| Police Investigate Sauna Competition Death Police have launched an investigation into the “World Sauna Championships†in the town of Heinola after a Russian man died on Sunday during the competition. A forensic autopsy is also to take place on Monday. yle.fi |
Iranin kivitystuomiota arvostellaan Euroopassa rajusti Iranilaiselle naiselle langetettu kivitystuomio herättää jyrkkää arvostelua Euroopassa. Iranilainen oikeudenkäyttö sai tiistaina tinkimättömän tuomion korkeimmalta eurooppalaiselta taholta, kun EU-komission puheenjohtaja Jose Manuel Barroso kritisoi tuomiota kovin sanoin. yle.fi |
Officials Considering Night Flight Restrictions at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport Officials are considering the need to impose restrictions on night time traffic at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Several resident associations are demanding curbs on night time flights. Many local residents say they suffer from insomnia due to excessive aircraft noise. yle.fi |
Study: Finns Worst Drivers among Nordics Drunk driving, dozing at the wheel and using a mobile phone are some of the worst habits of Finnish drivers. A Nordic driving study finds that Finland and Denmark are at the bottom of the league in terms of traffic safety. yle.fi |
Police Chief Calls for Compulsory Breathalyzer Ignition Locks Finland’s Police Commissioner, Mikko Paatero, has called for the compulsory installation of breathalyzer ignition locks and speed limit devices in all cars. In Paatero’s opinion the maximum permitted amount of alcohol in the blood while driving should be reduced to a level of 0.2 parts per one hundred milliliters. yle.fi |