Tag: Border guard
The number of border crossings between Finland and Russia increased in July
According to the Finnish Border Guard, more than 236,000 people crossed the border between Finland and Russia in July. The number includes both arrivals and departures, the majority of whom, according to the Border Guard, have been Russian citizens. The numbers are lower compared to the pre-Covid level. For example, in July 2019, the corresponding […]
Russian border crossings stabilize at more than 7,500 per day
According to the Border Guard Service of Southeast Finland, the number of border crossers from Russia to Finland has stabilized at around 7,500-8,000 people. A week ago, Russia waived the Covid restrictions and similar numbers of border crossings were reported. According to the Border Guard, four out of five people crossing the border are Russian […]
Traffic picks up at Russian border crossings
Southeastern Finland’s border crossings have reported a slight increase in traffic over the weekend as Russia waived Covid restrictions. Since Friday, the number of crossings has increased by about 10 percent. On both Saturday and Sunday, around 7,000-8,000 people crossed the border from Russia to Finland. About 80 percent of those who crossed were Russian […]
Russia’s attack on Ukraine can be seen on berry farms
Last year, 13,870 seasonal work certificates were issued, of which 13,287 were for Ukrainians. Most seasonal work certificates are issued annually during the spring and summer. “The number of applications submitted is less than a third compared to last year. Russia’s attack on Ukraine clearly affects the number of seasonal workers, as most of them […]
The restrictions on the eastern borders make it easier, but crossings are still restricted
Despite the Russian government’s announcement last week that the temporary Covid-related border crossing restrictions will be lifted on Friday, the Border Guard has not yet detected an increase in traffic. The Russian news magazine Fontanka reported on Friday that the Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin signed a document on Thursday that officially lifted epidemic restrictions […]
An increase in unauthorized crossings, says the Southeastern Finland Border Guard
In the first half of this year, unauthorized border crossings between Finland and Russia have increased, the Finnish Border Guard said on Thursday. In the first six months of 2022, there were 11 unauthorized crossings, compared to eight in the whole of last year. The Border Guard Service of Southeast Finland detected four illegal crossings […]
In the shadow of the war: Else’s escape from the Nazis
On November 26, 1942, the Norwegian Nazi leader Vidkun Quisling’s order that all Norwegian Jews be gathered and taken by boat to Germany and the concentration camp at Auschwitz. On a winter-cold country road just outside Oslo, two children climb into the front seat of an old truck. One of them is Else Ullman. She […]
It’s official: Testing of the updated eastern border fence could begin this summer
The trial fencing of the border between southeastern Finland and Russia can start already this summer, they estimate Matti PitkäniityHead of the Border Guard’s international cooperation unit. The fence will probably be installed in separate parts, he told Yle TV1’s morning show on Friday. "We have to remember that we have a 1340 km border […]
Parliament approved the amendments to the Border Guard Act
Read more: Parliament rejected a last-minute demand to reform the Border Guard Act (July 5, 2022) The Finnish opposition thanks the committee’s report on reforming the Border Guard Act (July 1, 2022) Parliament also approved a motion to update the Emergency Powers Act to allow emergency powers to be used in response to a hostile […]
The Finnish police suspect a man of animal welfare crimes after transporting the dog that led to his death from Russia
The Helsinki police have started a preliminary investigation, where it is suspected that a 24-year-old man transported 32 dogs to the ground under bad conditions. According to the police, the mode of transport, a small truck, caused unnecessary pain and suffering to the animals. The Border Guard notified the Helsinki police on Saturday that a […]
The parliamentary committee recommends closing the eastern border in exceptional cases
The Parliamentary Administration Committee has proposed amendments to the Border Guard Act that could be introduced in exceptional circumstances. The provisions include allowing border crossings at certain border crossing points and concentrating asylum applications on only one border crossing point. In its press release on the results, the committee stated that members unanimously endorsed the […]
Four suspects in illegally crossing the eastern border have been arrested in Finland
The Kainuu Border Guard District in Eastern Finland is investigating a group of four people suspected of crossing the Russian border without permission. The agency said it had received information about four foreigners who expressed interest in applying for asylum on Sunday night. The group is suspected of crossing the Russian border near the municipality […]
Reports from border guards are increasing of the arrival of people blocked at the Russian border in Finland
