The day began with a gloomy economic outlook: the finance ministry downgraded its 2026 forecast to 0.6% growth, citing the Middle East crisis, and the opposition filed an interpellation on the government's failed economic policy. However, by late morning, Q1 GDP data showed an unexpected surge, with economists calling it an 'explosive start'. This positive news was overshadowed by Vappu celebrations, which dominated the afternoon. In the evening, police cleared Kaivopuisto park after three minors were suspected of aggravated assault, ending the festivities abruptly. Other stories included a former Pentecostal church leader admitting embezzlement, a large police operation in Mäntsälä, and a major fire at a Russian oil refinery after a Ukrainian strike.