Short version of the news
On April 26, True Finns MP Timo Warnanen opened fire outside a restaurant in the center of Helsinki. It is noted that the cause was a quarrel.
At the same time, law enforcement officers have already detained the official and informed him of suspicion of committing a crime against life and health . The police have not officially announced what they are saying about Vornanen, but the information matches previously published data.
Shooting in Helsinki
According to police information, the shooting occurred on April 26 at 4 am. Voronen, who was in the Bar Ihku restaurant, had an argument with other customers. The conflict was allegedly resolved, but outside the restaurant he took out a small-caliber pistol and pointed it at people.
It is indicated that the deputy fired into the ground, forcing those gathered to leave. This moment was caught on CCTV cameras. No one was injured as a result of the shooting. As of the evening of April 27 Vornanen was released home.
Timo Vornanen is a policeman and enjoys hunting. Police would not comment on whether the gun was a service weapon. In addition, there is no information about whether Vornanen returned his service weapon to the police station after being elected as a deputy. At the same time, the day before, he did not leave a pistol in the parliamentary security department, as should be the case according to regulations.
Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo, who is a member of the Coalition Party, called the situation is “shocking” and added that suspicion of committing a crime against a member of parliament is always a very serious matter. However, the police investigation continues, and information will be clarified.
The head of the True Finns party, Riikka Purra, wrote on the social network X that the information published by the police about the suspicion is “very serious.” According to him, the party and parliamentary faction will act properly.
The Lenin Museum is being closed in Finland
Finland has recently finally gotten rid of its Soviet legacy. In the city of Tampere for almost 80 years. The Lenin Museum functioned, but in 2024 it was eventually closed. The director of the museum, Kalle Kallio, stated that there were not enough funds for the functioning of the museum – he sent several applications, but they were rejected.
However, the museum was not closed completely – rebranding is planned, after which it will be called Nootti. There they will tell the story of relations between Finland and Russia. In particular, they will tell you details about Finland’s entry into NATO, which occurred after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
