Current issues - Ministry of the Interior

Members of some religious communities in Finland worry about safety of their premises

Press release 7.5.2021 12.06

Action Plan for the Prevention of Irregular Entry and Stay updated

Press release 5.5.2021 13.55

Ministry of the Interior has launched investigation into an accident in connection with a building fire in Kerimäki

Press release 4.5.2021 16.28

Finland offers assistance to help India fight COVID-19 epidemic

Press release 27.4.2021 18.31

Milja Henttonen appointed Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Ohisalo

Press release 26.4.2021 11.56

Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 25 May

Press release 22.4.2021 14.18

Additional funding of around EUR 5.7 million to the Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund

Press release 22.4.2021 14.11

Effectiveness of the new Act on the Processing of Personal Data by the Police to be assessed

Press release 22.4.2021 13.25

Finland participates in the Humanitarian Networks and Partnerships Weeks

Press release 16.4.2021 14.56

Tiina Kivinen appointed Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Ohisalo

Press release 16.4.2021 10.33

Summary of online targeting and shaming published

Press release 12.4.2021 12.01

Draft new act on the treatment of persons in police custody sent out for comments

Press release 9.4.2021 15.31

Government proposal on safety at football matches and other sports events submitted to Parliament

Press release 8.4.2021 13.50

Preliminary study on the reform of the Rescue Act sent out for comments

Press release 8.4.2021 11.19

Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 30 April

Press release 31.3.2021 14.55

A guide on good practices for identifying and preventing hate crimes has been published

News item 31.3.2021 10.06

Jarno Lappalainen returns to his post as Special Adviser

Press release 23.3.2021 12.39

Bills on updating the provisions on Schengen Information System were submitted to Parliament

Press release 18.3.2021 14.05

Residence permit practices concerning victims of human trafficking are being reviewed

Press release 18.3.2021 11.27

Foreign affairs and home affairs ministers to discuss external aspects of EU migration policy

Press release 15.3.2021 13.18

Home affairs ministers will discuss enhancing the resilience of critical entities providing essential services

Press release 11.3.2021 15.38

Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 17 April

Press release 11.3.2021 14.20

Finland sends international rescue service expert assistance to Equatorial Guinea

Press release 11.3.2021 8.32

Entry restrictions imposed by Finland currently necessary to slow down spread of pandemic

Press release 4.3.2021 17.22

New project aims to reform national guidance system for rescue services

Press release 26.2.2021 12.12

Europol Regulation on the prevention of cross-border crime to be updated

Press release 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

Press release 23.2.2021 10.21

Proposal for free provision of executive assistance to child welfare and social and crisis emergency services by the police

Press release 18.2.2021 14.46

Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 18 March

Press release 18.2.2021 14.15

Measures preventing violent extremism and radicalisation proceed

Press release 18.2.2021 8.48

Study explores combined effects of Aliens Act amendments – many recommended measures now under preparation

Press release 16.2.2021 8.45

Consultation begins on national implementation of EU directive on access to financial information

Press release 12.2.2021 10.24

Changes to restrictions on entry into the country

Press release 11.2.2021 14.41

Employers should support victims of online targeting and shaming more effectively in future

Press release 11.2.2021 9.04

Finland and Sweden to reinforce their civil preparedness through closer cooperation

Press release 10.2.2021 11.11

Strategy on expatriate Finns to give expatriates more opportunities to exert their influence

Press release 1.2.2021 15.09

ISF call for proposals launched – about EUR 4.2 million available for new projects

Press release 1.2.2021 11.17

The Commission's directive proposal aims to enhance the resilience of critical entities providing essential services in the EU

Press release 28.1.2021 14.03

Antti Pelttari to continue as Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service

Press release 28.1.2021 13.40

EU home affairs ministers to discuss future of Schengen and reform of migration and asylum policy

27.1.2021 15.59

Restrictions on entry into Finland to be tightened on 27 January

Press release 22.1.2021 20.20

Act on the Marketing and Use of Explosives Precursors to enter into force on 1 February 2021

Press release 14.1.2021 14.31

Restrictions on entry extended until 9 February

Press release 7.1.2021 14.10

Proposal for reforming Lotteries Act sent out for comments

Press release 7.1.2021 13.51

European Border and Coast Guard standing corps to begin activities on 1 January

Press release 30.12.2020 13.44

Fees charged by the Finnish Immigration Service to change in 2021

Press release 22.12.2020 14.27

Changes in the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior at the turn of the year

Press release 18.12.2020 15.26

An action programme to reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries

Press release 18.12.2020 14.42

Ministry of the Interior appointed a working group to harmonise instructions on use of unmanned aircraft by authorities

News item 18.12.2020 13.00

Fees charged by the police to change in 2021

Press release 18.12.2020 11.22

Authorities' badges and identity cards to reflect equality of national languages

Press release 17.12.2020 10.27

Home affairs ministers discuss EU migration policy reform and internal security

Press release 11.12.2020 15.26

Restrictions on entry extended until 12 January

Press release 10.12.2020 14.20

Government submitted its proposal on the organisation of rescue services for consideration by Parliament

