The day was dominated by two parallel narratives: the escalating Garden Helsinki scandal and the NATO summit in Ankara. From early morning, opposition parties demanded Prime Minister Orpo's resignation over alleged misleading of parliament regarding the arena project, with SDP calling for an emergency session. This political pressure built throughout the day, overshadowing other domestic news. Simultaneously, the NATO summit opened with Trump's arrival casting a shadow; he criticized allies and claimed the US should control Greenland. Finland announced a €400 million surveillance aircraft purchase from Saab, while Kremlin declared the 'special operation' a 'real war'. In sports, Nordic combined was shockingly removed from the Olympics, and Russia's return was confirmed, drawing Finnish condemnation. Argentina's dramatic World Cup win over Egypt, with Messi in tears, dominated evening coverage.