We tell the news and topics of the day quickly.
The new sexual crime law brings new prisoners to Finland “as much as one prison”
The new sexual crimes law toughens the punishment scales of the Finnish criminal law across the board. As the punishments get tougher, more and more sex offenders end up in prison. The prisons are preparing for about a hundred new prisoners.
Haavisto is confident in the progress of NATO negotiations with Turkey
Foreign minister Pekka Haavisto (green) considers the NATO membership process to be the most important task of his ministry this fall. Negotiations with Turkey will probably continue at official level in October. Haavisto is a guest of TV1 and Radio 1’s Ykkösaamu from 10.05 am.
Mikhail Gorbachev will be buried today
The last leader of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev will be buried today with modest expenses in Moscow. President Vladimir Putin will not attend today’s event. Gorbachev’s reputation in today’s Russia is low, although in the West he is respected for his involvement in ending the Cold War.
A Russian soldier confessed to a journalist about a war crime in Ukraine
iStories, a Russian online publication of investigative journalists, tracked down several Russian army soldiers who had taken pictures with a stolen phone. Finally, one of the soldiers confessed to journalist Fomina that he had shot a civilian in the village of Andriivka in the Kyiv region.
The enthusiasts were left without booster shots in Helsinki
THL’s recommendation for a new round of vaccinations on Thursday has caused confusion at vaccination points in Helsinki. The most eager went to Helsinki to get the fourth dose almost immediately, but were left without vaccines. According to the head physician of the health centers, the recommendation applies to the autumn vaccination round, not the current one.
There will be showers during the day
On Saturday, the morning will be mainly dusty, but during the day there will be showers in many places. In Kainuu and Northeast, the rain may be heavier at times on Saturday. A gusty north wind adds to the feeling of coldness.