Midsummer

Finland

HOT SUMMER

Finland recorded one drowning death per day in June

The Nomad Today 7/5/21

According to the Finnish Swimming Teaching and Lifesaving Federation, around half of those who die by drowning are under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident

Finland

JUHANNUS

Eight people drowned in Finland over Midsummer weekend

The Nomad Today 6/27/21

The Southwest Finland police department reported incidents caused by drunkenness and intoxication, such as fights outside bars, drunk driving, suicidal behavior and noise-related complaints

Finland

MIDSUMMER NIGHT

Police say Hietaniemi riots caused by whim of intoxicated youth

The Nomad Today 6/21/20

Police says the events do not seem to be related to the Black Lives Matter movement. The five minors arrested were released on Saturday.

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MIDSUMMER NIGHT

Police stoned and five arrested in a pitched battle in Helsinki

The Nomad Today 6/20/20

Several officers were injured and cars suffered damages after police responded with tear gas to the stones and fireworks thrown at them by a group of minors on Midsummer night.

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Government warns of forest fire risk at Midsummer

The Nomad Today 6/18/20

Check the latest fire warnings and the weather forecast before lighting bonfires.

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TRADITIONS & COVID-19

Soon it will be Juhannus but how will it be celebrated this year?

Barbara Stojanovic 6/14/20

In these unprecedented times many public events have had to be cancelled despite their social magnitude. However, will Juhannus follow suit or will it be the exception to the rule?

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Police ask for help to find the rapist of a 17-year-old girl on Midsummer

The Nomad Today 6/28/19

They need information about the car used by the suspect to get to the place where the assault occurred, in Joensuu.

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Midsummer without bonfires

The Nomad Today 6/21/19

Half of the country is on alert for the risk of forest fires. For this reason, open fires are prohibited.

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TRADITIONS

Lemmenjuhla, celebration of the nightless night... with sex

The Nomad Today 6/16/19

Finnish Midsummer often includes nature, sauna and a bonfire. It is also referred to as a lemmenjuhla , which means celebration of love, passion and sex

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TRADITIONS

Midsummer/Juhannus: Finland's biggest summer celebration is here

Barbara Stojanovic 6/16/19

One of the most expected and celebrated times of year in Finland is fast approaching and here is what it is all about.