Hey everyone, expat living here. I was walking home from work today on the sidewalk near Leppävaara when I heard this weird, deep electric humming sound behind me. The bikes look similar to the one in this photo (a photo from the internet)

Before I could even react, two teenagers flew past me at what had to be easily above 50kmh. One of them was literally doing a wheelie on the back tire right as he passed me. If I had stepped an inch to the left, he would have crashed straight into my back.

The bikes looked like normal mountain bikes at first glance, but they had these massive, flat metal disc motors in the rear wheel and giant battery cases stuffed into the frame. There's no way these are legal. Surely this cant be safe!?!?!

I know Finland just updated the insurance laws for heavy e-scooters and e-bikes, but clearly, no one cares. Is anyone else aware about these types of bikes around here, or is the sidewalk just not safe anymore?

Mummo threw together some silli & makkara. I’m never eating makkara again bruh 😭 I ate WAY too much XD

I’ve been living in finland, helsinki region, for about 4 years now but I rarely ever come across independent small, corner/convenience stores. All small stores are either Cittarit or Alepas. In my remark I exclude ethnic stores. I am mainly talking about small convenience stores in neighborhoods where the average finnish person shops for quick small price items at convenience.

Does the legislation prohibit opening of such stores and how did it come that all these small stores are exclusively run by 2 giant conglomerates?

And was it like this for ever or the change came thru gradually at some point.

I’ve been wondering about something regarding grocery shopping in Finland.
When I compare supermarkets like Prisma, S-market and K-Supermarket with supermarkets in other countries, I feel like there are surprisingly few really good weekly offers/sales.

There are of course some promotions, but quite often the weekly offers seem to be only a small discount on a very few products, or on products I’m not particularly interested in. I rarely see attractive promotions.
Is this just my impression, or is there a reason for it?

I’m genuinely curious how Finns approach this, because coming from a different grocery market, the amount of promotions here feels quite low.

Ilmari Juutilainen was the top flying ace of the Finnish Air Force, he had 94 confirmed aerial combat victories. He achieved 58 of his victories while flying a Messerschmitt Bf 109G and 34 with a Brewster Buffalo. He achieved a total of 94 aerial victories during the wars and, in comparisons of WW2 pilot victories, he is only non-German pilot who had the most aerial victories.

Hello I am sorry if it's not the right sub i am a french exchange student i am 19 and ive been trying to call +358 116 117 because for the past 10 hours I've had my chest area/diaphragm hurt if i breath too hard and now on top of it it's kinda a persistent pressure accross the chest which doesnt hurt but its there . the number doesnt go through i think because i have a french sim card . i tried changing the network selection in iphone settings but it changed nothing .

i am in jyvaskyla i thought of calling 112 but i dont know if its severe enough because ive been fine somewhat . i have no other symptoms. i am still scared to go to sleep . since i am very anxious my heart sometimes squeezes but i often have it because of anxiety but also i keep fearing i have a heart or lung issue. it happened out of nowhere i was just making crepes with my friend at 5pm and then it all started . should i call 112 or is there another finnish number i can call . i dont want to bother them i also dont have finnish friends that could lend a phone and i am scared thank you

Does irkku check bags for those who wanna sneak a cheeky little drink inside?? Sorry im a broke teenager

Edit: IM 18 AND THE DRINKING AGE IN FINLAND IS 18 QUIT RAGING JUST ANSWER MY QUESTION IF YOU WONT ANSWER IT THEN LEAVE 😭😭😭

Is it worth it? How does wax behave at -20°C and below? What did you end up using?

Thank you!

Hey! I’m 19M and have been living in Helsinki for almost a year. I’m looking to meet some like-minded people and make new friends. I’m from a foreign background and currently learning Finnish. I’m open-minded and accepting, and I’m down for drinks, coffee, exploring Helsinki, or just having a nice conversation. Feel free to message me!

After years of the Finnish cruelly gatekeeping the delicious food of näkkileipä (they’re the thin crispy ones) from the rest of the world, and in spite of your attempts, I have discovered them. They’re excellent. Now, as penance, I politely request that you share your best combinations for me to try as I have found an immense liking for them and would like some variety in the next 500 I eat.

Thanks in advance. 😊