00:49 (21:49)⇢Festivities and Frictions: Police Clear Helsinki's Kaivopuisto During May Day Celebrations
⌨The newspapers report extensively on May Day celebrations across Finland, with festivities continuing in Helsinki despite cool weather (Helsingin Sanomat, Keski-Suomen Maakuntalehti). Police had to clear Kaivopuisto park following incidents involving assaults and rockets (Ilta-Sanomat). In other news, Ukraine and the USA have signed a minerals agreement (Iltalehti), while details have emerged about Vastaamo hacker Aleksanteri Kivimäki's luxurious lifestyle (MTV Uutiset). Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair criticized climate discourse as becoming "irrational" and "hysterical" (Suomen Uutiset), and certain Turku bars refused entry to students wearing overalls even on May Day Eve (Turun Sanomat).