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History of the flag Before gaining independence in 1917, Finland was part of Sweden until incorporated into the Russian empire in 1809. The flags of these two countries were also used as the official Finnish flag and, even though under Russian rul...https://intermin.fi/en/flag-and-arms/about-the-flag/history-of-the-flag
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Describing the Finnish flag The Act on the Flag of Finland does not specify the materials that should be used for the emblem, so any piece (such as a sticker) with a pattern that has the prescribed colours and dimensions is considered the Finnish ...https://intermin.fi/en/flag-and-arms/about-the-flag
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Finnish flag days Finland has official flag days and national flag days designated in the calendar. The flag may be flown on other days as well. Flying the flag is a great and dignified way to express joy and emphasise a day of celebration. Flying...https://intermin.fi/en/flag-and-arms/flag-flying-days
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Flying the EU flag Displaying the flag of the European Union has become common in Finland in recent years. There are no national provisions concerning its use though the Ministry of the Interior recommends that it should be flown alongside the Fin...https://intermin.fi/en/flag-and-arms/flying-the-eu-flag
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Flag and arms of Finland Flying the flag is a great way to express joy and emphasise a day of celebration. Flying the flag is also a great way of showing respect or expressing sorrow. There is no reason to be shy about flying the flag. No reason i...https://intermin.fi/en/flag-and-arms
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Flying the flag at half mast Mourning is usually expressed by lowering the national flag to half mast. Flags are normally lowered to half mast as soon as the information about the death of the person concerned has been received. If the message is ...https://intermin.fi/en/flag-and-arms/flying-the-flag-at-half-mast
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The flag and coat of arms in commercial activities and trademarks Use of the Finnish flag and coat of arms is not forbidden in a commercial activity, and they are widely used to represent Finland in a number of contexts. However, such use must alw...https://intermin.fi/en/flag-and-arms/the-flag-and-coat-of-arms-in-commercial-activities
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Proposals for flag days and the processing of proposals by the Ministry When proposing new flag days, citizens should bear in mind that they are entitled to fly the flag if they so desire. All citizens have the right to fly the national flag, if t...https://intermin.fi/en/flag-and-arms/flag-flying-days/proposals-for-flag-flying-days
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Flag days in 2026 February 3.2. Alvar och Aino Aalto day, Day of Finnish Architecture and Design | a recommended flag day 5.2. Runeberg Day 6.2. Sámi National Day | a recommended flag day 28.2. Kalevala Day, Day of Finnish Culture March 19.3. Minn...https://intermin.fi/en/flag-days-2026
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22.2.2023 | Friday 24 February marks the one-year anniversary of Russia starting its full-scale aggression against Ukraine. Finland strongly condemns Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. The Finnish Government will show its support to Ukraine by flying the Finnish and Ukrainian flags on 24 February.https://intermin.fi/en/-/flags-to-be-flown-on-government-buildings-on-24-february-in-support-of-ukraine
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Order of precedence International flag etiquette should be observed when flags of more than one nation are flown. On international occasions, the flag of the host nation should have pride of place. This rule has also been incorporated in the decre...https://intermin.fi/en/flag-and-arms/order-of-precedence
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Areas of expertise The Ministry of the Interior is the ministry for internal security and migration. The Ministry’s aim is for Finland to be the safest country in the world. The Ministry of the Interior prepares legislation concerning the police, ...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise
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The Ministry of the Interior is the ministry for internal security The Ministry’s vision is a safe and secure society in all situations. Our objective is to keep people, property and the environment safe and for all people to live safe everyday li...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/tasks-and-objectives
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Liputan-mobiilisovelluksen saavutettavuusseloste Tässä saavutettavuusselosteessa kerrotaan, miten Liputan-mobiilisovelluksessa noudatetaan lakia digitaalisten palvelujen tarjoamisesta, mitä puutteita sovelluksen saavutettavuudessa on ja miten voit...https://intermin.fi/liputan-sovelluksen-saavutettavuusseloste
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9.12.2025 | The Government proposes improvements to the Finnish Border Guard's preparedness and its ability to respond to the requirements of the changed security and operating environment. The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a government proposal for an act amending the Border Guard Act and certain related acts.https://intermin.fi/en/-/finnish-border-guard-s-powers-related-to-preparedness-to-be-strengthened-
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29.4.2020 | On Labour Day 1 May, flags will be flying in honour of Finnish work. In these exceptional times, many people are working in demanding conditions to fight coronavirus.https://intermin.fi/en/-/vapun-liputus-omistetaan-tana-vuonna-koronan-vastaisessa-tyossa-toimiville
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6.3.2020 | The Ministry of the Interior recommends that the national flag be flown throughout the country on Sunday 9 August 2020 to celebrate Tove Jansson and Finnish art. Flags are to be raised at 8.00 and lowered at 21.00.https://intermin.fi/en/-/sunnuntaina-9-8-liputetaan-tove-janssonin-ja-suomalaisen-taiteen-johdosta
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23.5.2018 | The history of the Finnish flag is an expedition into our Finnish identity and our national mindscape. One hundred years ago, the fight for our own flag had to do with the past and our right to define the essence of Finnish identity. After a long and multifaceted debate, the blue and white colours were chosen to symbolise the national identity of Finland.https://intermin.fi/en/-/suomen-lippu-tayttaa-sata-vuotta
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Flaggning med EU-flaggan Det har blivit vanligare att man flaggar med EU-flaggan i Finland. Det finns inga nationella författningar eller föreskrifter om hur flaggan skall användas. Inrikesministeriet har rekommenderat att man flaggar med EU-flagg...https://intermin.fi/sv/flagga-och-vapen/flaggning-med-eu-flaggan