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Agreement between Finland and Sweden to step up police cooperation in the border area
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19.10.2021 15.59
Legislative proposal related to the Smart Borders Package to Parliament
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14.10.2021 14.36
Restrictions on entry to be amended from 18 October
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14.10.2021 14.28
Free provision of executive assistance to child welfare and emergency social services by the police made statutory
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14.10.2021 13.36
EU home affairs ministers discuss migration, situation in Afghanistan and fight against child sexual abuse
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7.10.2021 14.48
Restrictions on entry at external borders extended until 24 October
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7.10.2021 14.27
Amendment to the reception act would clarify responsibilities for preparing for mass influx of migrants
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7.10.2021 13.57
National implementation of EU Directive on access to financial information proceeds to Parliament
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7.10.2021 13.51
Amendments to clarify the Nationality Act circulated for comments
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1.10.2021 13.22
Attitudes and cooperation decisive in reaching incident prevention targets
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30.9.2021 12.02
Report: The special provision on trafficking in human beings is rarely used as grounds for a victim’s residence permit
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28.9.2021 10.00
Budget proposal appropriations fail to make up for a deficit that has grown over the years
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27.9.2021 11.37
New act to manage EU Home Affairs Funds during 2021–2027 programming period
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23.9.2021 14.28
Interoperability of EU information systems will be enhanced
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23.9.2021 14.27
Reform of the Lotteries Act aims to combat gambling-related harm more effectively
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23.9.2021 13.42
Restrictions on entry at external borders extended until 10 October
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16.9.2021 14.59
Legislative proposal on long-term D visa facilitates labour migration
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16.9.2021 14.16
Amendment to the Money Collection Act would allow for voluntary carbon offsetting services
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16.9.2021 13.47
Changes to restrictions on entry at external borders
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2.9.2021 14.53
Recruitment procedure for civilian crisis management experts to be reformed
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2.9.2021 14.49
Rescue Act to be reformed on basis of preliminary study and comments received during consultation round
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31.8.2021 10.51
EU home affairs ministers to discuss situation in Afghanistan
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30.8.2021 12.42
No significant increase in prices from chimney sweeping reform but sweeping intervals have lengthened
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25.8.2021 13.52
Flight carrying people evacuated from Afghanistan has arrived in Finland
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23.8.2021 12.05
Restrictions on entry at external borders extended until 19 September
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19.8.2021 14.34
Non-return of persons from Finland to Afghanistan – policy in line with UN advisory
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18.8.2021 17.02
Government added to its decision on Afghanistan
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15.8.2021 18.28
Afghans who have worked for the authorities can be admitted to Finland
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13.8.2021 17.48
Right to family life and best interests of the child form basis for legislative project on family reunification
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13.8.2021 15.33
Tomi Vuori to be appointed Director General of the Police Department of the Ministry of the Interior
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12.8.2021 13.59
Akseli Koskela appointed as State Secretary to Minister of the Interior Ohisalo
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12.8.2021 13.56
Changes to restrictions on entry into the country
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12.8.2021 13.48
Changes to restrictions on entry at external borders
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5.8.2021 14.37
Ilkka Salmi appointed as EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator
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26.7.2021 13.01
Finland sends rescue services material assistance to Lithuania
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20.7.2021 10.46
Use of broadband services for public authority communications to be ensured at security-critical sites
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15.7.2021 14.46
Opening hours at border crossing points between Finland and Norway to be lifted on Monday 19 July
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15.7.2021 13.59
Fees charged for identity cards to change from 2 August 2021
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13.7.2021 13.00
Minister of the Interior Ohisalo participates in European Commission's quota refugee forum – Finland's good practices on agenda
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8.7.2021 14.35
Revision of Schengen evaluation mechanism enhances trust between Member States
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8.7.2021 13.46
Internal border control continues until 25 July
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8.7.2021 13.32
Internal border control will continue until 25 July - changes to external border control as well
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8.7.2021 13.27
Ministry of the Interior determines objectives for Finland's comprehensive migration policy
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30.6.2021 15.17
Report on improving the safety and security of the premises of religious communities has been published
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30.6.2021 12.01
Restrictions on entry into Finland from certain countries to be eased from 1 July
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29.6.2021 14.32
Identity Card Act will be amended – in future applicants will be fingerprinted
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29.6.2021 14.26
Finland sends material assistance to help Namibia fight COVID-19 epidemic
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24.6.2021 14.02
Legislative amendments concerning preparedness for mass influx of migrants circulated for comments
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23.6.2021 12.57
New act would clarify when the police may request executive assistance from the Defence Forces
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23.6.2021 11.55
Keep in mind the risk of forest fires at Midsummer
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21.6.2021 12.29
Restrictions on entry into Finland from EU and Schengen countries to be eased from 21 June
