Finland proposes revoking foreign student residence permits if recipients claim social assistance
Emirates to launch first year-round non-stop service between Dubai and Helsinki
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Finnish Border Guard probes illegal snowshoe crossing into Russia
Three German snowshoers who unintentionally crossed Finland’s eastern border into Russia are under criminal investigation for a state-border offence. The incident underscores heightened sensitivities along the frontier and the need for tour operators and business travellers to respect the 100-metre border zone while Finland accelerates construction of its new security fence.
Matka Travel Fair opens to public, puts sustainable mobility centre stage
Helsinki’s Matka Travel Fair—Northern Europe’s largest tourism expo—opened to the public on 16 January, spotlighting sustainable travel and new visa-free opportunities for Finnish business travellers. Exhibitors are showcasing hydrogen vehicles, enhanced Lapland air and rail links, and digital tools designed to streamline cross-border data compliance.
Finland starts year-long training course for 59 new border officers
Finland has launched a new 12-month training programme for 59 border-guard cadets, strengthening staffing ahead of the EU’s 2025 biometric Entry/Exit roll-out and ongoing fence construction along the Russian frontier. Enhanced capacity should translate into faster processing for freight and business travellers once graduates take up posts next December.