Archive: Press releases and news
- Ukrainians enjoying temporary protection to have extended residence permits without application procedure
Ministry of the Interior Press release 29.12.2022
- Assistance to be given to victims of human trafficking irrespective of the progress of criminal proceedings
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Press release 29.12.2022
- You can now send email to the Ministry of the Interior to @gov.fi addresses
Ministry of the Interior Press release 29.12.2022
- More energy sector assistance and hospital supplies to Ukraine – the need for assistance will continue for a long time
Ministry of the Interior Press release 29.12.2022
- Ukrainian refugees offered the opportunity to move from Estonia to Finland
Ministry of the Interior Press release 22.12.2022
- Expansion of the target group for voluntary return to be examined
Ministry of the Interior Press release 22.12.2022
- New year brings changes to the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch
Ministry of the Interior Press release 21.12.2022
- Family reunification process for minors to be streamlined in future
Ministry of the Interior Press release 20.12.2022
- Long-term D visa will expedite entry into the country for students and researchers who have been issued with residence permits
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Ministry for Foreign Affairs Press release 20.12.2022
- Acts related to the Smart Borders Package to enter into force next year
Ministry of the Interior Press release 20.12.2022
- Study of migration administration structures to develop the best possible model
Ministry of the Interior Press release 20.12.2022
- Finland to receive relocated asylum seekers from the Mediterranean region
Ministry of the Interior Press release 15.12.2022
- Ministry sets up a project to improve resilience of critical infrastructure and to identify entities critical to the functioning of society
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.12.2022
- Home affairs ministers to discuss migrant smuggling and the situation of Ukrainian refugees
Ministry of the Interior Press release 7.12.2022
- Finland sends school busses to Ukraine
Ministry of Transport and Communications Ministry of the Interior Press release 7.12.2022
- Nordic cooperation in civil preparedness is now more important than ever before
Ministry of the Interior Press release 2.12.2022
- Kirsi Henriksson to continue as Director of Crisis Management Centre
Ministry of the Interior Press release 1.12.2022
- Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen and civil society organisations discussed youth crime and gang activity
Ministry of the Interior Press release 1.12.2022
- Finland supports energy sector in Ukraine
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Press release 30.11.2022
- Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen to attend European Commission’s refugee forum – resettlement must continue even in times of crisis
Ministry of the Interior Press release 29.11.2022
- Home affairs ministers to discuss migration to the EU
Ministry of the Interior Press release 24.11.2022
- Proposal to enable requests for an administrative review of certain decisions of the Finnish Immigration Service free of charge
Ministry of the Interior Press release 17.11.2022
- Changes proposed to police intelligence gathering methods
Ministry of the Interior Press release 17.11.2022
- Finland to receive ten rescued asylum seekers from France
Ministry of the Interior Press release 17.11.2022
- Government resolution guides Finland’s counter-terrorism activities
Ministry of the Interior Press release 17.11.2022
- Fence on the eastern border and rescue services to receive the largest budget increases in the Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government
Ministry of the Interior Press release 17.11.2022
- Minister Mikkonen to meet Swedish National Police Commissioner Anders Thornberg
Ministry of the Interior Press release 15.11.2022
- Government proposes amendments to the Lotteries Act due to a new financing model
Ministry of the Interior Press release 10.11.2022
- Finland sent back-up generators and medical supplies to Ukraine
Ministry of the Interior Press release 9.11.2022
- Review of Ukrainians in Finland improves the preparedness of local government and other authorities
Ministry of the Interior Press release 7.11.2022
- Government proposes streamlining extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians
Ministry of the Interior Press release 3.11.2022
- Minister Mikkonen to meet Swedish Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin
Ministry of the Interior Press release 1.11.2022
- Finland has sent experts in international civil protection to Cuba
Ministry of the Interior Press release 31.10.2022
