Clear News | Tuesday 8.9.2026
Defence Forces. Student Housing. Treasure Hunt. Weather Forecast.
Harassment of women in the defense forces
First, news about the Defence Forces.
Many female soldiers have experienced harassment and bullying at work.
This is according to a Yle report.
Yle interviewed women who spoke about mistreatment and inappropriate speech.
It is difficult to address the problems because many women fear discrimination.
Minister of Defense Antti Häkkänen says that harassment is unacceptable.
Häkkänen says that every man should behave well.
“Sexual harassment of any kind is unacceptable.”
“If women are harassed, it is every man’s responsibility to behave sensibly”
Many female soldiers have experienced harassment and bullying at work.
The Defense Forces says it wants to change the work culture.
Student housing
Now news about student housing.
There is a severe shortage of student housing in Rovaniemi.
The reason is tourism and short-term rental of apartments.
People rent small apartments to tourists. That’s why there aren’t enough for students.
More than 600 students are waiting in line for housing in Rovaniemi.
Student Jenna Närhi first lived in emergency accommodation in the clubhouse.
Now he has his own rental apartment.
There is a severe shortage of student housing in Rovaniemi.
Many students have to sleep on mattresses in emergency accommodation.
The Secretary General of the Student Union Esa-Pekka Tuppi says that due to the housing shortage, some students are canceling their study places.
Some only study remotely.
Viking treasure discovery
Finally, news of a historic treasure discovery.
A large Viking Age treasure has been found in Sysmä, Päijät-Häme.
Metal detectorist Kalle Lappinen was searching for objects in the forest when he made the discovery.
Thousands of old silver coins were found in the ground.
They were in two wooden containers. There was a total of 4.5 kilograms of silver.
Finland’s largest Viking Age treasure has been found in Sysmä.
The discovery is more than twice as large as previous discoveries in Finland.
In addition to the money, a silver bracelet was also found.
The search for ancient artifacts is still continuing in the area.
Wednesday’s weather
Still a weather forecast.
The weather on Wednesday will be variable. It will rain in most parts of the country.
It’s sunny and breezy in Northern Lapland.
The temperature is 11-18 degrees.