The day opened with the Leijonat's controversial loss to Switzerland still echoing, but editorial focus quickly shifted to a nationwide berry cartel revealed by the KKV. By mid-morning, the cartel dominated headlines, with details of price-fixing among major firms and a proposed €9.4 million penalty. Simultaneously, the Kalasatama fire investigation continued, with new information about an open stairwell door. In the afternoon, a suspected Russian airspace violation off Porkala briefly seized attention, but the cartel story persisted. By evening, a government budget crisis erupted: Finance Minister Purra froze the budget over a peat subsidy dispute, halting drone defense funds. The day ended with the budget stalemate and the cartel as the twin pillars of coverage, while the Leijonat and Kalasatama faded.