This year, the Finnish border authorities have blocked several hundred people from entering Russia from Russia, and the number has increased considerably since Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Just before the attack, in January-February, only a few dozen people were banned from entering the country’s southeastern border. But since then, the Border Guard has turned […]
Finland greets the Defense Forces on the official flag day, with a military parade
The Defense Forces Flag Day will be celebrated on Saturday in a military parade in Helsinki. The parade will be attended by about 1,600 participants – from the Finnish Army, Navy and Air Force, the National Defense College, the Finnish Border Guard and veterans – as well as more than 40 military vehicles and 14 […]
One of the suspects in illegal immigration was arrested by the Border Guard
The Border Guard has completed a preliminary investigation into a criminal organization suspected of selling accommodation, transport and false documents to smuggle people through Europe across Turkey. The investigation has led to a suspicion by the Border Guard’s Turku unit of the promotion of illegal Iranian immigration and counterfeiting. He is believed to have played […]
The new law will give more weapons into the hands of volunteers
The amendment to the Weapons Act aims to give volunteers access to weapons and ammunition used by the Defense Forces and the Border Guard. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, interest in national defense has increased and many people have participated in voluntary exercises. Minister of Defense Antti Kaikkonen (Center) said the law change will […]
In the supplementary budget, the government proposes an additional € 2 billion in defense success
In its second draft amending budget this year, the Finnish government has proposed an increase in net expenditure of around EUR 2.3 billion. The two main areas of spending are national defense, given Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and measures to alleviate the harm caused to children and young people by the corona pandemic. "Finland’s security […]
Temporary protection in Finland was granted to more than 20,000 people fleeing Ukraine – decisions are now being made quickly
Applications are submitted to the police or border guards. The Finnish Immigration Service is responsible for making the relevant decisions. – Now the decision-making process is really fast, when the application has all the information and a photo on the residence card needed to make the decision. In the past, it could take weeks now […]
The patrol detects rare greed on the Finnish-Russian border
According to the agency, the border guards patrolled a rare wolverine on the Russian border in South Karelia on Tuesday. The Southeast Finland Border Guard reported the finding in a tweet, which also accompanied by a short video from a highly endangered mammal. The video showed the wolf running eagerly towards the border guards, after […]
Finland suspects that the airspace of Russian aircraft at the eastern border has been violated
According to the Ministry of Defense, the Russian government plane is suspected of violating Finnish airspace on Wednesday morning. According to the ministry, the suspected airspace violation of the Mi-17 helicopter took place on the eastern border of Finland between Kesälahti and Parikkala on Wednesday morning at about 10.40. The Mi-17 is a Russian-designed Russian […]
A large-scale accident training will be held at Helsinki-Vantaa
At Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, one of the largest major-accident training exercises ever will be held on Wednesday, with the participation of 15 different organizations and 450 people. "Normally, such a large exercise is held at the airport once a year. However, due to Covid, it was not possible to practice for a few years," said Jorma […]
Speaker of Parliament Vanhanen returns to Åland’s comments
Speaker of Parliament Matti Vanhanen (Cen) said on Monday that he has not heard a serious debate about the desire to deploy troops in the autonomous and demilitarized island region of Åland, which is a Swedish-speaking maritime province in Finland. The newspaper Etelä-Suomen Sanomat (ESS) said on Sunday that Vanhanen said he hoped Åland would […]
The Russian plane is suspected of violating Finnish airspace
A Russian state naval plane is suspected of violating Finnish airspace in the Gulf of Finland off Porvoo on Friday morning. According to the Department of Defense, the suspected airspace violation of IL-96-300 lasted three minutes. The Ministry’s communications office told Yle that this was the first violation in Finland this year. The last previous […]
The Border Guard is acquiring more advanced surveillance aircraft
The renewal of the Agency’s surveillance machines is also a goal of the government’s program. The Border Guard has been pleased with the capabilities of its two Dornier 228 aircraft, but the aircraft are nearing the end of their life cycles. The funding earmarked for the reform should enable it to acquire aircraft with significantly […]
Buses from Russia will increase when the train connection to Finland ends
