Archive: Press releases and news
- New Decree on Assistance for Voluntary Return to enter into force at the beginning of 2024
Ministry of the Interior Press release 21.12.2023
- Additional common EU reserves to be established in Finland, value of projects to rise to EUR 305 million
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Press release 20.12.2023
- New year brings changes to the Ministry of the Interior’s administrative branch
Ministry of the Interior Press release 20.12.2023
- Finland’s entire eastern border closed again
Ministry of the Interior Prime Minister's Office Press release 14.12.2023
- Finland to continue restrictions at eastern border to manage the situation – Government prepared to take further measures
Ministry of the Interior Press release 12.12.2023
- Home affairs ministers to discuss more effective return procedures
Ministry of the Interior Press release 4.12.2023
- Restrictions on movement to be imposed in Port of Ingå
Ministry of the Interior Press release 1.12.2023
- Finland's entire eastern border to be closed
Ministry of the Interior Prime Minister's Office Press release 28.11.2023
- Entire eastern border can be closed
Ministry of the Interior Press release 24.11.2023
- Government decides to establish registration centres to improve security
Ministry of the Interior Press release 24.11.2023
- Finland to close more border crossing points
Ministry of the Interior Prime Minister's Office Press release 22.11.2023
- Ministry of the Interior to prepare restrictions at eastern border under Border Guard Act
Ministry of the Interior Finnish Border Guard Press release 14.11.2023
- Work Help Finland mobile application helps to combat human trafficking
Ministry of the Interior Press release 13.11.2023
- Ministers Rantanen and Bohlin discuss civil preparedness and civil defence shelters
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.11.2023
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen and Danish Minister of Justice Peter Hummelgaard discuss youth and gang crime
Ministry of the Interior Press release 31.10.2023
- The Nordic countries strengthen cooperation on return issues
Ministry of the Interior Press release 31.10.2023
- EU external border countries face common security challenges
Ministry of the Interior Press release 27.10.2023
- Legislative project for gambling system reform begins
Ministry of the Interior Press release 24.10.2023
- Ministry of the Interior prepares to tighten the rules on international protection
Ministry of the Interior Press release 23.10.2023
- Finland continues active support for Ukrainian authorities
Ministry of the Interior Press release 23.10.2023
- Finland sent material assistance to Armenia
Ministry of the Interior Press release 20.10.2023
- Home affairs ministers to discuss fight against human smuggling and situation in Israel and the Middle East
Ministry of the Interior Press release 19.10.2023
- Ministry of the Interior launches a reform of the Nationality Act
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.10.2023
- Project launched to review powers of the Border Guard at Schengen borders
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.10.2023
- Ministry of the Interior preparing to impose restrictions on movement in Port of Ingå
Ministry of the Interior Press release 13.10.2023
- Government invests in internal security and increases rescue service training
Ministry of the Interior Press release 9.10.2023
- Authorities to investigate case of man convicted in Iraq
Ministry of Justice Ministry of the Interior Press release 4.10.2023
- Ministry of the Interior to prepare amendments to provisions on detention and entry bans in the Aliens Act
Ministry of the Interior Press release 2.10.2023
- Temporary protection for Ukrainians to continue in the EU
Ministry of the Interior Press release 28.9.2023
- EU home affairs ministers to decide on extension of temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war
Ministry of the Interior Press release 27.9.2023
- Ministry of the Interior prepares to reduce reception allowance
Ministry of the Interior Press release 26.9.2023
- Kimmo Kohvakka to continue to serve as Director General for Rescue Services
Ministry of the Interior Press release 21.9.2023
- Finland preparing to send material assistance to Libya
Ministry of the Interior Press release 14.9.2023
- Eriikka Koistinen to continue as Ministry of the Interior Director of Communications
Ministry of the Interior Press release 13.9.2023
- Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen to visit Sweden on 11–12 September
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.9.2023
- Veikkaus to have new method for offering online lottery tickets
Ministry of the Interior Press release 7.9.2023
- Changes to temporary protection for third-country nationals who have fled Ukraine
Ministry of the Interior Press release 7.9.2023
- Finland sends more assistance to Ukraine
Ministry of the Interior Press release 31.8.2023
- Most civil defence shelters in Finland are in good condition but some shelter equipment needs maintenance
Ministry of the Interior Press release 28.8.2023
- Ministry of the Interior to prepare a new Decree on Assistance for Voluntary Return
Ministry of the Interior Press release 28.8.2023
- Tomi Vuori appointed Director General of the Ministry of the Interior’s Police Department
Ministry of the Interior Press release 24.8.2023
- First group of rescue workers leave for Portugal to fight wildfires
Ministry of the Interior Press release 14.8.2023
- An overview of migration to the EU and Finland 1/2023
Ministry of the Interior News item 4.8.2023
- Ministry of the Interior to continue preparations to introduce border procedure
Ministry of the Interior Press release 28.7.2023
- Finland prepares to send international civil protection experts to fight wildfires in Portugal
Ministry of the Interior Press release 25.7.2023
- Finland sends material assistance to ensure water supply in Ukraine
Ministry of the Interior Press release 21.7.2023
- EU home affairs ministers to discuss organised crime, situation in Ukraine and migration
Ministry of the Interior Press release 19.7.2023
- Border control reinstated at Finland's internal borders for a week in July
Ministry of the Interior Press release 6.7.2023
- Finland has already delivered 238 truckloads of civilian material assistance to Ukraine
