Archive: Press releases and news
- The Nordic countries must be prepared for threats of all kinds
Ministry of the Interior Press release 28.11.2024
- Finland to receive Afghans, Congolese, Syrians, Venezuelans and evacuees from Libya under refugee quota
Ministry of the Interior Press release 28.11.2024
- Requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship to be tightened
Ministry of the Interior Press release 27.11.2024
- Legislative amendments to improve efficiency of asylum process sent out for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 26.11.2024
- International protection becomes temporary – more attention paid to security concerns
Ministry of the Interior Press release 21.11.2024
- New guide instructs people how to prepare for incidents and crises in Finland
Ministry of the Interior Press release 18.11.2024
- New project aims to develop regulation on denial of admittance or stay and deportation
Ministry of the Interior Press release 31.10.2024
- Export of ammunition intended for civilian use to become subject to authorisation
Ministry of the Interior Press release 25.10.2024
- Government issues new decree to specify cooperation in preparedness for civil defence in wellbeing services counties
Ministry of the Interior Press release 24.10.2024
- National NPO sector assessment highlights risk-based approach
Ministry of the Interior Press release 23.10.2024
- Legislation on temporary protection to be reformed
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.10.2024
- Finland prepares for application of EU Pact on Migration and Asylum
Ministry of the Interior Press release 15.10.2024
- Proposal to improve authorities’ electronic access to information on account transactions sent out for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 10.10.2024
- Home affairs ministers to discuss development of external border control and impact of external conflicts on the EU
Ministry of the Interior Press release 10.10.2024
- Government proposes amendments to regulation on detention and entry bans
Ministry of the Interior Press release 3.10.2024
- Finland to apply for EUR 50 million in funding from the Commission to strengthen surveillance at eastern border
Ministry of the Interior Press release 26.9.2024
- Government proposal on exchange of information between authorities of EU Member States submitted to Parliament
Ministry of the Interior Press release 26.9.2024
- Finland and Sweden to strengthen civil preparedness and emergency planning together
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.9.2024
- Draft legislative proposal on tightening conditions for family reunification circulated for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 12.9.2024
- Joint EU crisis preparedness helps support preparedness in all Member States
Ministry of the Interior Press release 6.9.2024
- Minister Ranne: Government strengthens police and Border Guard activities in budget negotiations
Ministry of the Interior Press release 3.9.2024
- Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue
Ministry of the Interior Press release 3.9.2024
- Phase two of Rescue Act reform launched
Ministry of the Interior Press release 27.8.2024
- Municipal health protection authorities to be given powers to issue emergency warnings
Ministry of the Interior Press release 26.8.2024
- Extensive project launched to develop regional preparedness for incidents
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Finance Press release 16.8.2024
- Ministry of the Interior has launched preparation of Government Report on Internal Security
Ministry of the Interior Press release 13.8.2024
- Several amendments to Firearms Act to be prepared
Ministry of the Interior Press release 1.8.2024
- Finland to send rescue personnel to Portugal to help manage wildfires
Ministry of the Interior Press release 24.7.2024
- Finland enacts legislation to combat instrumentalised migration
Ministry of the Interior Prime Minister's Office Press release 16.7.2024
- Automated exchange of data between law enforcement authorities of EU Member States developed
Ministry of the Interior Press release 15.7.2024
- Government resolution directs prevention and combating of violent radicalisation and extremism
Ministry of the Interior Press release 11.7.2024
- Reception services to be streamlined in line with Government Programme
Ministry of the Interior Press release 10.7.2024
- Stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship: the required period of residence to be extended
Ministry of the Interior Press release 4.7.2024
- Ilkka Koskimäki appointed as National Police Commissioner
Ministry of the Interior Press release 4.7.2024
- Legislative amendments preventing evasion of entry rules to come into effect starting 1 September
Ministry of the Interior Press release 4.7.2024
- Legislative amendment to reduce reception allowance
Ministry of the Interior Press release 4.7.2024
- Draft legislation on new gambling system submitted for consultation
Ministry of the Interior Press release 3.7.2024
- Project launched to prepare legislative amendments on using passenger name record data in crime prevention
Ministry of the Interior Press release 28.6.2024
- Legislative amendments to expand the Border Guard's right to use more technology in statutory duties
Ministry of the Interior Press release 27.6.2024
- Finland to introduce new border procedure – asylum applications can be processed near the border
Ministry of the Interior Press release 27.6.2024
- Temporary protection for Ukrainians displaced by war to continue until 4 March 2026
Ministry of the Interior Press release 25.6.2024
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen and Norwegian Minister of Justice and Public Security Enger Mehl meet in Finland
Ministry of the Interior Press release 24.6.2024
- EU home affairs ministers to symbolically adopt proposal to extend temporary protection for Ukrainians fleeing the war
Ministry of the Interior Press release 13.6.2024
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen to visit Europol and Eurojust
Ministry of the Interior Press release 12.6.2024
