Aviation & Defence Procurement: Finland is set to finalize this month its plan to replace the long-serving Gates Learjets, with the JETX program weighing bids from Embraer, Pilatus and Textron. Security & Tech: Optivian, behind the AI “Ollie” sales co-worker, says it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification for how it handles deal data. Nordic Business IT: DXC will help If Skadeförsäkring simplify and modernize its technology estate across the Nordics using DXC OASIS. EU Migration & Russia: Politico reports 11 EU countries, including Finland, are urging Brussels to tighten Schengen entry rules for Russian tourists. Baltic Security Drills: NATO launched the scaled-down BALTOPS naval exercise in the Baltic Sea near Russia’s borders, running to June 19 with participation including Finland. Housing Safety: Finnish authorities are urging housing companies to inspect balcony barrier safety, especially older fibre-cement structures, after a fatal fall in Helsinki. Politics & Jobs: Opposition parties have tabled a no-confidence motion over youth unemployment, demanding answers from the Orpo government. Russia-Ukraine War Spillover: Ukraine’s drones hit St. Petersburg targets, including the Kronstadt area, casting a shadow over Putin’s economic forum. Real Estate Screening: Finland blocked 14 foreign buyers from purchasing property, citing national security and defence supply concerns. Public Opinion: A Yle poll shows the gap narrowing between the opposition SDP and the governing NCP. Culture: Finnish conductor Hannu Lintu is named Music Director of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra from 2026–27.