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EU home affairs ministers expected to reach preliminary agreement on extension of temporary protection of Ukrainians
Type:Press release
Publication date:13.6.2025 8.55
New legislation to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure and resilience of society
Type:Press release
Publication date:12.6.2025 14.21
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
Ministry of the Interior to prepare legislative amendment to extend passport validity to 10 years
Type:Press release
Publication date:12.6.2025 12.54
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
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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
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Publication date:5.6.2025 13.40
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Kyiv: Finland and Ukraine will establish a coalition to support the construction of civil defence shelters
Type:Press release
Publication date:28.5.2025 19.47
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
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Publication date:22.5.2025 13.30
Legislative amendments improving efficiency of asylum system to enter into force on 1 June
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Publication date:22.5.2025 13.29
Minister of the Interior Rantanen meets with other ministers responsible for preparedness in Brussels
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Publication date:22.5.2025 13.05
Government supports Common European System for Returns
Type:Press release
Publication date:15.5.2025 13.48
Minister Rantanen and Estonian Minister of the Interior Igor Taro meet in Helsinki
Type:Press release
Publication date:13.5.2025 16.37
Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen: Decisions in government spending limits discussion will improve internal security
Type:Press release
Publication date:24.4.2025 15.53
New amendment to allow municipal health protection authorities to issue emergency warnings
Type:Press release
Publication date:24.4.2025 13.39
Minister of the Interior Rantanen meets Sweden’s Minister for Migration Forssell and Minister for Civil Defence Bohlin
Type:Press release
Publication date:23.4.2025 14.18
Finland sent material assistance to regions affected by earthquake in Myanmar
Type:Press release
Publication date:23.4.2025 12.36
Government proposes more extensive rights for intelligence authorities to disclose criminal information
Type:Press release
Publication date:16.4.2025 13.59
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
New amendments to provisions on detention and entry ban help safeguard public order and security
Type:Press release
Publication date:3.4.2025 14.00
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
Minister of the Interior Rantanen to attend meeting on organised immigration crime in London
Type:Press release
Publication date:31.3.2025 9.28
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
European preparedness requires stronger cooperation among Member States
Type:Column
Publication date:27.3.2025 10.07
Gambling system reform – Licensing introduced to open betting and online casino games market to competition
Type:Press release
Publication date:20.3.2025 13.45
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 changes to asylum examinations, travel to countries of origin and enforcement of deportations
Type:Press release
Publication date:6.3.2025 14.03
Government proposes stricter conditions for family reunification
Type:Press release
Publication date:6.3.2025 14.02
Home affairs ministers to discuss measures to increase submarine cable security and effectiveness of returns
Type:Press release
Publication date:5.3.2025 9.30
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
Minister of the Interior Rantanen and Czechia's Minister of the Interior Vít Rakušan to meet in Finland
Type:Press release
Publication date:20.2.2025 15.53
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
Comments requested on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act
Type:Press release
Publication date:13.2.2025 12.35
Export of civilian ammunition to require authorisation
Type:Press release
Publication date:6.2.2025 13.33
Proposal to amend regulation on biometric data in crime prevention circulated for comments
Type:Press release
Publication date:3.2.2025 14.22
Finnish Government supports negotiations for EU–Interpol agreement
Type:Press release
Publication date:30.1.2025 13.51
EU home affairs ministers to discuss threats to internal security as well as migration management
Type:Press release
Publication date:30.1.2025 9.16
Conditions for obtaining a permanent residence permit to be tightened
Type:Press release
Publication date:27.1.2025 12.19
Government proposes more effective procedure for compensating the building of barriers on eastern border
Type:Press release
Publication date:23.1.2025 14.04
Minister of the Interior Rantanen visited Somalia
Type:Press release
Publication date:22.1.2025 15.32