The buses will continue the passenger shuttle between Russia and Finland when the last remaining train connection between the countries was suspended on Sunday. The end of the Allegro train service between St. Petersburg and Helsinki clearly affected people with a Russian background and their relatives. "My mother has come to Finland for the first […]
Hundreds of Ukrainians arrive in Finland every day
According to unofficial estimates, hundreds of Ukrainian citizens fleeing the war in their homeland arrive in Helsinki, the capital of Finland, every day. The Estonian Broadcasting Corporation (ERR) reported earlier this week that almost 20,000 Ukrainians had arrived in Estonia, and the shipping companies added that many would continue their journey by ship to Finland. […]
Pastor: Helsinki parishes are ready to receive up to 1,000 Ukrainian refugees
The city of Helsinki and the local church congregations are preparing for the expected arrival of Ukrainian refugees in Finland. According to the Lutheran pastor, the city’s parishes are already ready to receive emergency accommodation for up to 1,000 refugees Juha Rintamäki From Lauttasaari parish. "We can provide more accommodation if the situation worsens," he […]
Rapid Covid breath tests developed in Finland ready for the EU market
The Tampere-based medical device company has received EU-wide CE certification for the distribution of the Covid-19 rapid breath test. The CE mark indicates that the product has been assessed and is considered to comply with EU safety, health and environmental protection requirements. "We want to provide a disruptive Covid screening solution to help individuals, families, […]
The board is meeting to consider Covid restrictions
Finnish ministers will meet on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the Covid situation in a growing cry from doctors and public health authorities, calling for new measures to reduce people-to-people contacts and slow the spread of the Omicron variant. Before the meeting Markku TervahautaThe director of the THL, the Department of Health and Welfare, confirmed that […]
Minister Harakka at the IMO General Assembly: negotiations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions must be intensified and digitalisation must be utilized in maritime transport
The topics of Minister Haraka’s video speech are the automation of shipping and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. Finland has proposed new working arrangements in the IMO. The aim is a more structured approach to negotiations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and that smaller countries also have equal opportunities to participate. “It […]
EU reminder sent about lack of Finnish passenger notification system
The European Commission has asked Finland and other EU countries to improve Covid control. According to reports, Finland needs to improve border control and the vaccination program. Most EU countries require international arrivals to fill out a passenger information form so they can contact trackers within two weeks of entering. The Commission wants all Member […]
Finland was urged to step up border measures and promote vaccinations
“Today, we present a wide range of actions to step up our vaccination efforts and invest in treatments, improve monitoring and prevention, and strengthen global solidarity. In the meantime, I reiterate my urgent call to all of you: get vaccinated, get boosted, and follow the rules to protect yourself.” said Ursula von der Leyen, President […]
The Defense Forces canceled the Independence Day parade
The Defense Forces have canceled the parade on Independence Day scheduled for December 6 in the city of Lahti due to the worsening coronavirus situation. The parade held in Pori last year was also canceled due to the pandemic. The organizers of the parade had planned all the service areas of the Finnish Army, including […]
A video of driving tanks over Finnish conscripts raises eyebrows on social media
A video published on social media about driving a Leopard 2A4 tanker over Finnish conscripts has provoked a variety of reactions on social media. The conscripts of the Jaeger Brigade were seen lined up on the ground between the giant steps of a 55-ton war machine – but untouched by the vehicle – as they […]
The Border Guard found two passengers under a truck in the Port of Helsinki
Two Iraqi men were found hiding under a truck trailer in the port of Helsinki on October 30, the border guard said in a statement on Tuesday. The scout dog found two men under the trailer while the border guards carried out routine inspections of traffic arriving at the port. The truck had arrived in […]
Yle: Finns involved in the setbacks of migrants
According to Yle’s Swedish Language Investigation Unit, Finnish guards working with the EU’s border agency Frontex were involved in pushing practices in which migrants were deported illegally at the EU’s external borders. Frontex’s mission is to safeguard human rights at the EU’s borders. However, whistleblowers and human rights groups claim the agency is involved in […]
The Finnish army declares the Independence Day parade
