Päivän Sanomat — EN https://paivansanomat.fi/en/ Päivän Sanomat latest news (en) en Hide the Pain Harold creator tops Hungary’s surprise presidential suggestions https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/hungary-presidential-suggestions-andras-arato-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/hungary-presidential-suggestions-andras-arato-en/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:42:57 GMT Hungarians have floated unexpected names for president, with meme figure András Arató emerging as the most popular suggestion. Wales withdraws support for Infantino re-election bid https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/wales-drops-infantino-support-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/wales-drops-infantino-support-en/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:29:09 GMT Wales’s football association has withdrawn support for Gianni Infantino’s re-election, saying football must be put first. Low-pressure systems bring mixed weather across Finland, with 20C possible on Monday https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/low-pressure-mixed-weather-finland-20c-monday-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/low-pressure-mixed-weather-finland-20c-monday-en/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:37:18 GMT Low-pressure systems are moving across Finland, bringing mixed weather. Monday could still see temperatures rise to around 20C. Caro Claire Burke’s tradwife novel captures the mood of the moment https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/caro-claire-burke-tradwife-novel-current-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/caro-claire-burke-tradwife-novel-current-en/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:00:00 GMT Caro Claire Burke’s novel explores gender roles and social media. HBL says it is easy to read, but firmly rooted in the present. Veronica Wirbergh, 80, still works at her garage in Sipoo https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/veronica-wirbergh-garage-sipoo-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/veronica-wirbergh-garage-sipoo-en/ Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT At 80, Veronica Wirbergh is still working at her garage in Sipoo. In her summer talk, she shares memories tied to work and cars. Weekend Festival adds new twists this year https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/weekend-festival-new-twists-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/weekend-festival-new-twists-en/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:07:46 GMT Weekend Festival brought new twists this year. The electronic dance music festival refreshed its programme, Yle reported. Finland blocks 14 property deals over security concerns https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/finland-blocks-14-property-deals-over-security-concerns-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/finland-blocks-14-property-deals-over-security-concerns-en/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen says Finland denied 14 real estate acquisitions over national security concerns. Housing companies urged to inspect balcony barriers for safety https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/housing-companies-urged-to-inspect-balcony-barriers-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/housing-companies-urged-to-inspect-balcony-barriers-en/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Finnish authorities urge housing companies to inspect balcony barriers, especially in buildings from the 1960s to 1980s. Storm Hannes leaves power companies with bill topping €40 million https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/hannes-storm-power-companies-40-million-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/hannes-storm-power-companies-40-million-en/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Storm Hannes caused more than €40 million in costs for power companies in Finland. Nearly 100,000 customers qualify for outage compensation. Residents in Espoo’s Suurpelto frustrated by prolonged vandalism https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/suurpelto-residents-frustrated-by-vandalism-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/suurpelto-residents-frustrated-by-vandalism-en/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT Residents in Espoo’s Suurpelto say months of vandalism by underage boys have disrupted housing companies since February. Sami Pajari wins home WRC rally in Jyväskylä https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/sami-pajari-wins-in-jyvaskyla-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/sami-pajari-wins-in-jyvaskyla-en/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:36:25 GMT Sami Pajari and Marko Salminen won the WRC rally in Jyväskylä on home soil. HBL described the event as a wild rally. First atrocities of the Spanish Civil War began within weeks of the coup https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/spanish-civil-war-atrocities-coup-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/spanish-civil-war-atrocities-coup-en/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:00:00 GMT The first atrocities of the Spanish Civil War began within weeks of the coup. Mass graves are still being opened in Spain today. Bomb attack at Moscow restaurant kills three, injures 21 https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/moscow-restaurant-blast-kills-three-general-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/moscow-restaurant-blast-kills-three-general-en/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:46:01 GMT A bomb attack at a central Moscow restaurant killed three people and injured 21. Reports say a Russian general may have been the target. Bolt says demand for women-only taxi rides is outpacing supply https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/bolt-women-only-rides-outpace-supply-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/bolt-women-only-rides-outpace-supply-en/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 05:00:57 GMT Women-focused taxi services are growing in popularity, but Bolt says it sometimes lacks enough female drivers to meet demand. Osamu Dazai’s Soluppgång captures postwar Japan’s turmoil https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/osamu-dazai-soluppgang-postwar-japan-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/osamu-dazai-soluppgang-postwar-japan-en/ Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:00:00 GMT Osamu Dazai’s Soluppgång portrays Japan’s postwar turmoil. HBL says the novel also reflects the author’s own intense pressure. Small Lapland village has one entrepreneur welcoming visitors to a hiking centre https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/lapland-village-entrepreneur-hiking-centre-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/lapland-village-entrepreneur-hiking-centre-en/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 11:02:05 GMT In a small Lapland village, Janne Sivertsen runs a hiking centre and offers services that help keep the remote community alive. Obama adds Zara Larsson and Tyla duet to summer playlist https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/obama-zara-larsson-tyla-summer-playlist-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/obama-zara-larsson-tyla-summer-playlist-en/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:29:18 