National Strategy for the Prevention of and Response to Environmental Damage guides preparedness for current and future threats
16.2.2023 14.55
The Government has adopted a resolution on the National Strategy for the Prevention of and Response to Environmental Damage extending to 2035. The Strategy's main objective is to guide the authorities’ preparedness for current and future threats of environmental damage. The Ministry of the Interior directs, guides and supervises the prevention of and response to oil and chemical spills from ships.
Proposal for restructuring the education and training in Finland’s rescue services and emergency response centre operations sent out for comments
18.10.2022 14.14
The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft proposal on the levels and system of qualifications and degree programmes in rescue services and emergency response centre operations. The draft proposal contains two alternatives for education and training in rescue services and one for education and training in emergency response centre operations. Comments on the draft will be accepted until 14 November 2022.
Ministry of the Interior assesses situation of Ukrainians who have fled war:
One in three Ukrainians wants to stay in Finland while many are uncertain about the future
7.9.2022 15.03
In June-July, the Ministry of the Interior conducted an online survey to assess the situation and need for different services of Ukrainians who have fled to Finland. A total of 2,136 people responded to the survey.
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National Strategy for the Prevention of and Response to Environmental Damage guides preparedness for current and future threats
Press release
16.2.2023 14.55
Proposal for restructuring the education and training in Finland’s rescue services and emergency response centre operations sent out for comments
Press release
18.10.2022 14.14
One in three Ukrainians wants to stay in Finland while many are uncertain about the future
Press release
7.9.2022 15.03
Proposed amendments to emergency response centre legislation sent out for comments
Press release
24.3.2022 11.26
Budget proposal appropriations fail to make up for a deficit that has grown over the years
Press release
27.9.2021 11.37
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