Wellbeing & Lifestyle: Finnish sauna bathing is linked to lower stress and improved mood, with researchers pointing to effects on vascular elasticity and blood pressure, especially for frequent bathers who combine sauna with exercise. Mental Health Research: A study from Finland’s Northern Finland Birth Cohort suggests higher-intensity physical activity is tied to fewer depression and anxiety symptoms, shifting focus from “more movement” to how hard you move. Public Safety & Health: Domestic violence victims rose 20% in Finland in 2025, with women making up most adult victims and men most suspects—an update that underlines ongoing pressure on prevention and support services. Sports & Recovery: Denmark’s Christian Eriksen says he’s “feeling good” after collapsing again during a friendly, stressing his ICD did what it was designed to do and that recovery has started at home. Regional Security: Ukraine’s Zelensky met Nordic and Baltic leaders in Estonia to address drones crossing the region, with talks on cheaper ways to shoot drones down using Ukrainian know-how. Culture & Community: Oulu 2026’s tech-forward art scene gets a boost as Estonian art centre Maajaam brings technological art to the European Capital of Culture programme. International Arts: The European Museum of the Year Award shortlist includes Lisbon’s MUDE, with the theme “Inclusion for All” shaping debates on access and participatory museums. Gambling Policy: Finland is set to open a regulated iGaming market on July 1, 2027, with 50 B2C license applications already submitted ahead of competition with Veikkaus.