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Safe countries of origin for asylum seekers to be designated at EU level

Type:Press release Publication date:12.6.2025 13.52

Government to tighten conditions for family reunification

Type:Press release Publication date:12.6.2025 13.36

Guide on the activation and use of civil defence shelters sent out for comments

Type:Press release Publication date:12.6.2025 12.48

Reception allowance to remain at reduced level

Type:Press release Publication date:11.6.2025 15.37

Ministry of the Interior issues new decree on smoke alarms

Type:Press release Publication date:11.6.2025 12.25

Minister Rantanen meets with Nigerian Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo

Type:Press release Publication date:10.6.2025 17.50

Government to tighten conditions for permanent residence permits

Type:Press release Publication date:5.6.2025 13.46

Government proposes extension for introducing real time text in emergency calls

Type:Press release Publication date:5.6.2025 13.40

Government supplementary budget proposal invests in readiness and preparedness

Type:Press release Publication date:28.5.2025 12.09

Export of civilian ammunition to require authorisation

Type:Press release Publication date:22.5.2025 13.30

Government supports Common European System for Returns

Type:Press release Publication date:15.5.2025 13.48

Finland sent material assistance to regions affected by earthquake in Myanmar

Type:Press release Publication date:23.4.2025 12.36

Finland's eastern border to remain closed until further notice

Type:Press release Publication date:16.4.2025 13.52

Introducing centralised system for banking data requests by authorities

Type:Press release Publication date:10.4.2025 13.48

Finland provides material assistance to Moldova

Type:Press release Publication date:10.4.2025 12.34

Minister of the Interior Rantanen visits Greece

Type:Press release Publication date:3.4.2025 9.34

Finland to provide expert assistance in Southeast Asia

Type:Press release Publication date:2.4.2025 15.20

Finland provides expert assistance to investigate house fires in Libya

Type:Press release Publication date:2.4.2025 13.33

New legislation to step up fight against organised crime

Type:Press release Publication date:27.3.2025 14.47

Government proposes stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship

Type:Press release Publication date:27.3.2025 13.37

Finnish Government proposes to extend validity of Border Security Act

Type:Press release Publication date:27.3.2025 13.25

Report: Rescue services have maintained a good service level

Type:Press release Publication date:27.3.2025 12.06

Finland and Ukraine to intensify cooperation on civil defence shelters

Type:Press release Publication date:19.3.2025 18.16

Finland to host Nordic rescue exercise in Oulu in September

Type:Press release Publication date:17.3.2025 11.23

Minister of the Interior Rantanen visits Ukraine

Type:Press release Publication date:13.3.2025 8.00

Government proposes stricter conditions for family reunification

Type:Press release Publication date:6.3.2025 14.02

Denmark and Finland step up cooperation in preparedness matters

Type:Press release Publication date:4.3.2025 12.05

Government to ensure seamless continuation of temporary protection 

Type:Press release Publication date:27.2.2025 13.41

Finland continues its active support for Ukraine

Type:Press release Publication date:24.2.2025 11.22

Report exploring introduction of citizenship test now complete 

Type:Press release Publication date:19.2.2025 11.40

Preparedness guide has already accumulated around half a million visits

Type:Press release Publication date:18.2.2025 11.40

EU to roll out common Entry/Exit System progressively

Type:Press release Publication date:13.2.2025 14.24

Export of civilian ammunition to require authorisation

Type:Press release Publication date:6.2.2025 13.33

Finnish Government supports negotiations for EU–Interpol agreement

Type:Press release Publication date:30.1.2025 13.51

Conditions for obtaining a permanent residence permit to be tightened

Type:Press release Publication date:27.1.2025 12.19

Minister of the Interior Rantanen visited Somalia

Type:Press release Publication date:22.1.2025 15.32

Finnish Government prepares to extend validity of Border Security Act

Type:Press release Publication date:9.1.2025 14.14

Finland delivered assistance from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine

Type:Press release Publication date:8.1.2025 13.06

Matti Sarasmaa appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior

Type:Press release Publication date:19.12.2024 14.56

Project launched to review Finnish Border Guard’s preparedness powers

Type:Press release Publication date:11.12.2024 10.11

Government proposes amendments to legislation on temporary protection

Type:Press release Publication date:5.12.2024 14.09

The Nordic countries must be prepared for threats of all kinds

Type:Press release Publication date:28.11.2024 14.16

Requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship to be tightened

Type:Press release Publication date:27.11.2024 12.19

New guide instructs people how to prepare for incidents and crises in Finland

Type:Press release Publication date:18.11.2024 9.00

Export of ammunition intended for civilian use to become subject to authorisation

Type:Press release Publication date:25.10.2024 9.11

National NPO sector assessment highlights risk-based approach 

Type:Press release Publication date:23.10.2024 10.36

Legislation on temporary protection to be reformed

Type:Press release Publication date:16.10.2024 14.24

Finland prepares for application of EU Pact on Migration and Asylum

Type:Press release Publication date:15.10.2024 14.23

Government proposes amendments to regulation on detention and entry bans

Type:Press release Publication date:3.10.2024 13.59

Joint EU crisis preparedness helps support preparedness in all Member States

Type:Press release Publication date:6.9.2024 12.30

Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue

Type:Press release Publication date:3.9.2024 14.18

Phase two of Rescue Act reform launched

Type:Press release Publication date:27.8.2024 9.09