Finland allows only 123 Thai berry pickers after mass visa refusals
Immigration offsets natural population decline in Finland, latest data show
Finland briefly closes parts of Gulf of Finland airspace and sea lanes after drone strikes in Russia
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EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package includes visa ban on serving Russian soldiers – Finland to implement immediately
Finland will immediately apply the EU’s latest sanctions package, which, among other steps, prohibits Schengen visas for anyone serving in Russia’s armed forces since 2022. The rule is effective at Finnish embassies and border checkpoints from 24 July and is expected to reduce future Russian visa approvals significantly. Companies should screen travellers and subcontractors with Russian passports for military ties to avoid refusals and project delays.
Phase 3 works begin at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, triggering six-week capacity constraints
AIRAC Supplement 103/2026, published on 24 July, launches a six-week construction phase at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport that will restrict runway length at night and cut stand availability. Airlines have adjusted schedules and equipment, and corporate travellers can expect longer ground times and reduced seat capacity through 31 August. The works pave the way for upgraded CAT II ops and larger next-generation aircraft.
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.