- Funding for a pilot section of a fence on the eastern border, increasing the number of rescue workers and developing police ICT services
Ministry of the Interior Press release 27.10.2022
- Government proposes legislative amendments to improve status of victims of human trafficking
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Press release 20.10.2022
- Proposal for restructuring the education and training in Finland’s rescue services and emergency response centre operations sent out for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 18.10.2022
- Home affairs ministers to discuss Ukraine and EU’s migration and asylum reform
Press release 13.10.2022
- Finland sent more of civilian material assistance to Ukraine
Ministry of the Interior Press release 12.10.2022
- Minister Mikkonen met Baltic interior ministers and Undersecretary of State of Poland in Helsinki
Ministry of the Interior Press release 6.10.2022
- Autumn 2022 call for proposals for EU Home Affairs Funds launched
Ministry of the Interior Press release 3.10.2022
- New advisory board appointed to guide and develop rescue services
Ministry of the Interior Press release 29.9.2022
- Interior Minister Mikkonen to meet Malta’s Interior Minister Camilleri in Helsinki on 28 September
Ministry of the Interior Press release 28.9.2022
- Amendments to Aliens Act would streamline extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians
Ministry of the Interior Press release 27.9.2022
- It is proposed that the responsibility for smoke detectors be transferred from the resident to the owner of the building
Ministry of the Interior Press release 22.9.2022
- Government proposes to update emergency response centre legislation to comply with the EU data protection legislation
Ministry of the Interior Press release 19.9.2022
- Government proposes a significant increase for the appropriations of the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch for 2023
Ministry of the Interior Press release 19.9.2022
- Commission proposes new measures to prevent and combat child sexual abuse
Ministry of the Interior Press release 15.9.2022
- Ministry of the Interior prepares special act to ensure smooth extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians
Ministry of the Interior Press release 12.9.2022
- Finland could request support from the EU Agency for Asylum in the event of mass influx of migrants
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.9.2022
- One in three Ukrainians wants to stay in Finland while many are uncertain about the future
Ministry of the Interior Press release 7.9.2022
- Commissioner for Home Affairs Ylva Johansson to visit Finland
Ministry of the Interior Press release 7.9.2022
- New proposal to increase flexibility with regard to travel document requirement when issuing residence permits
Ministry of the Interior Press release 6.9.2022
- Finland has sent an expert in international civil protection to Pakistan
Ministry of the Interior Press release 6.9.2022
- Minister of the Interior Mikkonen to attend EU coordination meeting on preparing for wildfires
Ministry of the Interior Press release 5.9.2022
- Study of the Aliens Act will examine whether the need to amend legislation can be anticipated
Ministry of the Interior Press release 1.9.2022
- Finland continued to support Ukraine through civilian material assistance during the summer
Ministry of the Interior Press release 24.8.2022
- Immigration dialogues invite people to discuss immigration
Ministry of the Interior Press release 23.8.2022
- Minister of the Interior Mikkonen and German Minister of the Interior Nancy Faeser to meet in Helsinki
Ministry of the Interior Press release 10.8.2022
- Proposal for introducing possibility of requesting administrative review of automatic decisions by the Finnish Immigration Service sent out for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 5.8.2022
- Finland to send experts in international civil protection to combat forest fires in Greece
Ministry of the Interior Press release 29.7.2022
- National Action Plan for the Prevention of Violent Radicalisation and Extremism is progressing
Ministry of the Interior Press release 21.7.2022
- EU home affairs ministers discuss the effects of the war in Ukraine on the Union’s internal security
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.7.2022
- Amendments to Border Guard Act help prepare for incidents
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.7.2022
- Commission proposes improvements to the EU’s legal migration policy
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Press release 8.7.2022
- Digital services to enhance fire inspections and other incident and accident prevention
Ministry of the Interior Press release 7.7.2022
- First national radiation measurement strategy is ready
Ministry of the Interior Press release 30.6.2022
