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Temporary Danger and Restricted Airspace Activated Across Finland for 28 Sep – 2 Oct UAV Exercises
Fintraffic activated new temporary danger and restricted areas across Finnish airspace on 28 September for UAV and live-fire exercises lasting until 2 October. Business-aviation and helicopter operators must check updated NOTAMs, as some low-level routes may require tactical detours.
Persistent GPS jamming in south-eastern Finland: up to 90 % of aircraft reporting degraded navigation
Real-time data from FlySafe confirm that GPS jamming affecting Finnish airspace has shifted inland and is now degrading navigation integrity for up to 90 % of aircraft in south-eastern Finland. While scheduled flights continue, carriers are adjusting procedures, and travellers could see minor delays, especially on domestic legs. Companies should brief staff on possible schedule changes and ensure alternate navigation solutions when operating in the affected region.
Schengen’s Entry/Exit System: New Guide Highlights What Travellers to Finland Must Do at the Border
A new 27 September guide explains in plain language how Schengen’s EES biometric system works. For travellers to Finland it means fingerprints and a face scan at first entry, longer connection times and an end to passport stamps as proof of stay length—issues that corporate travel teams must now build into itineraries.
Kela warns of online service outage on 28 September – expatriates should submit benefit claims early
Kela will take all online services offline on 28 September from 21:00–00:00 for maintenance. Foreign residents who depend on the OmaKela portal for benefit and reimbursement applications are advised to submit documents in advance to avoid processing delays. The outage highlights how tightly Finland’s immigration-relevant e-services are integrated and the need for mobility managers to plan around scheduled downtime.
Engineering, construction and tech vacancies surge – Finland signals opportunities for foreign talent
Job-ad data compiled by Duunitori and analysed by Verkkouutiset show a 13 % year-on-year jump in industrial vacancies and an 11 % rise in construction roles. The shortage underscores Finland’s reliance on foreign specialists and skilled tradespeople and provides mobility managers with evidence to expand recruitment pipelines before permit reforms widen eligibility.
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.