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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Ambassador Now Explains the Situation in the United Arab Emirates

The Finnish ambassador in the United Arab Emirates, Tuula Yrjölä, reports a serious security situation amidst ongoing conflict involving Iran, with significant missile strikes affecting the region.

Mar 19 • 16:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Authorities will primarily send mail to Suomi.fi in April – watch the instructional video on how to use the service

Starting in April, Finnish citizens will receive official communications primarily in electronic form through the Suomi.fi service.

Mar 18 • 04:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

SYKE survey: Finns hope for ambitious climate and energy policy

A recent survey indicates that Finnish citizens heavily support ambitious climate and energy policies aimed at combating climate change, while also prioritizing national security and cost-effectiveness.

Mar 17 • 05:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Do you suspect that your information has leaked in the Viking Line breach? Here’s how to check it immediately

Finnish citizens can now check if their personal data has leaked online following a data breach involving Viking Line customer information.

Mar 16 • 10:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

This is a right that many Finns do not realize they can utilize - It can save clear money

Finnish citizens can buy assistance from private service providers tax-free if their functional ability is reduced due to age or illness, yet many are unaware of their rights.

Mar 15 • 07:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Minister Wille Rydman urges saving for old age on Ykkösaamu

Finnish Social Affairs and Health Minister Wille Rydman emphasizes the importance of personal savings for old age while dismissing claims about declining autonomy for elderly citizens.

Mar 14 • 18:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Tax Authority threatens Finns returning from Dubai - Here's what it's about

Finnish tax authorities are warning citizens who are returning from Dubai that their tax liabilities may change upon their return to Finland.

Mar 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish citizens return from the Middle East – Finnair organized an extra flight

Finnair operated an additional flight from Muscat, Oman, to Helsinki to accommodate Finnish citizens returning home amidst flight cancellations.

Mar 10 • 20:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New Types of Scam Calls in Finland – Police: The Call Should be Ended

Finnish citizens are receiving scam calls disguised as calls from the police, warning them to hang up immediately.

Mar 10 • 11:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Middle East repatriation flight lands at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

A repatriation flight organized by the Finnish Foreign Ministry has arrived from Oman, bringing Finnish citizens back to Finland.

Mar 9 • 00:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Repatriation flight on its way to Finland

A repatriation flight organized by the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has departed from Muscat, Oman, to bring Finnish citizens home from the United Arab Emirates.

Mar 8 • 14:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finns stuck in crisis area – the embassy arranged buses

The Finnish embassy in Doha assisted Finnish citizens in departing from a crisis area by organizing bus transportation to Saudi Arabia.

Mar 8 • 11:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sweden repatriated Finns from the Middle East - here is the price

Sweden conducted a repatriation flight for Finnish citizens from the Middle East, highlighting the cost and significant demand for spots on the flight.

Mar 8 • 08:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish citizens arrived from the Middle East on a repatriation flight organized by the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A repatriation flight from the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs brought nearly 180 Swedish and some Finnish citizens to Arlanda Airport from the Middle East.

Mar 8 • 07:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The repatriation flight organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is scheduled to depart today

The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizing a repatriation flight for citizens in Muscat, Oman, today, with approximately 350 individuals having officially registered for only 160 available seats.

Mar 8 • 02:41 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Finns in the Middle East: Here's how you can get home

Finnish citizens in the Middle East can utilize repatriation flights organized by other countries to return home, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Mar 7 • 20:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Embassy arranges bus transport for Finns out of Qatar - Pia: "There are a lot of people stuck here"

Finnish citizens stranded in Qatar were transported via bus to Saudi Arabia as arranged by the Finnish embassy in Doha.

Mar 6 • 20:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

40 Finns were assisted out of Doha

Forty Finnish citizens were assisted by their embassy to travel from Doha, Qatar to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia amid transportation difficulties.

Mar 6 • 19:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Families with children prioritized for repatriation flight

The Finnish Foreign Minister announced that about 350 citizens registered for a repatriation flight from the Middle East, with priority given to families with children and vulnerable individuals due to limited seating.

Mar 6 • 14:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Warning from the authorities: Do not open this file on your phone under any circumstances

Finnish authorities warn citizens not to open potentially harmful email attachments disguised as official communications, which could compromise mobile devices.

Mar 6 • 09:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Direct words from Finns stranded in Dubai: 'Basically left to fend for ourselves'

Finnish citizens stranded in the UAE are expressing their frustration at the lack of assistance from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Finnair.

Mar 5 • 15:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

600 Want to Go Home – 160 Seats on the Foreign Ministry's Repatriation Flight

The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is organizing a repatriation flight for citizens in the United Arab Emirates with 160 available seats.

Mar 5 • 14:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Evacuation flight from the Middle East departs on Sunday

The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced an evacuation flight for Finnish citizens wishing to leave the Middle East, scheduled for Sunday, with high ticket prices raising concerns.

Mar 5 • 12:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finnish people in Dubai criticize the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' actions regarding evacuations

A group of Finnish citizens in Dubai is demanding expedited evacuation due to unsatisfactory responses from the Finnish authorities compared to other countries.

Mar 5 • 04:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish Nationals Stuck in the Middle East Wonder About the Foreign Ministry's Announcement: 'What Reality Are You Living In?'

Finnish citizens stranded in the Middle East express confusion over the high cost of a charter flight organized by the Foreign Ministry to return them home.

Mar 4 • 18:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Stubb spoke with the Sheikh

Finland's President Alexander Stubb spoke on the phone with Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed al-Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates regarding recent Iranian attacks and the safety of Finnish citizens in the UAE.

Mar 4 • 17:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish Nationals Stranded in the Middle East – Here's How the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is Helping

The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs is assisting over 3,000 Finnish citizens stranded in the Middle East, primarily in the UAE, by organizing charter flights back home amid ongoing regional instability.

Mar 4 • 15:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Parliament Discusses Flaws in Social and Health Services – Watch the Live Broadcast Starting at 1:55 PM

The Finnish Parliament is set to discuss the organization of citizens' social and health services, with Prime Minister Petteri Orpo providing a statement on the matter.

Mar 4 • 11:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
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 • 21:22 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 16:52 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 19:27 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 17:27 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 16:23 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

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

Lithuanian President Gitanas NausÄ—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 • 17:16 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 16:54 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 15:26 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 14:18 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 08:20 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 03:00 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 14:18 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 12:19 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 12:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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

The Digi- ja väestötietovirasto 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 • 10:33 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 19:31 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 00:27 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 14:51 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 14:34 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 12:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

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

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

Feb 18 • 17:27 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 12:54 UTC

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