GMT Barack Obama has chosen Zara Larsson and Tyla’s duet “She did it again” for his summer playlist, HBL reports. The pick boosts visibility. Bev Craig to become mayor of Greater Manchester https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/bev-craig-greater-manchester-mayor-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/bev-craig-greater-manchester-mayor-en/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:20:20 GMT Bev Craig will replace Andy Burnham as mayor of Greater Manchester after an election in which only a quarter of eligible voters participated. Fifa executive accuses Infantino of running a one-man operation https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/fifa-lamour-criticises-infantino-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/fifa-lamour-criticises-infantino-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:43:40 GMT Kevin Lamour accuses Gianni Infantino of lacking transparency and says Fifa staff have been misled about the organisation’s plans. Clothes on a beach triggered 11 rescue units in Vihti https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/beach-clothes-false-alarm-vihti-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/beach-clothes-false-alarm-vihti-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:32:28 GMT Eleven rescue units were sent to Vihti after clothes were found at a beach. The rescue service says abandoned clothes often cause false alarms. HS: Helsinki souvenir shops present a mixed image of Finland https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/helsinki-souvenir-shops-finland-image-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/helsinki-souvenir-shops-finland-image-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:24:00 GMT HS examined how Helsinki souvenir shops portray Finland. The shelves mix Russia, Sámi culture and Scandinavia, shaping visitor impressions. Trump’s attorney general pick faces resistance in the Senate https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/trump-attorney-general-pick-senate-resistance-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/trump-attorney-general-pick-senate-resistance-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:19:18 GMT Todd Blanche’s nomination as U.S. attorney general is short of Senate support, according to Iltalehti, after two Republicans objected. Italy suspends Schengen cooperation with Spain over Ceuta crisis https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/italy-suspends-schengen-spain-ceuta-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/italy-suspends-schengen-spain-ceuta-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:03:59 GMT Italy is suspending Schengen cooperation with Spain over the migrant crisis in Ceuta, the interior ministry says. Details remain unclear. Mika Hostila says he sensed something unusual in Morocco before the crowd surge https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/mika-hostila-morocco-crowd-surge-2026-07-31-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/mika-hostila-morocco-crowd-surge-2026-07-31-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:03:28 GMT Mika Hostila says he noticed something unusual in Morocco a day before a major crowd surge. He was travelling with his wife and a friend. Deal appears close in Gumbo Infra fiber cable dispute https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/deal-near-gumbo-fiber-cable-dispute-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/deal-near-gumbo-fiber-cable-dispute-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT A solution appears close in the dispute over Gumbo Infra’s fiber cable. Customers in Gumbostrand may be able to keep their internet access. About 350,000 in Finland care for a loved one, but many miss support https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/finland-caregivers-support-unknown-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/finland-caregivers-support-unknown-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:59:16 GMT About 350,000 people in Finland care for a loved one, but many do not know what support they can get or how to access it. African swine fever triggers restrictions in southeastern Finland https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/african-swine-fever-restricts-southeastern-finland-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/african-swine-fever-restricts-southeastern-finland-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:47:01 GMT Finland has confirmed its first case of African swine fever. Hunting, berry picking and forestry work are now restricted in southeastern Finland. Mårtenson tribute launches Chamber Orchestra summer concerts https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/martenson-tribute-chamber-orchestra-summer-concerts-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/martenson-tribute-chamber-orchestra-summer-concerts-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:00:00 GMT Johanna Almark’s tribute to Lasse Mårtenson opened the Finnish Chamber Orchestra’s summer concerts and set the tone for the series. Danube water levels fall to historic lows, disrupting cargo traffic https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/danube-historic-lows-cargo-traffic-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/danube-historic-lows-cargo-traffic-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 09:54:42 GMT The Danube has fallen to historic lows in places, forcing cargo ships to carry only part of their loads and disrupting transport in Europe. Bryan Johnson says his anti-ageing routine may have gone too far https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/bryan-johnson-gone-too-far-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/bryan-johnson-gone-too-far-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:49:50 GMT Bryan Johnson says on X that his extreme effort to slow ageing may have gone too far, raising fresh questions about biohacking and control. Iran says it launched new drone attacks on US military sites in Kuwait https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/iran-drone-attacks-us-sites-kuwait-2026-07-31-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/iran-drone-attacks-us-sites-kuwait-2026-07-31-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 07:03:39 GMT Iran’s military says new drone attacks targeted US military sites in Kuwait. Damage, casualties and any response remain unconfirmed. AC Milan says Franco Baresi has died at 66 https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/franco-baresi-dies-at-66-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/franco-baresi-dies-at-66-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:29:45 GMT AC Milan says Franco Baresi has died. The former Milan great was 66, and the club has not provided further details. Strong winds hinder firefighting on Crete https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/strong-winds-hinder-fire-response-on-crete-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/strong-winds-hinder-fire-response-on-crete-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:21:43 GMT Strong winds are complicating firefighting on Crete, while the major fire in Gironde, France, is now stable, according to HBL. FMI warns of thunderstorms across Finland on Friday