Civil society group warns Finland’s sweeping asylum overhaul could erode human-rights safeguards
European Parliament backs ‘safe country’ rules, clearing path for faster deportations across the EU
Finnish Embassy in Abu Dhabi closes early on 10 February, delaying passport and visa pick-ups
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Finland and Kyrgyzstan eye C5+N5 mobility agenda in Bishkek consultations
At bilateral talks in Bishkek, Finland and Kyrgyzstan explored visa facilitation and talent-mobility measures under the emerging C5+N5 regional dialogue. Proposals include 90-day visa-free travel for service-passport holders and fast-track work permits for engineers and nurses—steps that would ease project deployments for Finnish firms in Central Asia.
Foreign Ministry updates travel advisory for Serbia
On 9 February the MFA revised its Serbia travel notice, retaining a standard caution level but adding details on digital guest registration, passport validity, police checks and airport delays. Finnish business travellers and assignees must register stays within 24 hours and carry passports, while employers should review residence-permit triggers for long assignments.
Swedish foreign minister to visit Finland’s Hanalys forum, mobility cooperation on agenda
Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard will meet Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in Espoo on 10 February. Besides security issues, the talks will cover a joint trusted-traveller lane between Helsinki and Stockholm airports, digital ID pilots and expanded consular cooperation—initiatives that could simplify Nordic business mobility.