Archive: Press releases and news
- Finland to apply for EUR 16 million in funding from the Commission to strengthen surveillance of eastern border and Gulf of Finland
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:13.11.2025
- Reform of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism would strengthen crisis preparedness
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:13.11.2025
- Minister Rantanen: The Nordic countries must continue to work together to strengthen the preparedness of civilian authorities
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:13.11.2025
- Permit procedures for shooting ranges to be streamlined – Legislative proposal opens for public consultation
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:11.11.2025
- Proposal on establishing a police reserve circulated for comments
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:10.11.2025
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen speaks with Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs Klymenko
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:5.11.2025
- Baltic Sea countries to intensify cooperation in countering hybrid threats
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:28.10.2025
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen and Austria's Federal Minister for the Interior Gerhard Karner to meet in Finland
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.10.2025
- Real-time text for emergency notifications to be deployed by June 2027
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:23.10.2025
- Sufficient financial resources to be required for Finnish citizenship
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:23.10.2025
- Home affairs ministers to discuss crisis preparedness and development of border management
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:14.10.2025
- Few Ukrainians plan to return – Work or study key to staying in Finland after temporary protection ends
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:10.10.2025
- Minister of Interior Rantanen to visit Poland: Protecting EU's external borders increases security in whole Schengen area
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:8.10.2025
- EU Commissioner for Preparedness Lahbib to visit Helsinki
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Organization:Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:3.10.2025
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen at the Rescue Borealis exercise in Oulu: “As a frontline country, Finland has special needs and responsibilities in preparedness”
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:2.10.2025
- Nordic countries share common objectives to restrict immigration
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:30.9.2025
- Government proposal on the use of biometric data will enhance prevention of the most serious crimes
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:25.9.2025
- Government proposes keeping reception allowance at reduced level
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:18.9.2025
- Finland and Norway hold exercise on cross-border assistance in crisis situations
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Organization:Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:17.9.2025
- Minister Rantanen and Commissioner Brunner: Finland's strong eastern border secures all of Europe
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:15.9.2025
- International rescue exercise brings hundreds of professionals to Oulu
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:11.9.2025
- Government submits Report on Internal Security to Parliament
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:11.9.2025
- Proposal to specify provisions on undercover activities conducted in information network by the police sent out for comments
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:5.9.2025
- Drone and anti-drone capabilities for border control must be developed in EU external border countries
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:2.9.2025
- Public trust in police remains high
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:29.8.2025
- EU’s Entry/Exit System provides new tool for managing Europe’s borders
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:28.8.2025
- Commission grants emergency funding to Finnish authorities to cover costs for damage to Estlink 2 power cable
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:22.8.2025
- Ministry of the Interior launches project to specify provisions on police powers
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:19.8.2025
- Finland sends module for ground forest firefighting to Spain
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:18.8.2025
- Amendments to law governing authorities’ requests for banking data to enter into force on 1 December 2025
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:14.8.2025
- Finland continues its strong support for Ukraine
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:6.8.2025
- Ministry of the Interior launches preparation of Finland’s national risk assessment
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:5.8.2025
- Authorities consider means to improve safety at swimming areas
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Organization:Tukes Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:30.7.2025
- Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue until 4 March 2027
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:16.7.2025
- Ministry of the Interior surveys Ukrainians under temporary protection about their future plans
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:News item Categories: Publication date:10.7.2025
- Proposal to enhance exchange of information between authorities circulated for comments
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:4.7.2025
- Robin Lardot to continue as Director of the National Bureau of Investigation
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.6.2025
- New project to specify powers of police to intercept path of unmanned aircraft and devices
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:26.6.2025
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen meets with Somalia's Minister of Internal Security Ismail
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:24.6.2025
- EU external border countries face common security challenges both on land borders and in the Baltic Sea
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:19.6.2025
- New powers for Finnish Border Guard to prevent and investigate certain offences
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:18.6.2025
- Validity of Border Security Act to be extended until 31 December 2026
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:18.6.2025
- Commission proposal would allow asylum applications to be processed in safe countries outside the EU
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:18.6.2025
- Changes to fees for passports and firearms licences
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:18.6.2025
- EU home affairs ministers expected to reach preliminary agreement on extension of temporary protection of Ukrainians
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:13.6.2025
- New legislation to strengthen protection of critical infrastructure and resilience of society
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:12.6.2025
- Safe countries of origin for asylum seekers to be designated at EU level
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:12.6.2025