The Defense Forces will hold a national parade in Lahti as part of the Independence Day celebrations on December 6, the press release said. The procession in Pori last year was canceled due to an increase in Covid-19 cases. The press release states that troops from all sectors of the Finnish Defense Forces will participate […]
There is no point in building a fence, the border authority says
The prospect of the convergence of thousands of migrants on the Polish-Belarusian border has led many Finns to wonder how the country would react if a large number of asylum seekers arrived at the Finnish border. MPs from the Coalition Party and the Basic Finns have urgently called on the government to make changes to […]
About 30 immigrants have arrived in Finland via Belarus, says Ohisalo
Border security has recently become a hot topic of discussion in Finland. According to news reports, Belarus has transported people intending to join the European Union to the Polish border. Die Welt, one of Germany’s leading dailies, has also written that the main destinations for migrants are Finland and Germany. On Thursday, Ohisalo said that […]
The government is preparing a fourth supplementary budget to reduce net borrowing
The government has submitted to Parliament this year’s fourth draft supplementary budget, which aims to reduce the need for net borrowing by about EUR 2.2 billion. The draft proposal includes an increase in revenue of approximately EUR 1.9 billion and a cut in expenditure of EUR 249 million. According to the government, changes in the […]
Poland is rushing troops to stop Belarus sending migrants across the border
WARSAW, Poland: On Tuesday, the Polish Ministry of Defense said it had increased the number of troops on the border with Belarus to almost 6,000 to counter an increase in migration. In a tweet, Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak said: “Almost 6,000 soldiers from the 16th, 18th and 12th divisions serve at the Polish-Belarusian border. The […]
VR aims to restart Russian services by Christmas
The Finnish state railway company VR intends to open passenger rail traffic to Russia at the Vainikkala southeastern border crossing by Christmas. Rail traffic on Finland’s eastern border was closed in March 2020 due to the Covid pandemic. VR’s announcement came a day after the Finnish government decided that the Vainikkala border crossing point would […]
The border of the Vainikkala railway will open on Monday
On Thursday, the Finnish government decided that the Vainikkala border crossing will be opened to rail traffic on Monday, October 18. The junction handles rail traffic between Russia and Finland and has been closed due to the Covid pandemic. Although the border guard told Yle that it is ready to check trains if they start […]
Operation to clear the Beatris shipwreck of oil
One of the goals of the water protection efficiency program coordinated by the Ministry of the Environment is to find and clean up dangerous shipwrecks in the Baltic Sea. Prior to this, three high-risk shipwrecks have been removed. Ministry of the Environment, Finnish Navy and Border Guard The motor vessel Beatris sank in the Iniö […]
The surveillance camera records the bears marching into hibernation
Kainuu Border Guard on Friday has tweeted a picture it had taken of the bear’s mother and four puppies walking along the lake shore to sleep. Jouko Kinnunen, The captain of the Vartius border crossing on the Finnish – Russian border, tweeted the picture. "Sometimes technical surveillance takes great pictures of nature and animals," he […]
National ID cards are no longer valid for most Europeans traveling to the UK: Home Office
“As of Friday 1 October 2021, most EU, EEA and Swiss citizens will need a valid passport to enter the UK as the government ceases to accept national identity cards as a travel document,” the official release said. According to the Ministry of the Interior, identity cards are part of the most misused documents seen […]
The ports of Helsinki will move to the Covid space for arriving people
The ports of the city of Helsinki no longer check the Covid status of all arriving passengers, says the director of the city’s health and substance abuse service, Leena Turpeinen. Passengers, instead, have to choose one of three different lanes when they arrive in the country. The green lane is intended primarily for passengers returning […]
Shipbuilder Meyer designs luxury-powered luxury mega yachts
The shipbuilding company Meyer Group, which has a shipyard in southwestern Finland, intends to expand its product range to include luxury mega yachts. The German company announced the matter on Thursday at the Monaco Yacht Show when it unveiled a 150-meter-long ONE 50 sailboat powered by fuel cells and batteries. The ONE 50 can reach […]
The government will continue to contribute to fences around Europe
In the future, Denmark will continue its contribution to establishing physical barriers around Europe. This is what Minister of Foreign Affairs and Integration Mattias Tesfaye (S) says in interviews with Berlingske and Jyllands-Posten. Earlier in September, the minister was able to tell that the government had decided to sell 15 kilometers of barbed wire fences […]
The mystery of Helsinki’s hard rise was solved when a man found a rocket launcher
