Finland weighs further extension of Border Security Act, keeping land frontier with Russia shut
Government sends startup-entrepreneur residence-permit overhaul out for consultation
Migri keeps partial freeze on Iranian asylum decisions amid security concerns
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Finland moves to prolong Border Security Act amid ongoing Russia-related migration pressure
Helsinki has opened a legislative project to extend its temporary Border Security Act beyond 2026, arguing that the threat of Russia-facilitated migrant flows remains high. The move keeps exceptional powers to close land crossing points and redirect asylum claims, affecting freight and personnel movements between the two countries. Mobility managers should prepare for continued uncertainty along the Finland–Russia frontier.
Government convenes emergency meeting to bolster protection against drone threats
Finland’s cabinet held an extraordinary meeting on 26 May to step up society-wide preparedness for hostile-drone scenarios. Measures include faster deployment of Cell Broadcast warnings, new legal powers for the Border Guard to neutralise drones near airports, and workplace safety protocols. The initiative is expected to enhance travel-security communications and could impose additional data-sharing requirements on airlines and employers.
Helsinki-Vantaa runs ‘SAR2026’ full-scale crash drill to test multi-agency response
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport carried out the ‘SAR2026’ crash exercise on 26 May, mobilising airlines, rescue services, Customs and the Border Guard to test coordination in a major aviation incident. The drill fine-tuned passenger-tracking, emergency medical logistics and contingency immigration procedures—key elements for business travellers using Finland’s main hub.
Migri urges applicants to submit complete files as email backlog tops 6 000
Facing a surge in customer e-mails, the Finnish Immigration Service published guidance on 26 May asking residence-permit applicants to submit complete documentation and avoid duplicate status queries. The agency says unnecessary correspondence diverts resources and lengthens case-handling times—critical information for employers managing multiple Finnish work-permit cases.