Finland briefly closes parts of Gulf of Finland airspace and sea lanes after drone strikes in Russia
EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package includes visa ban on serving Russian soldiers – Finland to implement immediately
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Finnish MFA refreshes travel advisories for Croatia and Malta ahead of peak holiday season
Finland’s MFA has updated its guidance for travellers to Croatia and Malta, adding practical tips on road safety, documentation and emergency assistance while keeping both countries at a ‘normal caution’ security level. The move helps Finnish holidaymakers and corporate travellers prepare for a record-breaking summer travel season.
EU’s 21st Russia Sanctions Package Includes Visa Ban on Russian Combatants – What It Means for Finland
• On 23 July 2026 the EU adopted its 21st sanctions package against Russia, introducing for the first time an EU-wide visa ban on Russian combatants and ex-combatants. • Finland, which shares a 1,340 km border with Russia and has already closed all land crossings, gains an EU-level legal basis to refuse visas and annul existing ones, easing consular workloads and reinforcing its border policy. • Finnish companies must re-screen transactions as 94 additional banks and 41 vessels are listed; cross-border freight is expected to contract further. • Mobility managers should review assignment and travel pipelines for dual nationals and Russian-linked itineraries as Finnish border authorities prepare detailed guidance.