The large boom that sounded from large parts of Helsinki last weekend could have been the work of a homemade rocket, an expert who believes he has found a launch site. Jaakko Visuri The Ursa Astronomical Society’s fireball team told Yle News that he used seismic measurements from the Institute of Seismology to determine the […]
The embassy guard flees across the country when Finland refuses to evacuate: "I lost hope"
When the last American soldiers left Kabul Airport and Taliban fighters filled the air with a solemn shooting, one man who had worked at the Finnish Embassy for years decided to leave on his own steam. There were no men on the Finnish evacuation lists who were hired to guard the embassy through a subcontractor. […]
The Finnish Immigration Service coordinates the reception of evacuees from Afghanistan
Dozens of Finnish Immigration Service officials have participated in the operation at the airport and in support services. In addition to the Finnish Immigration Service, the Border Guard, the Police, Customs, the Department of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health and the Social Emergency and Crisis Center of the City of […]
The Prime Minister of Finland urges untested arrivals from Russia to receive Covid tests
The Prime Minister of Finland Sanna Marin (SDP) said on Thursday it was concerned about the coronavirus infections that many people seem to be bringing into the country when they crossed the Russian border into Finland earlier this week. The Kymenlaakso health authorities in south-eastern Finland said that 86 new coronavirus infections had been detected […]
Midsummer reminders when Finland enters summer mode
The annual Midsummer move to the countryside – and to the country’s more than 600,000 summer cottages – begins on Thursday, and the Finnish Road Safety Council advises motorists to plan their routes in advance and prepare for delays on the country’s roads. If you plan to avoid congested roads, VR’s long-distance services will operate […]
Traveling to Finland makes it easier for Russian cottage owners
Until this week, Russian citizens who have wanted to spend time in their Finnish summer cottages have been required to show compelling reasons for entry due to restrictions related to the coronavirus. On Monday, this requirement has been removed. For some time now, Russian holiday home owners had been trying to get to their properties […]
Mandatory testing begins at the Lapland border
From Tuesday 1 June, all tourists arriving in Finland must undergo a mandatory health check at any border crossing point in Lapland. Pello, on the Swedish border, has brought the caravan the border for first use to health care staff who perform coronavirus tests on arrivals. A transport container equipped for health checks must be […]
Should the Finnish police be allowed to wear religious headgear?
The Interior Ministry is currently investigating whether religious headgear, such as hijab scarves, could be worn as part of a police uniform. The results of the probe could possibly also extend to the uniforms of the rescue service and the border guard. The 20-year-old raised the issue of religious headgear as part of uniforms last […]
The government is preparing an additional € 2.4 billion budget to fund vaccines and Covid’s recovery
The government is preparing an additional budget of € 2.4 billion, which will be submitted to Parliament for approval on Thursday. The draft proposal includes many of the terms agreed in last week’s tense, week-long budget negotiations, as well as other measures decided earlier in the year. In the proposal, the government sets aside a […]
New unrest in Spanish areas in North Africa
There is a tense situation on the border between Morocco and the Spanish territories in North Africa with new unrest during the night and morning. Migrants have crossed the fence from the Moroccan side into Spanish Melilla. The Moroccan Foreign Minister has stated that the large influx of people to Ceuta this week was due […]
Tense location on the border Morocco – Ceuta
There is a tense situation at the border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. More than 8,000 people have crossed the border into Ceuta in recent days. Tonight there has been unrest on the Moroccan side of the border. People clashed with Moroccan border guards. About a hundred young people threw stones and […]
The Finnish government will continue to clarify the entry rules this week
Mayor of Helsinki Jan Vapaavuori (NCP) expressed frustration at the lack of progress and stressed that negative test certificates have been accepted as a condition for entry elsewhere in Europe. For example, Sweden requires those entering the country to present a certificate of a negative coronavirus test taken no later than 48 hours before departure. […]
The report of the fatal sinking of the Coast Guard blames the design of the ship, the actions of the crew
The Finnish Safety Investigation Board (Otkes) has published report the sinking of a border guard ship that arrived last June that killed one crew member. The Border Guard patrol boat PV 83 sank off the coast of Loviisa after escaping on 20 June last year. Two members of the three-man crew escaped, but the helmsman […]
Border Guard: Forged Covid test certificates that passengers try to enter Finland
