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Press releases

20.5.2022

Temporary protection in Finland granted to over 20,000 people fleeing Ukraine – decisions now issued quickly

6.5.2022

The Finnish Immigration Service to establish new reception centres 6 May

5.5.2022

Municipalities receive compensation for costs associated with the reception of people who have fled Ukraine

29.4.2022

Payments of reception allowance made faster after delays

28.4.2022

Temporary protection granted to about 13,000 people – the decision process is now faster

21.4.2022

The Finnish Immigration Service to establish new reception centres 21 April

14.4.2022

Rules on international students moving to Finland relaxed

13.4.2022

Finnish Immigration Service Director General Jari Kähkönen to leave his post

6.4.2022

The Finnish Immigration Service to establish new reception centres

5.4.2022

Finnish Immigration Service’ report on operations for 2021 has been published

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