A super-rare Lesser Grey Shrike has drawn hundreds of birdwatchers from across Finland to a cemetery in Virolahti, delighting even wedding guests with its presence.

One hundred volunteers are being deployed to a forest in Virolahti, Finland, to search for dead pigs, with training for hunters beginning today.

The Finnish Food Authority is tightening measures in the infection zone established due to African swine fever detected in wild boars in Virolahti, Kymenlaakso, with new restrictions expected to take effect today.

The sale of the long-vacant Zsari shopping village in Virolahti, Finland, has been stalled due to clarifications related to value-added tax, following a technical delay in December.

Residents of Virolahti, Finland, report frequent military activity, including drone hunting that has woken many at night, though they state the situation does not cause fear.

The municipality of Virolahti in Finland sold a school and a terraced house in Vaalimaa to a Russian-backed entity, fearing accusations of discrimination amidst deepening economic distress caused by the halt of Russian traffic.

A very rare white-fronted shrike was spotted in the cemetery of Virolahti church village, Finland, attracting dozens of birdwatchers. The last sighting of this bird was over 40 years ago.

The Finnish Food Authority has initiated searches for dead wild boars in Virolahti to assess the extent of a disease outbreak, with more infected animals expected to be found.

African Swine Fever (ASF) has been detected in wild boars in Virolahti, Finland, marking the first time the dreaded disease has spread to the country. This discovery poses a significant and long-feared threat to Finland's pig farming industry.

Residents of Virolahti, Finland, are concerned about the potential closure of their local health center, with the municipal director stating that 'Russian interference' could disrupt remote consultations.

The municipal leader of Virolahti, Finland, has expressed significant distress over the new restrictions imposed due to African swine fever, stating that the region did not need another blow of this kind. The Finnish Food Authority has been criticized for its communication strategy regarding the outbreak.

Residents in Virolahti, near the Finnish-Russian border, are facing severe restrictions due to a plague outbreak, with some unable to leave their yards for berry picking, only permitted to use roads.

Finland's 35-kilometer museum road between Hamina and Virolahti is considered dangerously poorly maintained due to a lack of funding. Local residents view the potholed road as hazardous.

Two unidentified drones were observed in Finnish airspace near Virolahti, but the Finnish Defence Forces did not intercept them due to their proximity to the Russian border.

The deserted Zsar shopping village in Virolahti, Finland, has become a magnet for unauthorized visitors, with videos of their activities circulating widely on social media. The bankruptcy estate considers the unauthorized filming inappropriate but has not filed a criminal complaint.