The combat uniforms are used by troops from Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
The Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) are dealing with a major problem regarding new combat uniforms, according to Ilta-Sanomat.
The Finnish military has committed to purchasing the new combat uniforms for around 65 million euros — but there appear to be several problems with the garments, the paper said, citing an earlier report in Helsingin Sanomat.
HS reported in April that the uniforms developed holes, tears and color fading after only a short period of use.
It is a question of the M23 uniform — aka the Nordic Combat Uniform — which is used by troops from Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
Norwegian received their uniforms in January, but national newspaper VG has reported they have since stopped using the new garments — and called off more deliveries of them.
Tests of the garments revealed that the fabric on the upper part of the shirt loses its ability to hold together when it gets wet with sweat, VG reported, citing an internal armed forces message.
In Finland, the combat uniforms’ rollout began in northern garrisons at the beginning of 2024, according to IS.
Seaside pool plans
The popular Allas Sea Pool — located in the heart of Helsinki by the harbourside Market Square — is set for demolition, according to commercial news channel MTV.
Citing an announcement by real estate developer Nordic Urban, the seaside restaurant-sauna-pool facility was originally planned to be temporary.
It opened about ten years ago, and its current lease is due to expire in 2030.
There are plans to improve flood protection fortifications along the harbour, which is why the whole structure needs to be taken down, according to the developer.
However, there are plans to build a new-and-improved Allas Sea Pool nearby, according to Nordic Urban.
There are plans for the updated facility to feature larger sauna and pool areas, an indoor spa, as well as concert and conference spaces for year-round use.
The project’s budget is currently estimated at 65 million euros.
According to MTV, the current Allas Sea Pool attracts around 800,000 visitors per year.
Walking keeps you healthy
Taking 7,000 steps per day offers significant health benefits, according to newspaper Iltalehti, citing the Finnish Medical Society Duodecim.
Duodecim regularly issues health-related recommendations and guidelines. The important part of this advice was that even light exercise is better than little physical activity.
It recommends that people partake in 150-300 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week — or 75-150 minutes of weekly vigorous exercise.
According to the group, walking can be a good way to take care of moderate-intensity workouts.
It noted that people should also train their muscular fitness at least twice a week, Iltalehti reported.
According to Duodecim, low physical activity is a risk factor for, for example, arterial diseases and type 2 diabetes. It added that exercise is an important part of the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of many types of diseases.
Edited at 11:00 on 11 June 2026 to add the rendered illustration of the planned second Allas Sea Pool.
