Drug Poisoning Watch: Finland saw 604 poisoning deaths in 2025, with 224 linked to drug poisonings—up from 209 the year before—according to THL, with fatal cases often involving combinations of substances and more frequent detection of synthetic drugs like alpha-PVP. Public Health & Research Access: A University of Eastern Finland study finds people with dementia and caregivers can take part in demanding research with little burden—90% reported no burden—using a “law clinic” model that also addresses legal rights and decision-making. Lifestyle & Longevity: Finnish researchers report higher BMI in adolescence is linked to faster biological aging in adulthood, using data from the Young Finns Study and pointing to the need for early prevention. Fitness Equity: A European Commission Eurobarometer survey says Europeans are exercising more, but access remains unequal; Finland and Denmark lead daily activity while Portugal, Greece and Romania lag. Immigration Policy (Family Reunification): Finland’s Immigration Service set out conditions for foreign residents to sponsor siblings and other relatives, including proof of full mental and physical dependence—not just financial ties. AI Governance (Global, with Finland in the mix): At the UN General Assembly, AI dominated debate as leaders split between calls for international rules and US opposition to global control; Finland was among countries urging safeguards. Finnish AI Infrastructure: Helsinki-based Verda raised $189M in a Series B to expand AI cloud GPU capacity in Finland and Iceland, pushing valuation above $1B.