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27.9.2019 | The Ministry of the Interior has decided to send expert and material assistance to Albania through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism to help with the recovery efforts following earthquakes and floods. Albania has requested international assistance from the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, to which Finland belongs.

7.5.2021 | The Ministry of the Interior has published a report on the perceived security threats raised by different religious communities in Finland concerning their religious premises. The report also lists proposals for improving the safety and security of such premises.

8.7.2021 | On Friday 9 July, the European Commission will hold a High-Level Forum on Resettlement & Refugee Protection to discuss the reception of quota refugees and ways to promote it. Finland will be represented by Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo.

19.8.2020 | In its negotiations yesterday on 18 August, the Government decided on border traffic restrictions. Restrictions on internal and external border traffic will be reinstated based on an epidemiological assessment.

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.

18.2.2021 | On 18 February, the Government decided to extend the current restrictions on entry into the country until 18 March 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and there are not yet adequate measures available to replace internal border controls. For this reason, and to curb the spread of COVID-19 variants, both internal and external border controls will continue until 18 March. No substantive changes will be made to the decisions taken on 11 February 2021.

3.6.2021 | On 3 June, the Government decided to extend the restrictions on entry into the country until 27 June 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and we do not yet have adequate measures available to replace the restrictions. For this reason, and to curb the spread of COVID-19 variants, both internal border controls and restrictions on external border traffic will continue. Some amendments will be made to the decisions adopted on 20 May. These will enter into force on 7 June.

19.8.2020 | Regeringen beslöt vid sin förhandling i går den 18 augusti om riktlinjer för begränsningarna i gränstrafiken. Begränsningarna i trafiken över de inre och yttre gränserna återinförs utifrån en epidemiologisk bedömning.

6.8.2020 | The Ministry of the Interior has decided to send expert and material assistance to Beirut through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism due to an explosion. Lebanon has requested international assistance from the EU Civil Protection Mechanism, where Finland is a member.

3.1.2022 | Räddningsväsendet INFORMATIONSPAKET FÖR VÄLFÄRDSOMRÅDESFULLMÄKTIGE 2 3 skäl för en välfärdsområdes­ fullmäktig att intressera sig för räddningsväsendet inom sitt område 1. Räddningsväsendet är en lokal tjänst Räddningsväsendets omfattande rikstäck...

17.3.2020 | Statsrådet fastställde den 16 mars 2020 i punkt 2 riktlinjerna för att bromsa upp spridningen av coronaviruset och skydda riskgrupper:

2.7.2020 | On 2 July, the Government submitted a communication to Parliament on the European Commission’s proposal to amend the Union Civil Protection Mechanism. This is particularly the case against the backdrop of the COVID-19 crisis, which has given rise to the need to enhance the EU's preparedness to respond to broad and serious disasters and crises, especially in situations that simultaneously affect almost all Member States.

17.6.2021 | Entry into Finland from EU and Schengen countries will be allowed for those who have received an approved COVID-19 vaccination series and those who have recovered from COVID-19 less than six months ago prior to entry. Entry into the country will also be allowed for those travelling from EU and Schengen countries because of their work. The changes will enter into force on 21 June. On 17 June, the Governm...

6.5.2020 | In its negotiations on 6 May, the Government decided on measures to ensure the availability of seasonal labour needed in agriculture and horticulture, the entry of seasonal employees from abroad to Finland, and incentives to attract domestic labour.

29.7.2020 | The European Commission has granted significant co-financing to the Oulu-Koillismaa Rescue Department for a high capacity pumping module. The high capacity pumping module is a joint project of four Rescue Departments in northern Finland (Oulu-Koillismaa, Jokilaaksot, Kainuu and Lappi).

11.3.2021 | On 11 March, the Government decided to extend the restrictions on entry into the country until 17 April 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and there are no adequate measures available yet to replace the restrictions. For this reason, and to curb the spread of COVID-19 variants, both internal border controls and restrictions on external border traffic will continue. Only minor changes were made to the decisions taken on 18 February.

2.12.2019 | Det ska utarbetas ett handlingsprogram för polisens trafikövervakning och trafiksäkerheten. Målet är att förbättra människornas trygghetskänsla samt säkerheten för människor, miljö och egendom. Programmet ska styra polisens verksamhet och beakta förändringarna i trafiken och trafiksäkerheten samt deras konsekvenser.

2.7.2020 | Den 2 juli lämnade statsrådet en skrivelse till riksdagen om Europeiska kommissionens förslag om ändring av Europeiska unionens civilskyddsmekanism. Bakgrunden till detta är behovet av att effektivisera EU:s beredskap att reagera på allvarliga, omfattande storolyckor och krissituationer, i synnerhet i situationer som samtidigt gäller nästan alla medlemsländer. Behovet har aktualiserats särskilt i och med coronaviruspandemin.

6.5.2020 | Vid överläggningarna den 6 maj drog regeringen upp riktlinjer för tryggande av tillgången på säsongsarbetskraft på jordbruk och trädgårdsodlingar, när det gäller såväl inresa för utländsk säsongsarbetskraft som incitament för inhemsk arbetskraft.

13.5.2020 | In line with the Government’s hybrid strategy, Finland is now beginning the controlled dismantling of the restrictive measures put in place to mitigate the COVID-19 crisis. The restrictions and recommendations on border traffic will be gradually dismantled starting on 14 May at 00.00 until further notice.