The day was dominated by Russia's condemnation of Finland's new law allowing nuclear weapons on its soil, with MV-lehti repeatedly highlighting Moscow's view of Finland as a 'real threat'. This followed the previous day's reports of Russian retaliation threats. Domestically, the Garden Helsinki arena subsidy scandal continued, with Prime Minister Orpo planning to pressure Minister Rydman using a rare parliamentary mechanism. Helsingin Sanomat reported that former minister Vapaavuori failed to report lobbying activities. Other stories included Russia closing border crossings with Finland, interpreted as a political message, and a police warning about videos of a fatal hit-and-run on Itäväylä. A 'super-El Niño' threatening global crops and a balcony safety ban in Vantaa also featured.