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National & Local

Finland sends a consular team to assist Finns in the Persian Gulf

Finland's Foreign Ministry is dispatching a consular team to the Persian Gulf to provide assistance to Finnish citizens, initially in the United Arab Emirates, as announced by Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen on social media.

Mar 3 โ€ข 21:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Opportunity for Finns: Supo is looking for Russian and Chinese speakers without prior experience in espionage

The Finnish Security Intelligence Service (Supo) is actively seeking Finnish citizens with language skills in Russian or Chinese to take on roles in human intelligence gathering.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Holiday trip turned into a nightmare - Finns stranded in the United Arab Emirates: "Eerie atmosphere"

Many Finns are currently stranded in the United Arab Emirates as Finnair suspends flights due to heightened security concerns in the Middle East.

Mar 2 โ€ข 19:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
World

FM: Missile strikes hit Finnish hotels

Missile strikes in the Middle East have reportedly hit hotels where Finnish citizens are staying, although there are currently no known injuries among them.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

STT: Missiles Have Hit Finnish Hotels in the Middle East

No Finns have been injured in missile strikes targeting hotels housing them in the Middle East, according to the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mar 2 โ€ข 16:23 UTC
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National & Local

Gitanas Nausฤ—da discussed the situation in the Middle East with the Presidents of Poland and Finland

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausฤ—da held discussions with his Polish and Finnish counterparts regarding the safety of their citizens in the Middle East amid rising regional tensions.

Mar 1 โ€ข 17:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Over 2,600 Finns are stranded in the Middle East crisis area

Currently, over 2,600 Finnish citizens are reported to be in the Middle East due to the recent armed conflict.

Mar 1 โ€ข 16:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs updated travel advisories: 'Actively seek alternatives for leaving the country'

The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advisory for Iran, urging citizens to consider the necessity of their stay and seek ways to leave the country due to ongoing airstrikes and escalating security concerns.

Mar 1 โ€ข 15:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

Finnish People Caught in Missile Attacks in the United Arab Emirates

Finnish citizens currently in the United Arab Emirates are caught amidst missile attacks from Iran, particularly affecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Mar 1 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Elina Valtonen's warning to Finnish citizens in the Persian Gulf region

Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has issued a warning to Finnish citizens in the Persian Gulf, advising them to stay safe and follow local authorities' guidelines amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 1 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

USU: Finns give Stubb a grade of 8.3

Finnish citizens express satisfaction with President Alexander Stubb, giving him an average grade of 8.3 according to a recent survey.

Feb 28 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises avoiding unnecessary travel to Israel

The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has updated its travel advice for Israel, urging citizens to refrain from unnecessary travel due to heightened tensions in the Middle East.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Citizens' initiative to reduce VAT on repair services progresses to Parliament

A citizens' initiative demanding a reduction in VAT on repair services has gathered the necessary support and is moving forward to be processed by the Finnish Parliament.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Statistics Released: Finns Are Cruising More Enthusiastically Than Before

Last year, Finnish citizens made approximately 7.75 million trips abroad, with a significant portion done via cruise ships.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

If you are on this list, act immediately โ€“ otherwise, you may be declared dead next month

The Digi- ja vรคestรถtietovirasto has released a list of Finnish citizens over 100 years old, urging them to confirm their information by March 24, or risk being declared dead due to lack of documentation.

Feb 24 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The situation in Mexico is escalating - a new message from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Finns

The situation in Mexico has intensified, leading to the deaths of 25 National Guard soldiers and prompting the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs to advise citizens to stay safe.

Feb 23 โ€ข 19:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Situation may escalate further in Mexico

The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs warns citizens in Mexico to follow local authority updates due to escalating violence after the military killed a powerful drug cartel leader.

Feb 23 โ€ข 00:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs updated the travel advisory for Iran

The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs has updated travel advisories for Iran due to rapidly changing safety conditions and recommends citizens to consider leaving the country.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Countries Urge to Leave Iran - Finland's Foreign Ministry Considering the Same

Finland's Foreign Ministry is contemplating changing the travel advisory for Iran as tensions escalate, urging Finnish citizens to reconsider their presence in the country.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Jammers will become illegal

The Finnish government plans to outlaw radio jamming devices known as jammers, making their possession illegal for ordinary citizens.

Feb 19 โ€ข 12:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Harsh greetings from Virta to Rydman: 'Many are afraid'

Sofia Virta criticized Wille Rydmanโ€™s appointment as Minister of Social Services and Health, warning that many Finnish citizens are losing trust in social and health services.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Parliament Rejected the Citizens' Initiative for Legalizing Cannabis 145-18

The Finnish Parliament voted 145-18 to reject a citizens' initiative to legalize cannabis, following the recommendations of its legal committee.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Today we discuss cannabis - Atte Harjanne has one request

The Finnish Parliament is set to discuss a citizens' initiative aimed at legalizing cannabis with an emphasis on individual voting freedoms for members.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Don't fall for this scam โ€“ Your account can be emptied

The Finnish Digital and Population Data Agency warns citizens about ongoing scam messages related to the Suomi.fi service, urging caution against deceptive communications.

Feb 17 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mandatory military service in Israel also applies to dual nationals - dozens of Finns served during the Gaza war

Dozens of Finnish citizens served in the Israel Defense Forces during the Gaza war, based on documents obtained from the Israeli military.

Feb 16 โ€ข 11:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Finns went on a real cheap trip

Finnish citizens are taking advantage of lower ticket prices for upcoming winter sports events in Italy, securing access for significant savings.

Feb 14 โ€ข 07:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish people are retiring later, on average at 63 years of age

The average retirement age for Finnish citizens has increased to 63, surpassing initial goals set by the government and labor organizations.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Al-Hol Camp Emptied - Relatives of ISIS Terrorists Have Left

The Al-Hol camp in northeastern Syria has reportedly been emptied of foreign nationals, including Finnish citizens, raising concerns over the current status of the children remaining there.

Feb 12 โ€ข 10:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Radio is alive and well

The popularity of radio listening in Finland remains strong, with over four million Finnish citizens tuning in weekly.

Feb 12 โ€ข 05:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Finns in trouble abroad: Numbers released

The Finnish Foreign Ministry reported a decline in Finnish deaths abroad, with 610 fatalities recorded last year, down from a rising trend since 2020.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Citizens Share Shocking Electricity Bills: Over 1,600 Euros โ€“ 'Let's Just Say, It Was a Surprise'

Finnish households are shocked by skyrocketing electricity bills, with one family reporting a January bill of over 1,600 euros.

Feb 10 โ€ข 05:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Border advisory service saved a Finnish man from over 20,000 euros in back taxes - demand for help is increasing

The border advisory service in Finland has seen a significant increase in inquiries as more Finnish citizens seek employment in neighboring countries due to a weaker job market at home.

Feb 8 โ€ข 06:50 UTC

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