- The European Union must be able to protect its security in situations of instrumentalised migration
Ministry of the Interior Press release 10.6.2024
- EU wants to combat organised crime with Brazil
Ministry of the Interior News item 6.6.2024
- Minister Rantanen visits Vienna and Brussels to discuss migration and EU preparedness
Ministry of the Interior Press release 3.6.2024
- Ministry of the Interior sets up project to safeguard Finland’s shooting ranges
Ministry of the Interior Press release 3.6.2024
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen speaks with Ukraine's Minister of Internal Affairs
Ministry of the Interior Press release 31.5.2024
- Finland exercises use of EU strategic stockpiles
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Social Affairs and Health Press release 30.5.2024
- Countries on EU's external border face common challenges
Ministry of the Interior Press release 24.5.2024
- Government proposal for a border security act submitted to Parliament
Ministry of the Interior Prime Minister's Office Press release 21.5.2024
- Proposal for tightening regulation on detention and entry bans sent out for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 17.5.2024
- Finland and Sweden to intensify police cooperation in border area
Ministry of the Interior Press release 16.5.2024
- Delivery of material assistance to Ukraine continues
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.5.2024
- Finland to look into adoption of secure satellite connections
Ministry of the Interior Press release 6.5.2024
- Government proposes more stringent provisions on migration
Ministry of the Interior News item 18.4.2024
- Government proposes extended use of technology by Border Guard
Ministry of the Interior Press release 18.4.2024
- Government proposal submitted to Parliament to prevent evasion of provisions on entry
Ministry of the Interior Press release 18.4.2024
- Government proposes to reduce reception allowance
Ministry of the Interior Press release 18.4.2024
- Proposal for introducing new border procedure submitted to Parliament
Ministry of the Interior Press release 18.4.2024
- Government proposes more stringent provisions on international protection
Ministry of the Interior Press release 18.4.2024
- Government submits proposal to Parliament on stricter requirements for acquiring Finnish citizenship
Ministry of the Interior Press release 18.4.2024
- Savings allocated to Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government do not endanger internal security
Ministry of the Interior Press release 17.4.2024
- Eight applications received for post of National Police Commissioner
Ministry of the Interior Press release 10.4.2024
- Finland's eastern border to remain closed until further notice
Ministry of the Interior Press release 4.4.2024
- Report on Ukrainians who fled to Finland published
Ministry of the Interior Press release 21.3.2024
- Government proposes additional funding for border security
Ministry of the Interior Press release 21.3.2024
- Draft act to combat instrumentalised migration sent out for comments
Ministry of the Interior Prime Minister's Office Press release 15.3.2024
- Juha Martelius appointed Director of the Finnish Security and Intelligence Service
Ministry of the Interior Press release 14.3.2024
- Finnish Government to draw up national security strategy
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.3.2024
- Finland to send expert to support Ukraine in preparing for CBRN risks
Ministry of the Interior Press release 5.3.2024
- Home affairs ministers to discuss migration and border management
Ministry of the Interior Press release 4.3.2024
- Finland to send wildfire preparedness expert to Czechia
Ministry of the Interior Press release 1.3.2024
- Requirements for permanent residence permits to be tightened
Ministry of the Interior Press release 1.3.2024
- Emergency material assistance supplied to Ukraine for two years
Ministry of the Interior Press release 23.2.2024
- Minister of the Interior Rantanen met Sweden’s Minister for Migration Malmer Stenergard
Ministry of the Interior Press release 20.2.2024
- Proposal to tighten the provisions on international protection sent out for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 20.2.2024
- New legislative project to be launched to combat instrumentalised migration
Ministry of the Interior Press release 19.2.2024
- Proposal of the Ministry of the Interior to reduce reception allowance circulated for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 19.2.2024
- Proposal for introducing border procedure sent out for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 12.2.2024
- Ministry of the Interior requests comments on amendments to the Citizenship Act concerning period of residence
Ministry of the Interior Press release 9.2.2024
- Finland's eastern border to remain closed
Ministry of the Interior Press release 8.2.2024
- Ministry of the Interior’s project to prepare changes to family reunification
Ministry of the Interior Press release 7.2.2024
- Reform of legislation on residence permits out for comments
Ministry of the Interior Press release 30.1.2024
- Finland and United States to deepen cooperation on homeland security
Ministry of the Interior Press release 29.1.2024
- Commission to step up fight against people smuggling and trafficking
Ministry of the Interior Press release 25.1.2024
- Home affairs ministers to discuss migration and organised crime
Ministry of the Interior Press release 24.1.2024
- Government to improve protection of infrastructure critical to functioning of society
Ministry of the Interior Ministry of Justice Press release 19.1.2024
- Export of ammunition intended for civilian use to become subject to authorisation
Ministry of the Interior Press release 19.1.2024
- 19 applications received for post of Director of Finnish Security and Intelligence Service
Ministry of the Interior Press release 17.1.2024
- Finland's eastern border to remain closed
Ministry of the Interior Prime Minister's Office Press release 11.1.2024
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