12:55â˘Midsummer Traffic Begins
â¨The newspapers report on Midsummer holiday traffic beginning across Finland, with live coverage showing congestion on Ring Road I and expectations of afternoon rush hours in Central Finland, while northern gas stations advise travelers (Iltalehti, Ilta-Sanomat, Kaleva, Keski-Suomen Maakuntalehti, Aamulehti). Helsinki faces scrutiny over Finland's largest data breach affecting 300,000 residents, with Mayor Sazonov responding to questions about responsibility and the city's public silence on accountability (Helsingin Sanomat). The Karfi family's American lawyer confirms their eighth child has been born and the entire family is doing well (MTV Uutiset). Political tensions continue as SDP faces criticism over wavering positions on security issues critical to Finland's defense (Suomen Uutiset).