are poorly understood. The Turku Junior Chamber of Commerce is attempting to bridge the gap between students and companies through mentoring.
There are reported challenges in the distribution of conscription letters in the Uusimaa region of Finland, indicating potential administrative issues with military service notifications.
OP has reported a record number of housing loans offered in the Uusimaa region, Finland. Real estate agents suggest that an increase in the loan cap could stimulate the housing market, though sellers still struggle to accept lower property values.
Finland has experienced a rise in tourism, with an increase in overnight stays from Swedish, German, and American visitors. The Uusimaa region, including Helsinki, saw a five percent increase in April, while Finnish Lapland reported a six percent decline.
Finland’s government is reviewing its emergency warning systems after a drone threat, linked to the war in Ukraine, caused widespread disruption to schools and public services in the Uusimaa region.
The Finnish Defence Forces conducted an exercise in Kokkola focusing on countering small, commercial drones, incorporating new observation and defense equipment. This occurred concurrently with a warning issued for the Uusimaa region.
Finnish Customs is investigating a case where smugglers brought a significant amount of a highly dangerous psychoactive lacquer, banned from consumer markets, into the Uusimaa region, warning the public about its risks.