Ministry of the Interior Press release 21.6.2023
- Finland to send emergency aid to Ukraine following destruction of Kakhovka dam
Ministry of the Interior Press release 9.6.2023
- Justice and Home Affairs Council seeks agreement on common European asylum system
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.6.2023
- Minister Mikkonen to travel to Brussels for informal ministerial meeting on CBRN threats
Ministry of the Interior Press release 30.5.2023
- Nine out of ten Finns consider civil defence necessary for security
Emergency Services College Ministry of the Interior Press release 29.5.2023
- Education and increased awareness needed to detect and identify human trafficking
Ministry of the Interior Press release 23.5.2023
- Application of the Schengen acquis to be evaluated in Finland
Ministry of the Interior Press release 4.5.2023
- Ministry of the Interior publishes report on the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service
Ministry of the Interior Press release 27.4.2023
- Preliminary study on state monopoly system for gambling now ready
Ministry of the Interior Press release 17.4.2023
- Report: Finland’s cyber security must be developed systematically – cooperation of the authorities and processes require further improvement
Ministry of Defence Ministry of the Interior Press release 11.4.2023
- Legislative project aims to safeguard the operational capacity of the Border Guard during incidents under normal conditions
Ministry of the Interior Press release 6.4.2023
- Finland sends one thousand maternity packages to Ukraine
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Press release 28.3.2023
- Pekka Kokkonen appointed as Senior Police Coordinator of UN Assistance Mission in Somalia
Ministry of the Interior National Police Board of Finland Press release 24.3.2023
- Increases proposed to Ministry of the Interior in technical spending limits
Ministry of the Interior Press release 23.3.2023
- Emergency response centre legislation to be updated to comply with EU data protection legislation
Ministry of the Interior Press release 23.3.2023
- Responsibility for smoke detectors to be transferred from the resident to the owner of the building
Ministry of the Interior Press release 23.3.2023
- Finland sent solar power system and other energy sector assistance to Ukraine
Ministry of the Interior Press release 15.3.2023
- Ministry of the Interior proposes use of State's pre-emption right in real estate transaction in Imatra
Ministry of the Interior Press release 15.3.2023
- Home affairs ministers to discuss migration and EU visa policy
Ministry of the Interior Press release 9.3.2023
- Preparations under way to enhance Border Guard operational capacity and combat crime more effectively
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.3.2023
- Integration and challenges in finding a job hot topics at immigration dialogues
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.3.2023
- Persons displaced from Ukraine begin registering municipalities of residence – greater role for municipalities and wellbeing services counties in providing services
Ministry of Education and Culture Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment Ministry of Finance Press release 2.3.2023
- Finland sent more material assistance to Türkiye and Syria
Ministry of the Interior Press release 28.2.2023
- Flags to be flown on Government buildings on 24 February in support of Ukraine
Ministry of the Interior Prime Minister's Office Ministry for Foreign Affairs Press release 22.2.2023
- Minister Mikkonen to visit Moldova
Ministry of the Interior Press release 22.2.2023
- Emilia Laaksonen to return as Special Adviser to Minister of the Interior Mikkonen
Ministry of the Interior Press release 21.2.2023
- Finland sends rescue service vehicles and equipment to Ukraine
Ministry of the Interior Press release 17.2.2023
- National Strategy for the Prevention of and Response to Environmental Damage guides preparedness for current and future threats
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.2.2023
- Finland’s national risk assessment maps out potential risks and supports preparedness
Ministry of the Interior Press release 14.2.2023
- Finland sent emergency accommodation to Türkiye – material assistance to Syria is also under preparation
Ministry of the Interior Press release 11.2.2023
- Finland has civil defence shelters for about 4.8 million people
Ministry of the Interior Press release 9.2.2023
- Finland sends expert assistance to Türkiye
Ministry of the Interior Press release 6.2.2023
- Thousands of people who fled Ukraine may secure a municipality of residence from March
Ministry of the Interior Migri Digital and Population Data Services Agency Press release 3.2.2023
- Additional funding proposed for prevention of youth crime and for training in civil defence and individual emergency planning
Ministry of the Interior Press release 2.2.2023
- US. Department of Homeland Security and Finnish Ministry of the Interior enhance internal security cooperation
Ministry of the Interior Press release 1.2.2023
- Minister Mikkonen and Permanent Secretary Pimiä visit the United States
Ministry of the Interior Press release 30.1.2023
- Kauko Aaltomaa took up his duties as Head of Mission of the European Union Capacity Building Mission in Somalia
Ministry of the Interior Ministry for Foreign Affairs Press release 26.1.2023
- Home affairs ministers to discuss organised crime and cooperation with third countries on return
Ministry of the Interior Press release 25.1.2023
- Enough time and resources should be reserved for the comprehensive reform of the Aliens Act
Ministry of the Interior Press release 23.1.2023
- Ukrainians will continue to be an important immigrant group
Ministry of the Interior Press release 19.1.2023
- Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen expresses her condolences to Ukraine
Ministry of the Interior Press release 18.1.2023
- EU’s common reserve of rescue equipment and medical supplies to be located in Finland – project budget EUR 242 million
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Press release 17.1.2023
- Rescue services responded to over 100,000 emergency calls in 2022
Ministry of the Interior Press release 3.1.2023
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