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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. 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

  3. Finland to provide emergency shelter assistance to Venezuela - Finnish Government

    29.6.2026 | Venezuela was hit by two devastating earthquakes on 24 June. Finland is assisting Venezuela by providing emergency shelter assistance through the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-to-provide-emergency-shelter-assistance-to-venezuela

  4. Views requested on amendments to Act on Emergency Warnings - Finnish Government

    30.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior invites views on a draft government proposal to amend the Act on Emergency Warnings. The amendments would make the legislative changes required to introduce a cell broadcast public warning system. The consultation round closes on 14 July 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/views-requested-on-amendments-to-act-on-emergency-warnings

  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. Instructions on staying safe during threats from the air added to the Suomi.fi preparedness guide - Finnish Government

    30.6.2026 | The Preparing for Incidents and Crises guide on Suomi.fi now includes instructions on how to stay safe during threats from the air. The new section explains how authorities issue warnings, how to prepare for a drone threat, and how to stay safe during such an incident.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/instructions-on-staying-safe-during-threats-from-the-air-added-to-the-suomi.fi-preparedness-guide

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. Act on Emergency Warnings to be amended - Finnish Government

    15.6.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project to prepare amendments to the Act on Emergency Warnings to introduce a cell broadcast public warning system in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/act-on-emergency-warnings-to-be-amended

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. Ministerial group on Baltic Sea Security in Helsinki: Joint measures to respond to drone-related threats complement national preparedness - Finnish Government

    18.6.2026 | The interior ministers of Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany or their representatives have gathered for a meeting of the ministerial group on Baltic Sea Security on 17 and 18 June. The representatives of the countries will discuss drone-related threats in the region and joint measures to respond to these threats. The meeting is chaired by Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/ministerial-group-on-baltic-sea-security-in-helsinki-joint-measures-to-respond-to-drone-related-threats-complement-national-preparedness

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine - Finnish Government

    2.6.2026 | Finland has delivered medicinal products to Ukraine from an EU-funded rescEU stockpile, which is hosted by Finland. The value of the delivery is about EUR 151,000. The need for assistance stems from Russia's war of aggression, and the delivery is part of EU support for Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/finland-delivers-medicinal-products-from-eu-emergency-stockpile-to-ukraine

  17. 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

  18. Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen's speech at the meeting of the Council of Europe’s Committee on Social Inclusion and Human Dignity - Finnish Government

    9.6.2026 | Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen held a speech at the meeting of the Council of Europe’s Committee on Social Inclusion and Human Dignity in Kouvola on 9 June 2026.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/minister-of-defence-antti-hakkanen-s-speech-at-the-meeting-of-the-council-of-europe-s-committee-on-social-inclusion-and-human-dignity

  19. 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

  20. Phase two of Rescue Act reform launched - Finnish Government

    27.8.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has set up a project for the second phase of the Rescue Act reform. The government proposal is due to be submitted to Parliament in autumn 2025.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/phase-two-of-rescue-act-reform-launched