13:26 (10:26)⇢President Skips Pride March While Serving as Patron
⌨The newspapers report on Helsinki Pride events as the march proceeds from Senate Square to Kaivopuisto park, with President Stubb serving as patron despite not participating in the parade itself - marking him as the first sitting president to hold this role (Helsingin Sanomat, Iltalehti, MTV Uutiset). NATO policy developments continue as the alliance formally recognizes illegal immigration as a national security threat, allowing border security expenses to count toward defense spending targets - particularly benefiting countries with Russian borders (Suomen Uutiset). Storm warnings affect the country with strong wind gusts expected (Ilta-Sanomat), while criminal activity includes a midnight restaurant break-in where thieves smashed windows and left bloody evidence (Aamulehti).