Legislative project launched to enable scratch cards to be given as gifts
The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to prepare amendments to the Lotteries Act and the Gambling Act concerning the claiming of winnings, with the aim of making it possible to give scratch cards as gifts. The project will run until 31 December 2026.
European Coalition for Civil Preparedness and Resilience met in Helsinki: Russia is the most serious security threat to Europe
Ministers responsible for preparedness from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland and Germany have issued a joint statement in connection with their meeting in Helsinki on 16 April.
Government submits several proposals to Parliament concerning migration
On 16 April 2026, the Government submitted proposals to Parliament on implementing the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum, reforming regulation on removal from the country and introducing a citizenship test.
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Finland may provide international rescue service assistance upon the request of another country, the EU or an international organisation.
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Removal and departure from the country »
If a person does not meet the conditions for legal stay in Finland, they are required to leave the country.
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Violent radicalisation refers to justifying violence based on one's own view of the world, or on ideological grounds.
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Finland has official flag days and national flag days designated in the calendar. The flag may be flown on other days as well.
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