Finland proposes canceling non-EU student residence permits if recipients claim social assistance
Foreign tourist overnights in Finland up 7 % in November—business travel rebound continues
Emirates announces year-round nonstop Dubai–Helsinki service from October 2026
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Finland among EU nations hit by proposed US tariffs in Greenland sovereignty row
President Trump has threatened 10-25 percent tariffs on eight EU states, including Finland, unless Denmark agrees to sell Greenland. The EU is preparing counter-measures, raising the risk of a transatlantic trade war that could indirectly affect business-travel budgets, visa processing and supply-chain costs for Finnish firms with US operations.
Finland proposes revoking foreign student residence permits if recipients claim social assistance
A draft bill released on 16 January would allow Finland to withdraw a non-EU student’s residence permit if the student receives basic social assistance from Kela. Automated data sharing between the social-security agency and the immigration authority would flag cases for immediate revocation, marking a major escalation in post-arrival compliance checks. Universities and employers fear the measure could deter talent, while officials say it simply upholds the self-support requirement.
Emirates to launch first year-round non-stop service between Dubai and Helsinki
Starting 1 October 2026, Emirates will operate a daily Boeing 777 service between Dubai and Helsinki, creating the first year-round direct air link between the UAE and Finland. The route promises faster connections for business travellers and new cargo capacity for exporters, while intensifying Gulf competition in the Nordic market.