Economy Watch: Finland’s central bank says growth is picking up faster than expected, with GDP projected to rise 1.7% this year and unemployment easing from about 10.4% toward 9.8% in 2027. AI & Power Politics: US President Donald Trump urged Google to “rethink” its massive Finland AI and data-centre plans, arguing US permitting is the issue and warning against strict oversight. Defense & Deterrence: Finland has joined France’s forward nuclear deterrence initiative, expanding European nuclear cooperation while stressing no nuclear weapons would be deployed on Finnish soil in peacetime. Arctic Security: EU leaders meeting in Rovaniemi put security at the centre of the bloc’s Arctic strategy, citing Russian military activity and new sea routes; Denmark’s PM also said Greenland talks with the US are still too early to judge but hopes for peaceful progress. Health: A Finnish study highlights a rare genetic cause of sudden youth death (PPA2), where alcohol can trigger severe cardiac events—prompting calls for genetic testing and strict abstinence. Culture & Travel: Northern Lights tourism in Lapland is booming, with experts stressing the phenomenon can’t be scheduled and depends on weather and guidance. Heritage Find: A metal detectorist uncovered Finland’s largest Viking Age silver hoard in southern Finland—about 4.5 kg of coins and jewellery dating to around 1000–1050.