Border-town economies reel as Finland–Russia crossings remain shut
Finland to close embassy in Yangon, shifts visa services to Bangkok
Migri reports record deportations of criminal foreigners in 2025
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Italian rail strike disrupts Finnish freight corridors, may delay business travel
A nationwide 24-hour rail strike in Italy on 27–28 February is delaying freight headed to Finland and could disrupt Finnish business travellers transiting northern Italy. DHL Freight warns shippers to expect at least two-day delays, while airlines are offering waivers to passengers affected by cancelled feeder trains. The incident highlights the growing need for contingency planning on Europe’s rail corridors.
Finland deported a record 169 convicted foreign nationals in 2025, Migri confirms
Migri says it ordered 169 convicted foreign nationals to leave Finland in 2025, a 30 % rise on the previous year following legal changes that make deportation easier. Companies employing foreign talent must ensure robust compliance and employee-conduct monitoring, as a criminal conviction can now trigger swift removal and jeopardise projects.
Eastern border businesses reel as Finland–Russia crossing remains shut for second winter
Eighteen months of total border closure with Russia have devastated small businesses in eastern Finland, pushing local unemployment to 18 % and forcing firms to seek state aid. The continued shutdown lengthens supply-chain routes and complicates cross-border staff movements for multinationals operating in both countries.
Finland to shut Yangon embassy; Germany to handle Schengen visas for Myanmar residents
Finland will close its Yangon embassy on 28 Feb 2026, shifting consular services to Bangkok and outsourcing Schengen-visa handling to Germany’s mission in Myanmar. The change lengthens application timelines for Myanmar-to-Finland moves and demands new logistics planning for corporate mobility teams.
Summer pause option for EU Entry/Exit System gives Helsinki Airport breathing space
Brussels will let member states pause the new biometric Entry/Exit System during summer 2026, relieving Helsinki Airport of potential mega-queues. The reprieve buys time for airlines and employers to refine EES processes before full enforcement resumes in September, while the €20 ETIAS permit is now pushed to late 2026.