Archive: Press releases and news
- Internal border control to be reinstated for traffic between Finland and the Schengen countries on 28 December – same restrictions now apply to all passengers arriving in Finland
Ministry of the Interior Press release 28.12.2021
- Changes in the administrative branch of the Ministry of the Interior at the turn of the year
Ministry of the Interior Press release 22.12.2021
- Fees charged by Emergency Services Academy and Emergency Response Centre Agency to change in 2022
Ministry of the Interior Emergency Services College Press release 22.12.2021
- Reform of Lotteries Act aims to combat negative impacts of gambling more effectively
Ministry of the Interior Press release 22.12.2021
- Legislative project launched to bring police cooperation agreement between Finland and Sweden into force
Ministry of the Interior Press release 20.12.2021
- Assistance for voluntary return to remain unchanged
Ministry of the Interior Press release 17.12.2021
- Fees charged by the Finnish Immigration Service to change in 2022
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.12.2021
- Amendment to the reception act clarifies responsibilities for preparing for mass influx of migrants
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.12.2021
- New act to manage EU Home Affairs Funds enters into force
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.12.2021
- National security has improved along with legislation on intelligence
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Justice Ministry of Defence Press release 16.12.2021
- Passengers arriving from third countries who have received a full course of vaccination required to carry proof of a negative COVID-19 test as of 21 December
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.12.2021
- Changes in police service fees: passport price falls, prices of other licences and permits remain the same or rise
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.12.2021
- New acts improve safety and security at sports events
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.12.2021
- Passengers arriving from third countries who have received a full course of vaccination required to carry proof of a negative COVID-19 test as of 21 December
Ministry of the Interior Finnish Border Guard Press release 15.12.2021
- Nordic ministers and public officials cooperate closely on civil preparedness
Ministry of the Interior Press release 14.12.2021
- New strategy on expatriate Finns takes better account of the needs of Finns living abroad
Ministry of the Interior Press release 13.12.2021
- Finland to restrict entry from Southern Africa due to new virus variant
Ministry of the Interior Press release 28.11.2021
- EU granted Finland funding for fighting forest fires
Ministry of the Interior Press release 26.11.2021
- Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 19 December
Ministry of the Interior Press release 25.11.2021
- New project to examine needs for legislative amendments to address use of migration in hybrid influencing
Ministry of the Interior Press release 24.11.2021
- Jukka Vornanen to serve as Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Mikkonen
Ministry of the Interior Press release 19.11.2021
- Ministry of the Interior prepares legislation to comply with EU Regulation on addressing dissemination of terrorist content online
Ministry of the Interior Press release 19.11.2021
- Additional funding proposed for rescue training, increasing the refugee quota and EXIT activities
Ministry of the Interior Press release 18.11.2021
- Voluntary carbon offsetting becomes easier with the amendment to the Money Collection Act
Ministry of the Interior Press release 18.11.2021
- Persons in need of international protection could be admitted on grounds of work or studies – Finland explores the possibilities of testing the model
Ministry of the Interior Press release 12.11.2021
- New programmes adopted for EU Home Affairs Funds for the 2021–2027 programming period
Ministry of the Interior Press release 11.11.2021
- Parking fines go up in Hyvinkää, Kokkola, Kirkkonummi, Ylöjärvi, and Tikkurila, Vantaa
Ministry of the Interior Press release 10.11.2021
- Express your views on immigration policy in Otakantaa.fi
Ministry of the Interior News item 5.11.2021
- Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 28 November
Ministry of the Interior Press release 4.11.2021
- Close to EUR 100 million increase proposed for the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch
Ministry of the Interior Press release 4.11.2021
- Last AMIF call for proposals to distribute EUR 7.5 million in EU support for projects
Ministry of the Interior Press release 1.11.2021
- Finland sends material assistance to help Latvia fight COVID-19 epidemic
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Press release 29.10.2021
- Amendment to the Directive on access to financial information would enhance international financial investigations
Ministry of the Interior Press release 28.10.2021
- Reform of the Aliens Act to be launched with a preliminary study
Ministry of the Interior Press release 28.10.2021
- Agreement between Finland and Sweden to step up police cooperation in the border area
Ministry of the Interior Press release 19.10.2021
- Legislative proposal related to the Smart Borders Package to Parliament
Ministry of the Interior Press release 14.10.2021
- Restrictions on entry to be amended from 18 October
Ministry of the Interior Press release 14.10.2021
- Free provision of executive assistance to child welfare and emergency social services by the police made statutory
Ministry of the Interior Press release 14.10.2021
- EU home affairs ministers discuss migration, situation in Afghanistan and fight against child sexual abuse
Ministry of the Interior Press release 7.10.2021
- Restrictions on entry at external borders extended until 24 October
Ministry of the Interior Press release 7.10.2021
- Amendment to the reception act would clarify responsibilities for preparing for mass influx of migrants
Ministry of the Interior Press release 7.10.2021
- National implementation of EU Directive on access to financial information proceeds to Parliament
Ministry of the Interior Press release 7.10.2021
- Amendments to clarify the Nationality Act circulated for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 1.10.2021
- Attitudes and cooperation decisive in reaching incident prevention targets
Ministry of the Interior News item 30.9.2021
- Report: The special provision on trafficking in human beings is rarely used as grounds for a victim’s residence permit
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Press release 28.9.2021
- Budget proposal appropriations fail to make up for a deficit that has grown over the years
Ministry of the Interior Press release 27.9.2021
- New act to manage EU Home Affairs Funds during 2021–2027 programming period
Ministry of the Interior Press release 23.9.2021
- Interoperability of EU information systems will be enhanced
Ministry of the Interior Press release 23.9.2021
- Reform of the Lotteries Act aims to combat gambling-related harm more effectively
Ministry of the Interior Press release 23.9.2021
