Finnair posts record Q4 2025 profit and signals 5 % capacity growth for 2026
Airports and airlines urge EU to loosen biometric Entry/Exit rules—Helsinki braces for summer queues
Civil society group warns Finland’s sweeping asylum overhaul could erode human-rights safeguards
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European Parliament backs ‘safe country’ rules, clearing path for faster deportations across the EU
The European Parliament has ratified legislation allowing EU states—including Finland—to fast-track the refusal or return of asylum-seekers who come from, or pass through, countries deemed ‘safe’. The rules take effect in June 2026 and will tighten carrier-liability and screening duties for employers and airlines.
Finnish Embassy in Abu Dhabi closes early on 10 February, delaying passport and visa pick-ups
Finland’s embassy in Abu Dhabi closed its public counters mid-afternoon on 10 February, pushing passport and permit collections to 12 February. Corporates should expect minor delays in document hand-overs and use the foreign ministry’s emergency line for critical cases.
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.