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  1. Director General for Rescue Services: Danger has passed, it is safe to go to school and work - Finnish Government

    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.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/director-general-for-rescue-services-danger-has-passed-it-is-safe-to-go-to-school-and-work

  2. Public warning sirens to be tested again on Monday 1 June - Finnish Government

    29.5.2026 | This is a routine monthly test of public warning sirens. Sirens are tested at 12.00 noon on the first Monday of each month, except on public holidays.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/public-warning-sirens-to-be-tested-again-on-monday-1-june

  3. Finland to support development of Ukraine’s weather services, benefiting authorities and farmers - Finnish Government

    26.5.2026 | The cooperation project between the Finnish Meteorological Institute and the Ukrainian Hydrometeorological Center will be extended by four years. The new stage of the project aims to further improve Ukraine’s weather and early warning services and their accessibility, helping society enhance its preparedness for extreme weather events. The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs will provide a total...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-to-support-development-of-ukraine-s-weather-services-benefiting-authorities-and-farmers

  4. Finland to introduce new emergency warning system this year - Finnish Government

    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.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-to-introduce-new-emergency-warning-system-this-year

  5. Further instructions on drone threat warnings published - Finnish Government

    18.5.2026 | Inquiries: [email protected]
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/further-instructions-on-drone-threat-warnings-published

  6. Finland provides material assistance to Ukraine’s rescue services - Finnish Government

    9.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has procured 50,000 litres of foam suitable for extinguishing different types of fires for use by Ukraine’s rescue services. The foam purchase is part of an emergency assistance package coordinated by the Ministry through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The package consists of donations from various sectors of society and targeted procurements.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-provides-material-assistance-to-ukraine-s-rescue-services

  7. Finland’s rescEU Medical Stockpile reached full readiness - Finnish Government

    13.5.2026 | The rescEU Medical Stockpile hosted in Finland reached its full material readiness at the end of April. All products specified in the original plan have now been purchased and stored and they are ready to go. The project was completed on schedule, thanks to seamless cooperation among the different parties.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-s-resceu-medical-stockpile-reached-full-readiness

  8. Authorities worked together effectively to counter drone threat, public communication methods to be further developed - Finnish Government

    15.5.2026 | In the early hours of Friday 15 May, the Finnish Defence Forces received information about a risk that drones larger than previously sighted and carrying heavier explosive payloads could stray into Finland. For this reason, the Ministry of the Interior issued an emergency warning for the Uusimaa region as a precautionary measure shortly before 4.00.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/authorities-worked-together-effectively-to-counter-drone-threat-public-communication-methods-to-be-further-developed

  9. Authorities worked together effectively to counter drone threat, public communication methods to be further developed - Finnish Government

    15.5.2026 | In the early hours of Friday 15 May, the Finnish Defence Forces received information about a risk that drones larger than previously sighted and carrying heavier explosive payloads could stray into Finland. For this reason, the Ministry of the Interior issued an emergency warning for the Uusimaa region as a precautionary measure shortly before 4.00.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/-/viranomaisyhteistyo-toimi-drooniuhassa-kansalaisviestinnan-toimintatapoja-kehitetaan

  10. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo: Preparedness for drone threats requires cooperation across society - Finnish Government

    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. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-petteri-orpo-preparedness-for-drone-threats-requires-cooperation-across-society

  11. Finns to receive more advice on preparing for emergency conditions - Finnish Government

    4.5.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has launched a project to develop guidance for the public on how to prepare for emergency conditions. The guidance will complement existing preparedness advice in the Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide published on Suomi.fi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finns-to-receive-more-advice-on-preparing-for-emergency-conditions

  12. Government ramps up society’s preparedness for drone threats in extraordinary informal meeting - Finnish Government

    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.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/government-ramps-up-society-s-preparedness-for-drone-threats-in-extraordinary-informal-meeting

  13. European Coalition for Civil Preparedness and Resilience to meet in Helsinki: Russia is the most serious security threat to Europe - Finnish Government

    16.4.2026 | Ministers responsible for internal security and preparedness (or their deputies) from Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden will meet in Helsinki on 16 April to discuss how the EU can prepare for security threats and various crises. Sauli Niinistö, former President of Finland, and Hadja Lahbib, the EU Commissioner for Preparedness and Crisis Management, will deliver the opening addresses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/european-coalition-for-civil-preparedness-and-resilience-to-meet-in-helsinki-russia-is-the-most-serious-security-threat-to-europe

  14. EUR 44 million in EU funding to improve border management, internal security and migration management - Finnish Government

    8.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior will allocate around EUR 44 million in EU funding to projects on border management, crime prevention and migration. The projects will improve the capabilities of security authorities, develop information systems, and secure resources for the authorities to manage migration. The funding will be granted from the EU Home Affairs Funds, under the autumn 2025 call for proposals.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eur-44-million-in-eu-funding-to-improve-border-management-internal-security-and-migration-management

  15. Glossaries and guidance - Finnish Government

    The aim of terminology work at the Prime Minister's Office is to harmonise the terms used in government texts, both in the national languages of Finland and in foreign languages, and to promote clear communication. This facilitates cooperation between branches of government and ensures that the same terms are used consistently across languages.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/translation-and-language-services/glossaries

  16. European Coalition for Civil Preparedness and Resilience met in Helsinki: Russia is the most serious security threat to Europe - Finnish Government

    16.4.2026 | Ministers responsible for preparedness from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Poland and Germany have issued a joint statement in connection with their meeting in Helsinki on 16 April. According to the statement, Russia’s large-scale war of aggression against Ukraine remains the most significant factor affecting Europe’s security in the long term.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/european-coalition-for-civil-preparedness-and-resilience-met-in-helsinki-russia-is-the-most-serious-security-threat-to-europe

  17. Finnish and Ukrainian rescue authorities support Ukraine's international civil defence coalition - Finnish Government

    8.12.2025 | The Finnish Ministry of the Interior and the State Emergency Service of Ukraine (SESU) have agreed to deepen cooperation across different sectors. The cooperation emphasises support for Ukraine's international civil defence coalition. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finnish-and-ukrainian-rescue-authorities-support-ukraine-s-international-civil-defence-coalition

  18. Finland supports Ukraine - Finnish Government

    Prime Minister Petteri Orpo visited Kyiv on 28 May 2025. Finland supports Ukraine On 24 February 2022, Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine in breach of the UN Charter and international law. Finland strongly condemns Russia’s military actions in...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/ukraine

  19. Ministers steering wellbeing services counties: the identified shortcomings of the wellbeing services county reform will continue to be addressed determinedly - Finnish Government

    10.12.2025 | An independent group of experts has conducted a broad-based interim evaluation of the wellbeing services county reform, which was published on 10 December. Minister of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso, Minister of Local and Regional Government Anna-Kaisa Ikonen and Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen consider the findings valuable.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/ministers-steering-wellbeing-services-counties-fixing-the-flaws-of-the-wellbeing-services-county-reform-requires-persistence

  20. Interim evaluation: wellbeing services county reform progressing, but corrections needed to achieve objectives - Finnish Government

    10.12.2025 | The wellbeing services county reform is progressing towards the set objectives throughout Finland, but there are still many issues left to address. This is according to a broad-based interim evaluation of the wellbeing services county reform made by an independent expert group.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/interim-evaluation-wellbeing-services-county-reform-progressing-but-corrections-needed-to-achieve-objectives