- Restrictions on entry at external borders extended until 10 October
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.9.2021
- Legislative proposal on long-term D visa facilitates labour migration
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Ministry for Foreign Affairs Press release 16.9.2021
- Amendment to the Money Collection Act would allow for voluntary carbon offsetting services
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.9.2021
- Changes to restrictions on entry at external borders
Ministry of the Interior Press release 2.9.2021
- Recruitment procedure for civilian crisis management experts to be reformed
Ministry of the Interior Press release 2.9.2021
- Rescue Act to be reformed on basis of preliminary study and comments received during consultation round
Ministry of the Interior Press release 31.8.2021
- EU home affairs ministers to discuss situation in Afghanistan
Ministry of the Interior Press release 30.8.2021
- No significant increase in prices from chimney sweeping reform but sweeping intervals have lengthened
Ministry of the Interior Press release 25.8.2021
- Flight carrying people evacuated from Afghanistan has arrived in Finland
Ministry of the Interior Migri Press release 23.8.2021
- Restrictions on entry at external borders extended until 19 September
Ministry of the Interior Press release 19.8.2021
- Non-return of persons from Finland to Afghanistan – policy in line with UN advisory
Ministry of the Interior Press release 18.8.2021
- Government added to its decision on Afghanistan
Ministry of the Interior Ministry for Foreign Affairs Press release 15.8.2021
- Afghans who have worked for the authorities can be admitted to Finland
Ministry of the Interior Ministry for Foreign Affairs Press release 13.8.2021
- Right to family life and best interests of the child form basis for legislative project on family reunification
Ministry of the Interior Press release 13.8.2021
- Tomi Vuori to be appointed Director General of the Police Department of the Ministry of the Interior
Ministry of the Interior Press release 12.8.2021
- Akseli Koskela appointed as State Secretary to Minister of the Interior Ohisalo
Ministry of the Interior Press release 12.8.2021
- Changes to restrictions on entry into the country
Ministry of the Interior Press release 12.8.2021
- Changes to restrictions on entry at external borders
Ministry of the Interior Press release 5.8.2021
- Ilkka Salmi appointed as EU Counter-Terrorism Coordinator
Ministry of the Interior Press release 26.7.2021
- Finland sends rescue services material assistance to Lithuania
Ministry of the Interior Press release 20.7.2021
- Use of broadband services for public authority communications to be ensured at security-critical sites
Ministry of the Interior Press release 15.7.2021
- Opening hours at border crossing points between Finland and Norway to be lifted on Monday 19 July
Ministry of the Interior Press release 15.7.2021
- Fees charged for identity cards to change from 2 August 2021
Ministry of the Interior Press release 13.7.2021
- Minister of the Interior Ohisalo participates in European Commission's quota refugee forum – Finland's good practices on agenda
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.7.2021
- Revision of Schengen evaluation mechanism enhances trust between Member States
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.7.2021
- Internal border control continues until 25 July
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.7.2021
- Internal border control will continue until 25 July - changes to external border control as well
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.7.2021
- Ministry of the Interior determines objectives for Finland's comprehensive migration policy
Ministry of the Interior Press release 30.6.2021
- Report on improving the safety and security of the premises of religious communities has been published
Ministry of the Interior Press release 30.6.2021
- Restrictions on entry into Finland from certain countries to be eased from 1 July
Ministry of the Interior Press release 29.6.2021
- Identity Card Act will be amended – in future applicants will be fingerprinted
Ministry of the Interior Press release 29.6.2021
- Finland sends material assistance to help Namibia fight COVID-19 epidemic
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Ministry for Foreign Affairs Press release 24.6.2021
- Legislative amendments concerning preparedness for mass influx of migrants circulated for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 23.6.2021
- New act would clarify when the police may request executive assistance from the Defence Forces
Ministry of the Interior Press release 23.6.2021
- Keep in mind the risk of forest fires at Midsummer
Ministry of the Interior Press release 21.6.2021
- Restrictions on entry into Finland from EU and Schengen countries to be eased from 21 June
Ministry of the Interior Press release 17.6.2021
- Changing employers made easier for seasonal workers
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Press release 17.6.2021
- The Act on the Interoperability of the European Union’s Information Systems circulated for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.6.2021
- Legislative proposal related to the Smart Borders Package sent out for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.6.2021
- Yli-Vakkuri appointed director of International Affairs Unit
Ministry of the Interior Press release 3.6.2021
- Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 27 June
Ministry of the Interior Press release 3.6.2021
- Police traffic enforcement and safety programme has been published, with the aim of reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries
Ministry of the Interior Press release 2.6.2021
- Additional police funding for preventative work targeting children and young adults
Ministry of the Interior Press release 27.5.2021
- Finland sends material assistance to help Nepal fight COVID-19 epidemic
Ministry of the Interior Ministry for Foreign Affairs Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Press release 26.5.2021
- Project seeks solutions to address the situation of those without a right of stay in the country
Ministry of the Interior Press release 24.5.2021
- Draft equality and non-discrimination action plan for rescue services submitted for statements
Ministry of the Interior Press release 24.5.2021
- Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 15 June
Ministry of the Interior Press release 20.5.2021
- Finland is the safest country in the world for all people and population groups
Ministry of the Interior Press release 20.5.2021
- Report: Community sponsorships for quota refugees could supplement authorities’ measures
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Press release 20.5.2021
- Only moderate increases to funding of basic activities of internal security authorities
Ministry of the Interior Press release 12.5.2021
- EU steps up dialogue and deepens partnerships with the countries of origin and transit of migration
Ministry of the Interior Press release 11.5.2021
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