The building, once home to 50 elderly residents, is set for demolition to make way for a spa hotel planned by a German company. A zoning change approved in December 2025 cleared the way for the project.

Local artist Mitro Viitala and colleagues formed the Hävityskollektiivi collective to transform the condemned building into the Uusi Käänne (New Turn) exhibition. The 20 participating artists, selected through an open call, created works primarily from recycled materials and remnants left by former residents.

One installation, by former Naantali city architect Oscu Uurasmaa and his wife Liisa Peura, examines the dialogue—or lack of it—between residents, municipal authorities, and developers in urban planning. Their piece, Kuuluuko! (Is Anyone Listening?), features carved ears and mouths symbolizing communication, surrounded by planning documents.

Uurasmaa, who served as city architect until 2022, described the work as a reflection on whether public engagement in planning is genuine or merely performative.

The exhibition remains open through the end of August.

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The court found Falk guilty of moving 2.3 tonnes of cocaine from South America to Europe between 2020 and 2021, with prosecutors describing his role as “decisive.” Evidence included encrypted messages from the Sky ECC app, which was cracked by European police in 2021.

Prosecutors had sought a 12-year, 10-month sentence. The court noted the crimes carried a high penalty value but were bound by the 14-year maximum for aggravated drug offences.

Falk, one of Sweden’s most high-profile criminals, was previously acquitted in the major drug case known as “Operation Playa” after an initial 18-year sentence was overturned on appeal.

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Parents often aim to enroll their children in schools with strong reputations or special focuses, such as languages or music. In some cases, families may even move to a new area to access a preferred school if their local option is unsatisfactory.

Yle invites parents who have chosen a non-local school for their child to share their experiences for an upcoming feature. Responses can be submitted via an online form or by contacting reporter Janette Leino at janette.leino@yle.fi. All submissions will be used only with permission, and contact details will not be shared outside the editorial team.

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Opinions among the unions vary, according to KVF. The council includes the Electric Line Fishermen’s Association, the Electric Trawl Fishermen’s Association, the Trawl Fishermen’s Association, the Skippers’ and Navigators’ Association, the Engineers’ Association, the Fishermen’s Association, the Trawlers’ Association, and unions representing processing plant workers. Jóanna Djurhuus, a department head in the Ministry of Social Affairs, chairs the council.

Under the Fishing Industry Council Act, all significant fishing industry matters and legislative proposals must be submitted to the council for review. The deadline for comments on the extra fishing days proposal was July 25.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Fisheries stated that no public consultation document was published because the proposal involves a legislative amendment not yet presented to parliament, citing transparency laws.

Last year, 48 fishing days remained in quota group 5B.

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The man is accused of cutting the device off and refusing to have it reattached on multiple occasions. According to his lawyer, Jan Aarup, the monitor was imposed to prevent him from approaching his former partner.

North Zealand Police told DR this appears to be the first case of its kind brought before a Danish court since the reversed ankle monitor system was introduced as a pilot scheme last year.

Unlike traditional monitors, the reversed version alerts police when the wearer enters a restricted area, such as the victim’s home, rather than when they leave their own.

Rikke Nue Møller, director of the Danish Stalking Center, called the case significant, as it tests how the system handles violations. “It’s interesting because we’ve had this sanction for a year, and now we’ll see what happens when someone actively undermines it as much as this person has,” she said.

The man is also charged with failing to charge the device. His lawyer argued that, as his client has no fixed address, he was unable to recharge it as required every 24 hours, and thus pleads not guilty to that charge.

Mette Marie Yde, director of the Danner crisis center in Copenhagen, stressed that victims must be able to trust the system. “They must not feel a false sense of security. If they’re told he’s wearing a monitor, then he must be wearing it. Otherwise, they need to be informed so they can take other precautions,” she said.

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Swimming instructor Sanna Lairola, employed by the city of Imatra, commended the family’s motivation. “Many native Finns would refuse to go in the water, but this family has already learned a great deal,” she said.

The lessons aim to improve swimming skills among immigrants, as several recent drowning accidents have involved children from immigrant backgrounds. While most drowning victims in Finland are native Finns, authorities have noted concerns over insufficient swimming ability and inexperience near water among immigrant communities.

Mohanan Manu, an engineer, and his wife Anjali Devi Mini Gopakumar moved to Finland three years ago. They initially sought swimming lessons for their 8-year-old son, Advik, but ended up joining as a family after a recommendation from local sports services. Their initial nervousness has turned into enthusiasm.

The family has learned to move in the water with floats, submerge their heads, and trust the water. Lairola noted that immigrant children often learn to swim faster than their parents, but in this case, the adults have taken the lessons seriously, partly for their child’s benefit.

Anjali Devi Mini Gopakumar said she wants to continue swimming and learn more. “In India, people who don’t live near water are often warned about it. Next time we go to India, others will see that we can swim,” she said.

Many immigrant parents are motivated by the desire to swim with their children and ensure they acquire a skill the parents themselves lack.

Nationally, about 55% of Finnish sixth-graders can swim, down from 76% in 2016. The Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Federation reports that 16% of primary school-aged children have attended swimming lessons, including immigrant children. However, there is no researched data on the swimming ability of immigrant children specifically.

Efforts to improve water safety include outreach through integration and reception centers, as well as language teachers informing immigrants about local swimming pools offering lessons. Research shows that a mother’s swimming ability strongly influences whether her children learn to swim.

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This year, 84,036 people applied, with 79 percent of those accepted securing their first-choice program. Over 16,000 study places remain unfilled across various fields.

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The display, housed in the Rantaniemi building in Meripuisto, was assembled by retired music technology teacher Matti Adolfsen using his own devices and borrowed pieces. Some visitors have traveled from across Europe and the US to see it.

Adolfsen, who once built audio equipment for Yleisradio, restores tube radios on-site as part of the interactive experience. A 100-year-old horn speaker, still capable of playing broadcasts, is among the exhibits.

While the current focus is on radio, Adolfsen notes that next year could feature television, as Yleisradio’s TV operations began in 1957. Radio amateurs have shown particular interest, with many leaving their call signs in the guestbook for others to recognize over the airwaves.

The exhibition has also drawn former Yleisradio employees, some of whom have revisited old tools and equipment. A 1965 Philips receiver near the entrance has proven a strong attraction, with many visitors recognizing it from their childhood homes.

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Captain Jari Niemi of Suomen Hopealinjat said a new bearing was machined over the weekend at a workshop in Ylöjärvi and installed on Monday. No other damage to the steam engine was found.

The vessel’s journey was interrupted Friday afternoon on Lake Näsijärvi in Ruovesi, with 50 passengers and eight crew aboard. The chief engineer stopped the engine to prevent further damage, the ship was anchored, and the captain notified emergency services. Passengers were not in danger.

Saturday’s cruises were cancelled. Niemi said customers booked for Saturday were contacted immediately and offered alternative cruises or refunds. Compensation claims from Friday’s disrupted trip will be handled case by case.

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The airspace restriction took effect shortly after 08:00 local time, followed by the maritime closure. The affected area extends west to Kaunissaari Strait and north to the Port of Hamina.

Authorities describe the measure as a precaution against possible stray drones entering Finnish territory amid Ukraine’s drone strikes on Russia. A Defence Forces media service representative told Yle the closures ensure safe interception of any drones that may veer off course.

Similar restrictions were imposed earlier this month, most recently on 10 July in the eastern Gulf of Finland, also linked to Ukrainian drone attacks on Russia.

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