- Government to tighten conditions for family reunification
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:12.6.2025
- Ministry of the Interior to prepare legislative amendment to extend passport validity to 10 years
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:12.6.2025
- Guide on the activation and use of civil defence shelters sent out for comments
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:12.6.2025
- Reception allowance to remain at reduced level
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:11.6.2025
- Ministry of the Interior issues new decree on smoke alarms
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:11.6.2025
- Minister Rantanen meets with Nigerian Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:10.6.2025
- Government to tighten conditions for permanent residence permits
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:5.6.2025
- Government proposes extension for introducing real time text in emergency calls
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:5.6.2025
- Government supplementary budget proposal invests in readiness and preparedness
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:28.5.2025
- Export of civilian ammunition to require authorisation
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:22.5.2025
- Legislative amendments improving efficiency of asylum system to enter into force on 1 June
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:22.5.2025
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen meets with other ministers responsible for preparedness in Brussels
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:22.5.2025
- Government supports Common European System for Returns
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:15.5.2025
- Minister Rantanen and Estonian Minister of the Interior Igor Taro meet in Helsinki
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:13.5.2025
- Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen: Decisions in government spending limits discussion will improve internal security
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:24.4.2025
- New amendment to allow municipal health protection authorities to issue emergency warnings
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:24.4.2025
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen meets Sweden’s Minister for Migration Forssell and Minister for Civil Defence Bohlin
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:23.4.2025
- Finland sent material assistance to regions affected by earthquake in Myanmar
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:23.4.2025
- Government proposes more extensive rights for intelligence authorities to disclose criminal information
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:16.4.2025
- Finland's eastern border to remain closed until further notice
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:16.4.2025
- Introducing centralised system for banking data requests by authorities
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:10.4.2025
- Finland provides material assistance to Moldova
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:10.4.2025
- New amendments to provisions on detention and entry ban help safeguard public order and security
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:3.4.2025
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen visits Greece
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:3.4.2025
- Finland to provide expert assistance in Southeast Asia
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:2.4.2025
- Finland provides expert assistance to investigate house fires in Libya
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:2.4.2025
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen to attend meeting on organised immigration crime in London
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:31.3.2025
- New legislation to step up fight against organised crime
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.3.2025
- Government proposes stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.3.2025
- Finnish Government proposes to extend validity of Border Security Act
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.3.2025
- Report: Rescue services have maintained a good service level
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.3.2025
- Gambling system reform – Licensing introduced to open betting and online casino games market to competition
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:20.3.2025
- Finland and Ukraine to intensify cooperation on civil defence shelters
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:19.3.2025
- Finland to host Nordic rescue exercise in Oulu in September
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:17.3.2025
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen visits Ukraine
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:13.3.2025
- Government proposes changes to asylum examinations, travel to countries of origin and enforcement of deportations
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:6.3.2025
- Government proposes stricter conditions for family reunification
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:6.3.2025
- Home affairs ministers to discuss measures to increase submarine cable security and effectiveness of returns
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:5.3.2025
- Denmark and Finland step up cooperation in preparedness matters
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:4.3.2025
- Government to ensure seamless continuation of temporary protection
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.2.2025
- Finland continues its active support for Ukraine
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:24.2.2025
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen and Czechia's Minister of the Interior Vít Rakušan to meet in Finland
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:20.2.2025
- Report exploring introduction of citizenship test now complete
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:19.2.2025
- Preparedness guide has already accumulated around half a million visits
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:18.2.2025
- EU to roll out common Entry/Exit System progressively
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:13.2.2025
- Comments requested on legislative proposal to extend validity of Border Security Act
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:13.2.2025
- Export of civilian ammunition to require authorisation
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:6.2.2025
- Proposal to amend regulation on biometric data in crime prevention circulated for comments
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:3.2.2025
- Finnish Government supports negotiations for EU–Interpol agreement
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:30.1.2025
- EU home affairs ministers to discuss threats to internal security as well as migration management
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:30.1.2025
- Conditions for obtaining a permanent residence permit to be tightened
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:27.1.2025
- Government proposes more effective procedure for compensating the building of barriers on eastern border
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:23.1.2025
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen visited Somalia
Organization:Ministry of the Interior Type:Press release Categories: Publication date:22.1.2025
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