The Border Guard has uncovered dozens of forged Covid test certificates at border crossings since the end of March. The forged certificates were allegedly presented at the Port of Helsinki and at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. Certificates have been used to avoid mandatory health checks. More than 20 suspected forgeries have been uncovered, but the Gulf Coast […]
172,000 people crossed the border in March
In the United States, border guards against Mexico have been significantly strengthened. In March, 172,000 refugees and migrants crossed the border and people continue to arrive. Four different professions are active and visible in curbing migration: the border police, the regular police, the state of Texas and the National Guard. Migrants leave drought, corruption and […]
A fourth man convicted of crushing and robbery
The South Karelian District Court has sentenced the man to almost two years in prison for his share of the track made by the Lappeenranta jewelry store in 2019. He is the last of four men convicted of involvement in the robbery that the group steals watches and jewelery worth about € 130,000 and caused […]
It’s too early to open borders
A good situation at the border is a prerequisite for a good situation inside the country. The health director believes it is too early to open the country’s border any further and admits that he doubts the color-coding system, which is due to be introduced on May 1. He says that the situation at the […]
The prosecutor accuses two of the Lapland explosion
Prosecutors have indicted two suspects in connection with the explosion of an explosive left under a car in the city of Tornio in Lapland last August. One of the accused also faces another charge of making explosives. The vehicle, a blue Volkswagen Transporter, had been hired for use by the Border Guard at the time […]
Despite travel restrictions, more than 10,000 visitors from Estonia arrive in Finland every week
Cross-border business trips in the port are still allowed, especially for essential workers. Non-essential travel is prohibited even if the alien presents the required certificate of a negative coronavirus test result. According to the Border Guard, almost half of the passengers who arrived from Estonia (45 per cent) last week were logistics workers, such as […]
The new Kotka ferry terminal is scheduled to start
Construction of Kotka’s new passenger ferry terminal is expected to begin this spring in St. Petersburg, Russia. The final design of the terminal is still in progress, but construction work is expected to begin as early as May this year. The terminal, which also includes facilities for Customs and Border Guard officials, will be built […]
Oil spill near Neste refinery in Porvoo, size and source unclear
A limited oil spill was detected on Saturday in Kilpilahti harbor, next to Neste Oil’s refinery in Porvoo, about 40 km east of Helsinki. The Eastern Uusimaa Rescue Service began collecting oil from the port on Sunday. According to officials, the oil spill seemed to be confined around the tanker to be docked in the […]
HS: Three proposals from the Finnish government on the coronavirus response are progressing
Restaurants in the acceleration and community-mediation phase of the epidemic have been closed for three weeks on the basis of a bill passed on Monday. The government proposed yesterday that restaurants should be required to reduce their maximum capacity by as much as two-thirds, stop offering alcohol at 5pm and close their doors at 6pm […]
MTV: Soldier shows firearm to passenger during robbed exercise at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
“I saw men in camouflage clothes, and I had time to think that maybe they were army boys going on vacation until I saw that they had masks,” the Finnish woman, who spoke anonymously, said. news item. “I walked to the bathroom, almost threw and my hands were shaking. For a second I thought it […]
Border guards receive harsh criticism in reports
It is not possible to say whether Frontex participated in the illegal deportation of refugees and migrants in the Aegean Sea between Greece and Turkey. Of the 13 incidents examined, 5 are impossible to clarify, according to the final report from the working group appointed by Frontex’s own board. Frontex still receives harsh criticism for […]
Prosecutor seeks 7.5 years in prison for smuggling cocaine into Finland inside the body
The prosecutor is demanding 7.5 years in prison for aggravated drug offenses for the main culprit in cocaine smuggling. The man has been under arrest since last July. The proceedings were initiated in the Turku Southwest Finland District Court on Tuesday. According to the prosecutor, a Dutch man and several assistants brought a total of […]
Icelanders may be fined for failing to test
Icelandic citizens will not be banned from entering the country without a valid PCR test, but may be fined. The new regulations for travelers entering Iceland require that they must present a negative PCR test result no more than 72 hours. Border guards will be able to refuse entry to foreigners who do not meet […]
From Iceland – Icelanders can return home without a PCR test but will probably be fine-tuned
