09:06â˘Powerful Earthquake Strikes Southeast Asia, Buildings Collapse in Bangkok
â¨The newspapers report on a major earthquake that struck Myanmar and was felt strongly in Bangkok, Thailand. Multiple sources describe emergency situations with collapsing buildings, casualties, and panic in Bangkok (Helsingin Sanomat, Iltalehti, Ilta-Sanomat, MTV Uutiset, Hufvudstadsbladet, Aamulehti). Other news includes Putin proposing a transitional government for Ukraine (Keski-Suomen Maakuntalehti), concerns about combining military readiness with austerity in Europe (Kansan Uutiset), and the continuing ground beef shortage in Finnish supermarkets (Maaseudun Tulevaisuus).