First Post-Launch Review of EU Entry/Exit System Highlights Smooth Roll-Out at Finnish Borders
Berlin Embassy’s Consular Phone Lines Resume After 48-Hour Maintenance Outage
Embassy Closures in Bangkok and New Delhi on 7 November Disrupt Consular Services for Finnish Travellers
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EU Ends Multiple-Entry Schengen Visas for Russians—Finland Braces for Surge in Single-Trip Applications
Brussels’ 7 Nov 2025 decision to ban multiple-entry Schengen visas for Russians forces every Russian traveller to apply for a single-entry permit. Finland—Russia’s primary EU land interface—expects a sharp rise in visa workload and is adding staff. The change heightens security vetting but may dampen cross-border retail and business travel.
Finnair’s October Figures Reveal Asian Rebound and North-Atlantic Slowdown
Finnair’s 6 November traffic bulletin shows passenger numbers edging up thanks to stronger Asian demand, but North-Atlantic routes continue to contract. Companies should anticipate higher prices to Japan and potential disruption on U.S. services, and adjust mobility budgets accordingly.
EU Confirms Work on New Schengen Visa Curbs for Russian Citizens
On 6 November the European Commission said it is drafting tougher Schengen-visa rules for Russians, potentially ending multi-entry permits. The plan would directly affect Finland by limiting repeat Russian visits via Helsinki and complicating business mobility across the eastern border.
Kremlin Signals Possible Retaliation as EU Eyes Visa Clampdown
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned on 6 November that Russia may retaliate if the EU scraps multi-entry Schengen visas for Russians. Any tit-for-tat could further disrupt the small volume of cross-border mobility that still links Russia and Finland.