Press release 8.12.2020 11.00

Minister of the Interior Ohisalo to Nordic migration ministers' meeting

Press release 3.12.2020 14.26

Role of communities in promoting integration of quota refugees to be investigated

Press release 3.12.2020 9.53

Draft government proposal on safety at football matches and other sports events sent out for comments

Press release 2.12.2020 10.54

New act further restricts consumer access to certain explosives precursors

Press release 26.11.2020 15.55

Restrictions on entry extended until 13 December

Press release 19.11.2020 13.49

EU home affairs ministers discuss counter-terrorism and reform of migration policy

Press release 12.11.2020 15.44

Government expresses position on comprehensive reform of EU migration and asylum policy

Press release 12.11.2020 14.04

Amendment to the Money Collection Act concerning voluntary carbon offsetting sent out for comments

Press release 6.11.2020 13.13

Stepping up the fight against human trafficking through cooperation between authorities and organisations

Press release 5.11.2020 15.58

Changes to restrictions on entry into the country

Press release 5.11.2020 13.51

Amendment of the Identity Card Act to Parliament – applicants to be fingerprinted in future

Press release 5.11.2020 13.49

All UK citizens living in Finland must apply for a right of residence under the withdrawal agreement

Press release 2.11.2020 14.54

Comprehensive assessment of safety and security in sparsely populated areas

Press release 23.10.2020 9.02

Summary published of comments received on the draft government proposal for the health and social services reform – rescue services reform welcomed by respondents

Press release 22.10.2020 10.01

Minister of the Interior Ohisalo and Swedish Minister for Home Affairs Damberg to discuss deepening cooperation in civil emergency preparedness

Press release 16.10.2020 10.42

Government has decided on changes to the draft bill on organisation of rescue services based on comments received

Press release 13.10.2020 14.01

Minister of the Interior Ohisalo on the police report: open debate should continue

Press release 8.10.2020 14.31

Restrictions on entry into the country to be tightened due to COVID-19

Press release 8.10.2020 13.48

EU home affairs ministers discuss the reform of migration and asylum policy at their informal meeting

Press release 7.10.2020 12.16

The campaign run by the Ministry of the Interior and the police encourages young people to think about the culture of discussion on social media and the impacts of hate speech

Press release 7.10.2020 10.00

Draft legislation amending the provisions on the Schengen Information System circulated for comments

Press release 5.10.2020 13.51

Restrictions on entry into the country to be tightened due to COVID-19

Press release 1.10.2020 14.13

UK citizens can apply for the right of residence under the withdrawal agreement from 1 October; application fee EUR 48

Press release 29.9.2020 15.29

Restrictions on entry into the country to be tightened due to COVID-19

Press release 24.9.2020 13.49

UK residents in Finland must apply for a new right of residence – the application period begins in October

Press release 17.9.2020 13.55

Budget proposal for 2021 to include additional resources for combating human trafficking

Press release 16.9.2020 16.31

Finland sends material assistance to Greece due to fire at Moria camp

Press release 16.9.2020 11.01

Restrictions on entry into the country to be amended due to COVID-19

Press release 11.9.2020 11.34

Action plan for preventing illegal entry and residence to be updated

Press release 11.9.2020 9.25

Finland to receive 11 underage asylum seekers from Greece’s Moria camp destroyed by fire

Press release 11.9.2020 9.00

Development of legislation contributes to preparedness for mass influx of migrants

Press release 31.8.2020 12.31

Restrictions on the entry of berry pickers from certain risk countries

Press release 27.8.2020 13.50

Minister of the Interior Ohisalo and Estonian Minister of the Interior Helme discuss cooperation in oil spill prevention and response in the Baltic Sea

Press release 25.8.2020 10.07

New act on migration authorities’ processing of personal data to bring clarity and underline legal protection

Press release 20.8.2020 13.42

Restrictions on entry into the country to be tightened again at internal and external borders

Press release 20.8.2020 13.39

Jari Kähkönen appointed as Director General of the Finnish Immigration Service

Press release 20.8.2020 13.33

Minna Hulkkonen appointed as Director General of the Migration Department at the Ministry of the Interior

Press release 13.8.2020 13.56

Four Finnish civil protection experts return from Lebanon

Press release 12.8.2020 14.27

Promoting improved safety and security of premises of religious communities

Press release 12.8.2020 11.30

Finland to send expert and material assistance to Lebanon following an explosion

Press release 6.8.2020 15.18

Rescue services granted significant EU financing for high capacity pumping

Press release 29.7.2020 14.23

Legislation on family reunification to be examined in light of promoting the interests of the child

Press release 15.7.2020 14.56

Police Barometer: Finns continue to have strong confidence in police

Press release 15.7.2020 12.59

Government decision on border traffic restrictions from 13 July

Press release 10.7.2020 12.45

Working group proposes maximum police response time

Press release 9.7.2020 10.01

Minister of the Interior Ohisalo to attend the first meeting of EU home affairs ministers during German Presidency

Press release 6.7.2020 11.16