16:26â˘Leijonat's Medal Dreams Fading Against USA
â¨The newspapers extensively report on Finland's national hockey team ("Leijonat") facing elimination in their World Championship quarterfinal match against the USA, who now hold a two-goal lead in the final period (Helsingin Sanomat, Iltalehti, Ilta-Sanomat, MTV Uutiset). In political news, the opposition questioned Prime Minister Orpo and Foreign Minister Valtonen about the Gaza situation (Hufvudstadsbladet, Kansan Uutiset). Other topics include plans for a hotel in Tampere with detailed renderings now published (Aamulehti), increased environmental subsidies (Maaseudun Tulevaisuus), and continuing tensions in the Baltic Sea (MV-lehti).