The day began with the Viertola school shooting aftermath dominating: the shooter's grandfather was sentenced for providing the weapon, a story that persisted across sources throughout the day. By mid-morning, multiple school threats in Oulu prompted lockdowns, later deemed hoaxes. In the afternoon, geopolitical stories emerged: reports claimed Putin retreated to a bunker, and President Stubb warned Finland has five years to prepare. The evening brought revelations that Britain accused Russia of funneling migrants through Finland to destabilize the country. A violent attack on a counter-protester at a far-right Vappu march was widely covered, with Tampere planning to relocate future protests.