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Green Party leader slams government’s ‘cold’ immigration agenda ahead of parliamentary session
On 26 September, Green League MP Oras Tynkkynen accused the government of pursuing an unnecessarily harsh immigration line that harms both asylum seekers and foreign talent. His speech comes just before Parliament debates further tightening of the Aliens Act, including longer residence requirements and higher salary thresholds. Employers should prepare for possible rule changes in early 2027.
Finland launches TIETO26 mega-exercise to secure supply chains amid hybrid threats
Finland will run the TIETO26 preparedness exercise next week, bringing together 180+ organisations to stress-test food-supply and logistics chains against cyber, hybrid and military threats. The drill will examine how quickly customs, ports and transport operators can restore cross-border flows if digital systems fail, with findings expected to shape future emergency visa, permit and driver-hours rules. Companies with staff or cargo moving through Finland should monitor the results closely.
Finnish and Swedish jets intercept Russian aircraft over Gulf of Finland, raising aviation-security stakes
Finnish and Swedish fighter jets jointly intercepted Russian aircraft over the Gulf of Finland on 24 September, the first such NATO Quick Reaction Alert for the two countries. The incident did not breach Finnish air-space but highlights heightened military activity along busy civil aviation corridors, prompting airlines to revisit contingency routings and risk insurance.
Finland Activates TIETO26 Mega-Exercise to Stress-Test National Supply Chains & Border Resilience
Finland’s National Emergency Supply Agency has launched TIETO26, a nationwide crisis-preparedness exercise that involves over 180 organisations and explicitly tests border-control, immigration-waiver and supply-chain procedures. Mobility managers should monitor results, as authorities are piloting a fast-track border lane at Helsinki Airport and stress-testing emergency work-permit exemptions.
New report finds wide disparities in support for immigrant pupils across Finnish schools
A new Karvi evaluation shows significant differences in how Finnish schools help immigrant-background pupils master the language of instruction and integrate socially. The education ministry plans a corrective action plan, and mobility teams should watch for changes that could affect family-support policies and school placement for relocating staff.
Jyväskylä Central Hospital Heliport Closed Overnight, Rerouting Corporate and Medevac Flights
Fintraffic has closed Jyväskylä Central Hospital’s heliport (EFJV) for 14 hours overnight on 24–25 September, forcing medevac and corporate flights to divert. Companies moving staff by helicopter in central Finland should plan for longer transfer times and monitor potential extensions of the NOTAM.
EU Military Mobility Working Party Convenes; Finland Seeks Funding for Border-Crossing Upgrades
At an EU Military Mobility meeting on 25 September, Finland requested co-funding to upgrade eastern border-crossing points with biometric e-gates and digital pre-clearance systems. If approved, the works would speed both military and civilian travel but could cause short-term disruptions during installation.
Late-Night Rail Works Cut Helsinki–Airport Link Through 25 September
Night-time engineering works continue to suspend the direct P-train between Helsinki Airport and downtown until the night of 25–26 September. Replacement bus 699X is running, but journeys are slower and capacity tight, affecting late-arriving business travellers and crew transfers.
‘Newcomer Information’ Sessions Return as Work in Finland Courts Global Talent
Business Finland’s Work in Finland programme has relaunched its ‘Newcomer Information’ webinars, starting with a 25 September session that walks prospective migrants through residence-permit, tax and banking procedures. The events support Finland’s strategy to ramp up skilled immigration and help employers shorten onboarding timelines.