Schengen’s Entry/Exit System: New Guide Highlights What Travellers to Finland Must Do at the Border
Kela warns of online service outage on 28 September – expatriates should submit benefit claims early
Engineering, construction and tech vacancies surge – Finland signals opportunities for foreign talent
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Track-work shuts Helsinki–Kirkkonummi rail link today; all long-distance trains replaced by buses
VR has suspended all long-distance trains between Helsinki and Kirkkonummi for Sunday, 27 September 2026, replacing them with track-work buses as part of the Espoo Rail Line upgrade. Business travellers face longer journey times and limited luggage space, while employers should update itineraries and advise staff to pre-book seats. The one-day blockade is the latest in a series of weekend closures designed to accelerate completion of Finland’s biggest rail-capacity project.
Upcoming EU Climate Rules Could Add €0.30 per Litre to Finnish Fuel Prices—Business Travel Budgets in the Cross-Hairs
A Verkkouutiset analysis calculates that the 2028 start of ETS-2 for road transport and a tougher renewable-fuel quota will lift Finnish petrol and diesel prices by about €0.30 / litre. Travel providers will begin passing on costs well in advance, putting upward pressure on corporate travel and assignment budgets.
Pakolaisapu opens new Sauma employment-coaching round for refugees and newcomers in Helsinki
NGO Suomen Pakolaisapu has launched a new six-week Sauma employment-coaching course (31 Aug–6 Oct) for refugees and other migrants in Helsinki. The free programme offers CV training, Finnish-language interview practice and guaranteed job interviews with care-provider Mehiläinen, helping newcomers transition quickly into the Finnish labour market.
Finnish Government Faces Questions Over Commitment to Anti-Racism Pledge
Opposition MP Riitta Kaarisalo accused Prime Minister Orpo of failing to act after racist remarks by a coalition law-maker, casting doubt on the cabinet’s pledged ‘zero tolerance’ for discrimination. The row raises questions about Finland’s ability to present itself as a safe, welcoming destination for international employees at a time when the country is reforming its integration law.
Germany updates Finland travel advisory citing drone-related flight disruptions and continued closure of eastern land border
Germany’s Foreign Office updated its Finland travel advisory on 26 September 2026, warning of recent drone incursions that could briefly shut airports and re-confirming that all Finnish land crossings with Russia remain closed. The notice urges travellers to use the “112 Suomi” alert app, expect possible flight delays, and avoid the eastern border zone without permits. Companies with staff or cargo routes through Finland should build in contingency time and alternative routings. The advisory matters because it may prompt insurers, travel managers and expatriate programmes to re-assess risk levels and update duty-of-care protocols.
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.