The Nordic countries must be prepared for threats of all kinds

28.11.2024 14.16
Government ministers and their deputies responsible for civil preparedness and provision in the Nordic countries met in Oslo on 28 November. The meeting took place in new circumstances, with all of the Nordic countries now members of NATO. Finland was represented at the meeting by Interior Minister Mari Rantanen.

Finland to receive Afghans, Congolese, Syrians, Venezuelans and evacuees from Libya under refugee quota

28.11.2024 13.58
Finland will receive 500 refugees under the refugee quota in 2025. In its plenary session on 28 November, the Government decided on which refugee groups would be included in the quota and how many places would be reserved for each group.

Requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship to be tightened

27.11.2024 12.19
The requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship will be tightened in accordance with the Government Programme. Amendments are proposed to the provisions on the establishment of identity, the integrity requirement and the requirement for sufficient financial resources. The government proposal to amend the Citizenship Act was sent out for comments on 27 November.

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