https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/fmi-thunderstorms-finland-friday-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/fmi-thunderstorms-finland-friday-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:19:00 GMT Thunderstorms are expected across Finland on Friday, with the strongest storms likely in the west. FMI has issued warnings. Sami Plusisaari has collected Saabs for 40 years, but does not know the exact number https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/sami-plusisaari-saab-collection-kronoby-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/sami-plusisaari-saab-collection-kronoby-en/ Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT Sami Plusisaari has collected Saabs for 40 years in Kronoby. He does not know the exact number, but the collection is believed to be Finland’s largest. Trump says Gaza disarmament deal reached, to be phased in https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/trump-gaza-disarmament-deal-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/trump-gaza-disarmament-deal-en/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:05:08 GMT Trump says the Board of Peace has agreed on the disarmament of Hamas and other Gaza groups, with implementation to follow in phases. Ukraine war grinds on as signs of peace talks improve slightly https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/ukraine-war-peace-signs-improve-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/ukraine-war-peace-signs-improve-en/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:25:59 GMT Russia’s war in Ukraine has lasted nearly 4.5 years. The front is moving slowly, while cautious signs of a ceasefire have emerged. Tiia Kasurinen’s Birds of Paradise explores men’s need to be seen https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/tiia-kasurinen-birds-of-paradise-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/tiia-kasurinen-birds-of-paradise-en/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:00 GMT Tiia Kasurinen’s Birds of Paradise began with an observation about men’s need for attention and approval, now explored through dance. Nutritionist warns dried mango can contain more sugar than Coca-Cola https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/dried-mango-sugar-warning-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/dried-mango-sugar-warning-en/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:38:43 GMT A nutritionist says dried fruit should be treated more like sweets, warning that dried mango can contain more sugar than Coca-Cola. Charli XCX releases new album after the Brat wave https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/charli-xcx-new-album-music-fashion-film-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/charli-xcx-new-album-music-fashion-film-en/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:25:54 GMT Charli XCX has released a new album, Music, fashion, film. The record follows the Brat phenomenon and points to her next chapter. Suspected secret filming case in Turku and Pargas now also linked to house parties https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/secret-filming-probe-widens-turku-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/secret-filming-probe-widens-turku-en/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:15:20 GMT The suspected secret filming case in Turku and Pargas has widened to house parties. Police are investigating several sexual offences. Only one fuel station left in Vieremä as diesel runs out repeatedly https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/only-one-fuel-station-left-vierema-diesel-runs-out-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/only-one-fuel-station-left-vierema-diesel-runs-out-en/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:26:50 GMT Vieremä now has only one fuel station, and diesel has run out there several times. The nearest alternative stop is 20 kilometres away. Police see fewer drink-drivers in Finland despite more breath tests https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/fewer-drink-drivers-finland-breath-tests-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/fewer-drink-drivers-finland-breath-tests-en/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:11:19 GMT Police say fewer drink-drivers were caught in Finland this summer, even after 17 percent more breath tests. Drunk e-scooter riding is rising. Polish military investigates crash site after overnight attacks on Ukraine https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/poland-investigates-crash-site-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/poland-investigates-crash-site-en/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:46:56 GMT Polish military is investigating a crash site in Poland after overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine. Officials have not identified the object yet. Finland may see 30-degree heat on Friday as storms approach https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/finland-30-degrees-friday-storms-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/finland-30-degrees-friday-storms-en/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:05:52 GMT Finland could see 30-degree heat on Friday, while thunderstorms and strong wind gusts are also expected, Yle News reports. US carries out new strikes in Iran https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/us-new-strikes-iran-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/us-new-strikes-iran-en/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:18:36 GMT The United States has launched new strikes on targets in Iran. Centcom says command centres were hit, but details remain limited. Pregnant Kentucky woman says rash spread quickly across her back https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/pregnant-woman-rash-kentucky-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/pregnant-woman-rash-kentucky-en/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:08:45 GMT Kentucky resident Mersadies La Caze says a rash that began during pregnancy spread quickly and also surprised doctors. Stubb meets US senators in Washington after Graham funeral https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/stubb-meets-us-senators-washington-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/stubb-meets-us-senators-washington-en/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:11:36 GMT President Alexander Stubb met US senators in Washington to discuss Ukraine, Russia, NATO and Iran after Lindsey Graham’s funeral. Exiled former Finnish MP says he wants Russian citizenship https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/ex-mp-wants-russian-citizenship-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/ex-mp-wants-russian-citizenship-en/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:50:43 GMT RIA Novosti says an exiled former Finnish MP wants Russian citizenship and claimed Finland no longer exists as an independent state. Southern Finland festivals face pressure as northern events keep drawing crowds https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/southern-festivals-under-pressure-north-thrives-en/ https://paivansanomat.fi/en/news/southern-festivals-under-pressure-north-thrives-en/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 07:26:16 GMT Bad weather, competition and high ticket prices are hurting some southern Finland festivals, while northern events continue to thrive.