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Authorities have a lively midsummer, known to have drowned at least two
Police and rescue authorities all over Finland have rushed into the hot atmosphere of Midsummer’s Eve and Midsummer’s Eve. Based on the call, the authorities have been very active in some places, but no more serious accidents or crimes have come to light. At least two people are reported to have died during Midsummer, in Ristijärvi and Laukaa. In addition, a missing fisherman has been searched in Kalajoki.
Two died in a mass shooting in Norway
Two people were killed and several were injured in a shooting at a nightclub in central Oslo early Saturday morning. Three people were seriously injured. According to Oslo police, the suspect has been arrested.
104-year-old war veteran: “One wouldn’t guess anyone could remember me that much”
Lappeenranta resident Eino Hölsä is a 104-year-old war veteran and disabled man who fought for Finland in the Winter and Continuation War. Until the last few days, he lived in a detached house he built himself and would like to live there for the rest of his life. ‘s journalist Sirkka Haverinen received a surprising contact from Laukaa a few days ago. Eino Hölsä wanted to be remembered in an exceptional way.
Does the rise in prices affect Finns’ enthusiasm for festivals?
Concerts, festivals and other events have been held in abundance this summer, but there has even been a record audience for the events. Vice President, Communications and Advocacy, Event Industry Maria Sahlstedt says people are relieved of the need left by the corona to get to events. The big question mark is whether rising prices are affecting people’s enthusiasm for attending festivals.
The heat rises on Midsummer’s Day
High pressure keeps the weather rainy and hot on Midsummer’s Day. The nights also get warmer over the weekend. On the morning of Midsummer’s Day, the temperature has already risen to around 20 degrees in some places. Saturday is sunny and generally sunny. The temperature rises between +25 and +30 degrees, it is a little cooler in northern Lapland.