Clear News | Wednesday 6.5.2026

Disguise. Digital heritage. Blueberry. Thursday’s weather.

Masking at protests

First, the news about disguise.

A discussion has begun in Finland about wearing masks at protests.

The reason is the far-right May Day march in Tampere. Masked protesters assaulted a counter-protester.

The attackers cannot be identified because of the masks.

There is currently a debate in Finland about whether masking should be banned.

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo says he supports a ban on masks at protests.

Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen says that covering the face should always be banned in public places.

Police Inspector Konsta Arvelin says that there is no need to ban masked people completely. It is enough to ease the police’s right to order masks to be removed.

Digital legacies

Now news about inheritance and digital assets.

Many inheritance matters become more difficult as society becomes digital.

Many Finns have digital assets, such as cryptocurrency.

Attorney Ilona Piironen handles inheritance matters.

He says that it is difficult for heirs to find and manage digital assets.

Therefore, it is a good idea to leave detailed information about digital assets with your loved ones.

Many inheritance matters become more difficult as society becomes digital.

Digital ownership is increasing.

The Tax Administration reminds you that cryptocurrencies are also an inheritance, on which inheritance tax must be paid.

Blueberry plant disease

Finally, news about plant disease.

A new plant disease has spread to blueberries in Finland. The disease is called blueberry spot disease.

Biologist Jouni Issakainen is studying blueberry shoots. He collects diseased leaves in a research box.

Last summer, 400 sightings of the blue-spotted goby were made from different parts of Finland.

The disease destroys the tops of the blueberry and reduces the blueberry harvest.

The disease is not dangerous to humans.

A new plant disease, blueberry spot blotch, has spread to blueberries in Finland.

Researchers are asking for observations about the disease. These can be reported online to the laji.fi service.

Thursday’s weather

Still a weather forecast.

On Thursday, the sun will shine in the south and east.

Cloudiness varies in the west and north.

There is a little rain in places in the north.