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  1. Finland to grant humanitarian assistance to Nepal - Finnish Government

    4.9.2026 | The recent flash flood has ravaged northern Nepal, causing a humanitarian crisis across a vast area. Finland will grant EUR 1 million in humanitarian assistance to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) to alleviate the humanitarian needs created by the flooding in Nepal. The funding to the IFRC will be channelled through the Finnish Red Cross.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-grant-humanitarian-assistance-to-nepal

  2. Minister Tavio to attend high-level forum on disaster risk reduction in Oslo - Finnish Government

    21.3.2025 | Finnish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will attend a high-level forum in Oslo on 24–25 March. The forum is organised by the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR). The event will discuss accelerating financing to reduce disaster risks and to improve global preparedness for risks.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tavio-to-attend-high-level-forum-on-disaster-risk-reduction-in-oslo

  3. The rescEU provides additional capacities for accident and disaster management - Finnish Government

    8.9.2023 | Recent news has shown that countries in Europe also need to be increasingly prepared for serious, protracted and large-scale crises. Even in the EU, Member States have the primary responsibility for preventing, preparing for and responding to natural and man-made disasters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/the-resceu-provides-additional-capacities-for-accident-and-disaster-management

  4. Reception of international assistance in healthcare to become easier - Finnish Government

    21.5.2026 | The Act on Healthcare Professionals has been amended to make it possible to receive international assistance for healthcare in different kinds of crises. The amendments will facilitate and speed up the operations of humanitarian assistance providers in Finland when assistance is needed fast. The amendments will enter into force on 25 May 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/reception-of-international-assistance-in-healthcare-to-become-easier

  5. Minister Sari Multala attends 40th anniversary commemoration of Chornobyl nuclear accident in Ukraine - Finnish Government

    26.4.2026 | On 26 April 2026, Minister of Climate and the Environment Sari Multala visited Ukraine to attend memorials commemorating the Chornobyl nuclear power plant accident 40 years ago and to participate in a high-level meeting on improving the plant safety. She also took part in a G7+ meeting in Kyiv to discuss support for Ukraine for the winter of 2026–2027 amid Russia’s continuing attacks on energy and civilian targets.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-sari-multala-attends-40th-anniversary-commemoration-of-chornobyl-nuclear-accident-in-ukraine

  6. Reform of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism would strengthen crisis preparedness - Finnish Government

    13.11.2025 | On 16 July, the European Commission put forward a proposal for a reform of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The reform is one of the key measures to implement the EU Preparedness Union Strategy. The Government informed Parliament of the proposal by submitting a Union communication on 13 November.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/reform-of-the-eu-civil-protection-mechanism-would-strengthen-crisis-preparedness

  7. Foreign Ministry’s consular services assist over 245,000 Finns around the world in 2025 - Finnish Government

    11.2.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Finnish missions abroad provided consular services to approximately 245,000 customers in 2025. In addition, the Ministry’s 24/7 service was contacted around 6,700 times over the course of the year.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-s-consular-services-assist-over-245-000-finns-around-the-world-in-2025

  8. Reception of international assistance in healthcare made easier - Finnish Government

    20.11.2025 | The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Healthcare Professionals that will make it possible to receive international assistance for healthcare in different kinds of crisis situations. The aim is to facilitate and speed up the operations of humanitarian assistance providers in Finland when assistance is needed fast.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/reception-of-international-assistance-in-healthcare-made-easier