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17.6.2021 13.19
Changing employers made easier for seasonal workers
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17.6.2021 10.29
The Act on the Interoperability of the European Union’s Information Systems circulated for comments
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16.6.2021 15.36
Legislative proposal related to the Smart Borders Package sent out for comments
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8.6.2021 10.07
Yli-Vakkuri appointed director of International Affairs Unit
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3.6.2021 14.07
Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 27 June
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3.6.2021 14.04
Police traffic enforcement and safety programme has been published, with the aim of reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries
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2.6.2021 8.58
Additional police funding for preventative work targeting children and young adults
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27.5.2021 12.53
Finland sends material assistance to help Nepal fight COVID-19 epidemic
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26.5.2021 17.35
Project seeks solutions to address the situation of those without a right of stay in the country
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24.5.2021 15.47
Draft equality and non-discrimination action plan for rescue services submitted for statements
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24.5.2021 15.38
Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 15 June
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20.5.2021 14.15
Finland is the safest country in the world for all people and population groups
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20.5.2021 13.30
Report: Community sponsorships for quota refugees could supplement authorities’ measures
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20.5.2021 13.00
Only moderate increases to funding of basic activities of internal security authorities
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12.5.2021 14.20
EU steps up dialogue and deepens partnerships with the countries of origin and transit of migration
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11.5.2021 15.59
Finland sends material assistance to help India fight COVID-19 epidemic
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11.5.2021 12.07
Members of some religious communities in Finland worry about safety of their premises
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7.5.2021 12.06
Action Plan for the Prevention of Irregular Entry and Stay updated
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5.5.2021 13.55
Ministry of the Interior has launched investigation into an accident in connection with a building fire in Kerimäki
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4.5.2021 16.28
Finland offers assistance to help India fight COVID-19 epidemic
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27.4.2021 18.31
Milja Henttonen appointed Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Ohisalo
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26.4.2021 11.56
Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 25 May
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22.4.2021 14.18
Additional funding of around EUR 5.7 million to the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund
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22.4.2021 14.11
Effectiveness of the new Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police to be assessed
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22.4.2021 13.25
Finland participates in the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks
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16.4.2021 14.56
Tiina Kivinen appointed Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Ohisalo
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16.4.2021 10.33
Summary of online targeting and shaming published
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12.4.2021 12.01
Draft new act on the treatment of persons in police custody sent out for comments
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9.4.2021 15.31
Government proposal on safety at football matches and other sports events submitted to Parliament
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8.4.2021 13.50
Preliminary study on the reform of the Rescue Act sent out for comments
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8.4.2021 11.19
Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 30 April
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31.3.2021 14.55
A guide on good practices for identifying and preventing hate crimes has been published
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31.3.2021 10.06
Jarno Lappalainen returns to his post as Special Adviser
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23.3.2021 12.39
Bills on updating the provisions on Schengen Information System were submitted to Parliament
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18.3.2021 14.05
Residence permit practices concerning victims of human trafficking are being reviewed
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18.3.2021 11.27
Foreign affairs and home affairs ministers to discuss external aspects of EU migration policy
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15.3.2021 13.18
Home affairs ministers will discuss enhancing the resilience of critical entities providing essential services
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11.3.2021 15.38
Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 17 April
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11.3.2021 14.20
Finland sends international rescue service expert assistance to Equatorial Guinea
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11.3.2021 8.32
Entry restrictions imposed by Finland currently necessary to slow down spread of pandemic
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4.3.2021 17.22
New project aims to reform national guidance system for rescue services
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26.2.2021 12.12
Europol Regulation on the prevention of cross-border crime to be updated
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25.2.2021 14.18
The study surveys what types of work- and study-based pathways for legal migration are available in different countries for use by people in need of international protection
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23.2.2021 10.21
Proposal for free provision of executive assistance to child welfare and social and crisis emergency services by the police
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18.2.2021 14.46
Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 18 March
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18.2.2021 14.15
Measures preventing violent extremism and radicalisation proceed
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18.2.2021 8.48
Study explores combined effects of Aliens Act amendments – many recommended measures now under preparation
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16.2.2021 8.45
Consultation begins on national implementation of EU directive on access to financial information
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12.2.2021 10.24
Changes to restrictions on entry into the country
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11.2.2021 14.41