Juha Martelius appointed Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service
14.3.2024 13.24
On Thursday 14 March, the Government appointed Doctor of Social Science Juha Martelius Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service for a fixed term of five years (1 April 2024–31 March 2029).
Home affairs ministers to discuss migration and organised crime
24.1.2024 13.33
The EU home affairs ministers will gather in Antwerp and Brussels in Belgium on 24 and 25 January for an informal meeting of ministers. The ministers will discuss migration and organised crime related to drugs.
Finland's eastern border to remain closed
11.1.2024 13.35
The Government has decided that the border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia will remain closed until 11 February 2024. It will not be possible to submit applications for international protection at any border crossing points on the land border between Finland and Russia. The Government decided on the matter in its session on 11 January 2024.
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Home affairs ministers to discuss migration and organised crime
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Finland's eastern border to remain closed
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Home affairs ministers to discuss more effective return procedures
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4.12.2023 14.32
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