A popular story in Helsingin Sanomat suggests an hour's electric vehicle charging can cost a housing company hundreds of euros.
That's because a monthly power charge is determined by averaging the electricity consumption during the highest peak demand hour.
Housing companies in the capital, where EVs are more prevalent than elsewhere, have been particularly hit by this charge. Helsinki energy company, Helen, applies this charge to businesses, housing companies and even some single-family home customers.
Housing companies with low-voltage power transmission agreements with Helen face a charge of 5.65 euros per kilowatt during peak hours. To avoid this fee, EVs can be charged outside weekdays from 7am to 9pm or on weekends, according to HS.
For a weekly roundup of the top stories from Finland, as well as an Yle Areena tip, sign up for Yle's newsletter service with your Yle ID.
Expensive leaks
Readers are also interested in a tenant's nightmare featured in Iltalehti involving a 40,000-euro water damage bill.
A leaking dishwasher hose caused water damage in four apartments in Oulu.
According to housing firm Lumo, the tenants made two big mistakes: the dishwasher's water inlet hose had not been sealed as required and the dishwasher's shut-off valve had not been properly closed.
In court, the couple denied that they had left the shut-off valve open. Lumo was, however, able to prove that no one else had entered the apartment before the damage was discovered.
Music for thought
This winter, patients in the Turku region who suffer brain injuries, including strokes and dementia, may be eligible for music-based virtual reality therapy, reports Turun Sanomat.
Neurologists emphasise that for new neural networks to form after a brain injury, the brain must remain as active as possible, and that's where plugging into a virtual reality concert can help.
Scans have shown that music stimulates all areas of the brain, and the results of a pilot project in Turku have been promising. The most remarkable outcome, as reported by TS, involved a patient previously thought to be paralysed who began playing imaginary keys in the air while wearing the VR headset.
Users with an Yle ID can leave comments on our news stories. You can create your Yle ID via this link. Our guidelines on commenting and moderation are explained here.