FIFor the first time ever, 35 Alko stores in Finland opened on Sunday, a change made possible by amendments to the Alcohol Act passed by Parliament on June 23 with a vote of 98–77. The move was welcomed by customers at the Espoo Sellon store, who viewed it as an improvement in service and convenience. Store manager Heikki Sara expressed surprise at the number of customers who arrived on Sunday morning. One customer, Jarmo Pasanen, stated that his goal was to do something no Finn had ever done before—visit an Alko store on a Sunday. Another customer, Jouni Maaranto, noted that the change would eliminate the need to plan ahead for unexpected situations, such as needing alcohol for a weekend trip. The decision to open on Sundays has sparked discussion about why Alko stores remain closed on Sundays while other supermarkets are open.
Bias read (Center): The article presents the opening of Alko stores on Sundays as a policy change resulting from legislative action by the Finnish Parliament. It includes perspectives from both customers and store staff, providing balanced views on the impact of this change. There is no overt ideological framing or slm