- Border procedure could be introduced at the Finnish border in situations of mass influx of migrants or instrumentalisation of migration
Ministry of the Interior Press release 22.6.2022
- Bonfires may not be lit while forest and grass fire warnings are in force
Ministry of the Interior Press release 21.6.2022
- No restrictions on external border traffic as of 1 July
Ministry of the Interior Press release 20.6.2022
- Comments invited on legislative amendments to improve status of victims of human trafficking
Ministry of the Interior Press release 17.6.2022
- Long-term D visa would expedite entry into the country for students and researchers who have been issued with residence permits
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.6.2022
- More minors who have been granted international protection could live with their parents
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.6.2022
- Ministry of the Interior invites Ukrainians who have come to Finland to tell about their situation
Ministry of the Interior News item 15.6.2022
- Mikko Jalo appointed as Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Mikkonen
Ministry of the Interior Press release 10.6.2022
- EU home affairs ministers meet in Luxembourg on 10 June
Ministry of the Interior Press release 9.6.2022
- Amendments to the Border Guard Act help prepare for hybrid influence activities that exploit migration
Ministry of the Interior Press release 9.6.2022
- New project aims to enable automated decision-making by the Finnish Immigration Service
Ministry of the Interior Press release 9.6.2022
- New study aims to improve detection of human trafficking
Ministry of the Interior Press release 7.6.2022
- Working group proposes legislative amendments to strengthen Finland's ability to participate in international activities
Ministry of Defence Ministry of the Interior Ministry for Foreign Affairs Press release 6.6.2022
- All of Finnish society has come together to help Ukraine
Ministry of the Interior Press release 3.6.2022
- Restrictions on external border traffic extended until 30 June
Ministry of the Interior Press release 2.6.2022
- Minister of the Interior Mikkonen to visit Stockholm on 31 May
Ministry of the Interior Press release 30.5.2022
- Finland sent medicines and medical supplies to Ukraine
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Press release 25.5.2022
- Amendments to the Border Guard Act and the Emergency Powers Act help prepare for hybrid influence activities that exploit migration
Ministry of the Interior Press release 19.5.2022
- This spring Finns are more communal and information-seeking - better sense of safety and security, but the global outlook gives cause for concern
Ministry of the Interior Press release 19.5.2022
- Finland may also receive refugees from Ukraine as transfers from other countries
Ministry of the Interior Press release 12.5.2022
- Legislative amendments on the introduction of the border procedure sent out for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 10.5.2022
- Restrictions on external border traffic extended until 5 June
Ministry of the Interior Press release 5.5.2022
- Finland builds security through civilian crisis management around the world from Ukraine to Africa
Ministry of the Interior Ministry for Foreign Affairs Press release 5.5.2022
- Finnish and Estonian interior ministers meet in Tallinn
Ministry of the Interior Press release 2.5.2022
- Finland and Sweden engage in extensive and diverse cooperation in preparedness issues
Ministry of the Interior Press release 29.4.2022
- Amendments to clarify the Nationality Act submitted to Parliament
Ministry of the Interior Press release 28.4.2022
- Finland sent additional civilian material assistance to Ukraine and Moldova
Ministry of the Interior Press release 22.4.2022
- Finland could request support from the EU Agency for Asylum in the event of mass influx of migrants
Ministry of the Interior Press release 21.4.2022
- Finland sends experts in international civil protection to Poland and Slovakia
Ministry of the Interior Press release 14.4.2022
- Legislative amendments related to border security help prepare for hybrid influence activities that exploit migration
Ministry of the Interior Press release 12.4.2022
- Draft bill on terrorist content online sent out for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 11.4.2022
- Municipalities receive compensation for services provided to Ukrainians
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Finance Migri Press release 8.4.2022
- People fleeing Ukraine may start working immediately after applying for temporary protection
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Press release 8.4.2022
- Proposal for amending the Rescue Act and the Act on the Emergency Services Academy sent out for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.4.2022
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