Finland & EU Policy: Finland’s government has submitted the EU “Passenger Package” proposals to parliament, aiming to simplify long-distance and cross-border rail booking and strengthen passenger rights, while pushing for proportionate rules that won’t overload businesses and public authorities. Public Safety: Police say a Kontula shopping centre fire in April was triggered by a technical fault in an electric device; one employee died and investigators found no crime link. Crime & Courts: The “Tinder Swindler” Simon Leviev has settled with the real Leviev diamond family, ending remaining legal disputes; he previously served prison time in Finland for fraud. International Mobility: China published a visa-free list for 35 European countries, including Finland, allowing short stays for tourism, business or visits. Business & Tech: Scaleway acquired HPC specialist Qarnot, adding waste-heat recovery expertise to its cloud and AI platform. Labour Market: A new look at Europe’s youth unemployment shows big gaps across countries, with Finland among the higher-rate Nordic performers. Regional Security: The Kremlin accused Ukraine of attacks on international energy infrastructure, citing alleged incidents tied to gas routes to Turkey. Local Tragedy: A missing Indian student from Hyderabad was found dead in Helsinki waters; police say no foul play is suspected.