Agreement on police cooperation between Finland and Sweden to enter into force in the beginning of February
Type:Press release
Publication date:16.1.2025 13.45
Finnish Government prepares to extend validity of Border Security Act
Type:Press release
Publication date:9.1.2025 14.14
Transitional period to be extended for provisions on accessibility of emergency calls
Type:Press release
Publication date:9.1.2025 9.56
Finland delivered assistance from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine
Type:Press release
Publication date:8.1.2025 13.06
Changes in the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior at the turn of the year
Type:Press release
Publication date:20.12.2024 11.00
Matti Sarasmaa appointed as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior
Type:Press release
Publication date:19.12.2024 14.56
Changes to the fees of the Finnish Immigration Service and reception centres in 2025
Type:Press release
Publication date:19.12.2024 14.54
Government proposes new act to guide improvement of resilience and protection of infrastructure critical to functioning of society
Type:Press release
Publication date:19.12.2024 14.53
Information exchange for the purpose of combating crime to be enhanced between EU Member States
Type:Press release
Publication date:19.12.2024 14.46
EU digital travel document would improve efficiency of border controls and ensure smooth travel
Type:Press release
Publication date:19.12.2024 14.44
Fees charged by the police and the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service to change in 2025
Type:Press release
Publication date:19.12.2024 14.38
Ministry of the Interior's follow-up report finds no discrimination in preparation of refugee quota
Type:Press release
Publication date:17.12.2024 16.04
Home affairs ministers to discuss management of migration, preparedness and border security
Type:Press release
Publication date:12.12.2024 9.00
Finland continues to provide material assistance – truckload of solar panels delivered to Ukraine
Type:Press release
Publication date:11.12.2024 15.02
Finland to receive EUR 50 million in additional funding to strengthen surveillance at eastern border
Type:Press release
Publication date:11.12.2024 13.35
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
Finland to receive Afghans, Congolese, Syrians, Venezuelans and evacuees from Libya under refugee quota
Type:Press release
Publication date:28.11.2024 13.58
Requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship to be tightened
Type:Press release
Publication date:27.11.2024 12.19
Legislative amendments to improve efficiency of asylum process sent out for comments
Type:Press release
Publication date:26.11.2024 10.08
International protection becomes temporary – more attention paid to security concerns
Type:Press release
Publication date:21.11.2024 13.53
New guide instructs people how to prepare for incidents and crises in Finland
Type:Press release
Publication date:18.11.2024 9.00
New project aims to develop regulation on denial of admittance or stay and deportation
Type:Press release
Publication date:31.10.2024 15.47
Export of ammunition intended for civilian use to become subject to authorisation
Type:Press release
Publication date:25.10.2024 9.11
Government issues new decree to specify cooperation in preparedness for civil defence in wellbeing services counties
Type:Press release
Publication date:24.10.2024 14.21
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
Proposal to improve authorities’ electronic access to information on account transactions sent out for comments
Type:Press release
Publication date:10.10.2024 14.19
Home affairs ministers to discuss development of external border control and impact of external conflicts on the EU
Type:Press release
Publication date:10.10.2024 8.45
Government proposes amendments to regulation on detention and entry bans
Type:Press release
Publication date:3.10.2024 13.59
Finland to apply for EUR 50 million in funding from the Commission to strengthen surveillance at eastern border
Type:Press release
Publication date:26.9.2024 16.26
Government proposal on exchange of information between authorities of EU Member States submitted to Parliament
Type:Press release
Publication date:26.9.2024 14.21
Finland and Sweden to strengthen civil preparedness and emergency planning together
Type:Press release
Publication date:16.9.2024 15.10
Draft legislative proposal on tightening conditions for family reunification circulated for comments
Type:Press release
Publication date:12.9.2024 9.17
Joint EU crisis preparedness helps support preparedness in all Member States
Type:Press release
Publication date:6.9.2024 12.30
Minister Ranne: Government strengthens police and Border Guard activities in budget negotiations
Type:Press release
Publication date:3.9.2024 19.33
Prime Minister Orpo’s Government: Long-term economic adjustment continues, focus shifts to growth
Type:Press release
Publication date:3.9.2024 19.24
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
Municipal health protection authorities to be given powers to issue emergency warnings
Type:Press release
Publication date:26.8.2024 11.36