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15.5.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior’s rescue authorities issued an emergency warning about a potential drone sighting in Uusimaa on 15 May 2026 shortly before 4.00. The authorities have now announced, through an emergency warning, that the danger has passed. When an emergency warning is issued, it is essential to follow the instructions of the authorities.

1.7.2025 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has appointed a working group of public officials to assess legislation concerning plants handling dangerous chemicals and explosives which are important for national defence. Due to the changed security environment in Finland, the processing of licence applications, disclosure obligations and data processing of these plants will be evaluated.

27.5.2024 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft government proposal for an act amending the Act on the Finnish Meteorological Institute and for an Act amending the Act on the Defence Forces. The amendments would enable the establishment of a space situational awareness centre in Finland. The deadline for submitting comments is 30 June 2024.

19.4.2024 | EU foreign ministers will convene in Luxembourg on 22 April. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will represent Finland at the meeting.

3.5.2023 | On 3 May 2023, a steering group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications to examine the possible establishment of a Finnish space situational awareness centre issued a report recommending that the centre be established. It could be started by 2026.

27.8.2026 | On 27 August, the Government submitted to Parliament a proposal to amend the Act on Emergency Warnings. The amendments would make the legislative changes needed for introducing a public warning system based on cell broadcast technology. The amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 1 November 2026.

22.8.2021 | Intensive efforts are under way to evacuate Finns and Afghans who have been working for the Finnish Government from Afghanistan. Around ten people were evacuated from Kabul on Saturday, and a group of 52 have boarded evacuation flights so far on Sunday. This brings the total number of evacuees to 110 at present. The evacuees are Finnish citizens or permanent residents of Finland, along with other persons who have been working for Finland, the EU and NATO, together with their families.

21.10.2022 | A steering group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications will investigate the establishment of a national space situation centre. As society's functioning depends on the services provided by satellite systems, an ability to observe events in near space is needed.

21.10.2022 | A steering group appointed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications will investigate the establishment of a national space situation centre. As society's functioning depends on the services provided by satellite systems, an ability to observe events in near space is needed.

25.5.2026 | At a roundtable event on 25 May 2026, representatives of wellbeing services counties, cities and labour market organisations developed a shared understanding of how to address drone-related threats and communicate about them to the public. The purpose of the discussion was to strengthen the resilience of society and increase understanding of what has already been done to ensure preparedness and how it can be further developed through cooperation. 

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1.6.2026 | A new emergency warning system complementing the existing systems will be built in Finland by the end of October 2026. The new FI-Alert system will complement the current emergency warning system by delivering faster and more accurately targeted regional warnings directly to mobile phones. The Ministry of the Interior and Erillisverkot Group signed an agreement on implementing the FI-Alert system on 28 May 2026.

26.5.2026 | The Government discussed preparedness for drone threats, instructions and communications to the public in its extraordinary informal meeting on Tuesday 26 May.

10.2.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has completed an investigation into a statutory amendment that would allow a residence permit and alien’s passport to be issued to applicants whose lack of a travel document is the sole impediment to granting the permit. The same project also investigated other potential solutions to address the situation of individuals who have remained in Finland for an extended period with no right of residence.

7.12.2022 | EU home affairs ministers will gather in Brussels on Thursday 8 December for a meeting of the Justice and Home Affairs Council. Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen will represent Finland at the meeting. The ministers will discuss topics including the overall state of the Schengen area and Russia’s aggression against Ukraine.

31.3.2026 | The authorities and the state leadership are monitoring changes in the security situation, assessing future risks and ensuring that our society continues to function in all circumstances. Finland is not currently facing a military threat. 

22.12.2025 | The start of 2026 will see the entry into force of new acts and decrees. This press release provides a summary of the most important changes in the Ministry of the Interior’s government branch.

27.6.2025 | The President of the Republic approved the legislative amendments on aviation on 27 June 2025. The amendments aim to improve aviation safety and security. The Acts will enter into force on 1 September 2025.

3.10.2025 | Finnish Minister of Defence Häkkänen at opening of NATO’s MCLCC-N: This is a historic day for Finland, NATO and Mikkeli Ministry of Defence Publication date 3.10.2025 10.38 Type: Press release Finland’s Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen gave an o...

3.4.2025 | The Government submitted to Parliament a legislative proposal on aviation on 3 April 2025. The proposal aims to improve aviation safety.