Icelandic citizens will not be barred from entering the country if they do not have a valid PCR test, but they could be fined. The new rules for tourists coming to Iceland say that they must present a negative PCR certificate that is not older than 72 hours. Border guards will be allowed to deport […]
Tuesday’s newspapers: Free test certificates, border checks, extreme fears
Many countries and airlines now require passengers to provide up-to-date, official evidence of a negative coronavirus test result. Helsinki tabloid Iltalehti points out that a text message confirming a negative result that most people receive after testing will not be accepted as a valid travel document. Lasse LehtonenThe diagnostics manager of HUS, Helsinki University Hospital, […]
In Finland, the number of homicides increased sharply last year
With the exception of 2018 (when the figure increased compared to the previous year), the number of murders committed in the country had steadily declined. During 2020, the police, customs and border guards registered 537,700 violations of the Penal Code – a steep hike of 18.8 per cent compared to 2019. This year, there were […]
Turku will start testing the arrivals of northern Macedonia again
The Turku health authorities announced that the city is now delivering tests on flights from Skipje, northern Macedonia, after the city’s decision not to test passengers on several recent flights was due to negative publicity. Persons arriving on a flight arriving on Saturday, January 2 will now be asked to take the test. Tourists arriving […]
Turku takes a break in the Korona tests for arrivals in northern Macedonia
Turku health authorities announced that the city did not intend to conduct coronavirus testing on arrivals from Skopje, northern Macedonia, on January 2 due to the expected small number of passengers and staff shortages over the weekend. On Tuesday evening, Helsingin Sanomat reported that passengers who arrived on two flights from Skopje to Turku at […]
Customs in Tornio: More seizures of snus and drugs at the border
Since Finland closed its borders and introduced internal border controls, customs in Tornio have made more seizures of drugs and snus. One reason for this may be that there is greater surveillance at the border, says customs inspector Hannu Kari in Tornio. “Smuggling has decreased because people know that border guards stop all cars at […]
The military will take cautious precautions as forces of 4,000 people begin
On Monday, large-scale military exercises will be held in Finland, with a total of about 4,200 people participating. The one-week exercise will be held mainly in Kouvola in the Kymenlaakso region, which this week entered the “acceleration phase”. Some also train in the Mäntyharju area of Southern Savonia. The exercises are hosted by the Karelian […]
Sweden is suspected of violating Finnish airspace
Finland says it suspects that a Swedish gaming helicopter violated airspace off the coast of Vaasa on Friday. The attack lasted about a minute over the Kvarken on Friday, November 20th. The Border Guard is investigating the case after the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has contacted the Swedish Embassy.
The Finnish Coast Guard reveals a large-scale human trafficking operation
The Gulf Coast Guard says it has revealed an organized criminal group that has participated in an international human trafficking operation. According to a Coast Guard publication, the group consists mainly of people living in Finland and Greece, who are now suspected of organizing and attempting to organize illegal travel for illegal immigrants to Finland […]
Finland intends to extend some of Europe’s strictest travel restrictions
Last spring, Finland was one of many EU countries to reintroduce controls at all borders. Now Finland is one of the few that still checks every visitor to the country. According to the European Commission, the only other countries now inspecting all incoming Schengen countries are Denmark, Hungary and non-EU Norway. In Finland, the number […]
“They even checked my make-up bag” – several reports against the Finnish border guard
In Finland, the Ombudsman has received several reports against the border guard for errors in border controls against Sweden. These include violations of the Schengen Agreement, which requires that all cases where cars and luggage are examined must be recorded. Pilvi Ryökkynen from Tornio, Finland, says that she had her car and luggage checked without […]
Finland is tightening travel restrictions in Estonia and Sweden
Following the increase in coronavirus infections in Sweden and Estonia, Finland is introducing new restrictions for travelers from those countries. "If you go on a holiday trip to Tallinn, the two-week quarantine recommendation will take effect," Permanent Secretary, Ministry of the Interior Kirsi Pimiä told Yle. The new restrictions are scheduled to take effect on […]
The borders with Sweden and Norway will reopen in more than five months
Early on Saturday, Finland’s land borders with Sweden and Norway opened for unlimited travel for the first time since the beginning of April. As of midnight, the Finnish authorities lifted travel restrictions between Finland and Cyprus, Germany, Iceland, Norway, Poland, Sweden and the Vatican. The change also applies to residents of Australia, Canada and Japan […]
