Energy Prices Watch: Statistics Finland reports higher Q1 2026 prices for petrol, diesel, light fuel oil and electricity, while some energy inputs like forest chippings and milled peat fell. Public Health: THL says diabetes and chronic lung conditions are rising, with sleep apnoea linked to obesity and uneven work-disability trends across regions. Immigration & Citizenship: Finland’s parliament backs a new citizenship test law, with an exam in Finnish or Swedish set to start in 2027, alongside broader deportation and asylum reforms. EU Migration Pact: The EU Migration Pact takes effect, reshaping Finland’s asylum and deportation systems and intensifying political debate. NATO & Security: NATO is weighing options to defend Europe as the US plans to cut forces, with Finland and Sweden strengthening Arctic and drone-related defence readiness. Geopolitics at Kultaranta: Finland’s foreign minister defends India’s Russian oil purchases as compliant with the EU price cap, while Jaishankar pushes back on Western “double standards.” Workplace Safety: Finland’s government and social partners recommend employers pay wages when workers can’t work due to drone threats. Local Life: A Helsinki Navalny memorial bench was set on fire, adding to concerns about public safety and vandalism.