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Doctors criticise Finland’s proposal to withhold healthcare from migrants

Most undocumented adults would receive only emergency treatment in plan medical association calls ‘very damaging’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024

Finland Passes Law To Block Asylum Seekers From Russia

Finland passes law to block asylum seekers from Russia amid accusations of manipulation. The government cites security concerns and aligns with other Europ...

Top News · Jul 12, 2024

Finnish lawmakers approve controversial law to turn away migrants at border with Russia

Finnish lawmakers have narrowly approved a controversial bill that will allow border guards to turn away third-country migrants attempting to enter from neighboring Russia and reject their asylum applications

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2024

Finnish Strikes Over Labour Reform Empty Helsinki

Public transport ground to a halt across much of Finland on Friday as part of mass strikes over the government's proposed labour reforms, leaving Helsinki's normally-bustling city centre unusually quiet.

International Business Times · Feb 2, 2024

Thousands Strike In Finland Over Labour Reform

A massive Finnish strike movement kicked off on Thursday, grounding most air traffic and closing workplaces in a protest against proposed government labour reforms that include social benefit cuts.

International Business Times · Feb 1, 2024

Finland Says To Shut Last Border Crossing To Russia

Finland's prime minister said Tuesday the country will shut its last border crossing with Russia, following an influx of migrants which Helsinki claims is a hybrid attack orchestrated by Moscow.

International Business Times · Nov 29, 2023

Finland closes entire border with Russia after tensions over asylum seekers

Temporary closure comes after Finnish intelligence suggested Russia was helping asylum seekers reach the border

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2023

Finland to close its entire border with Russia over migration concerns

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo has said Finland will close its entire border with Russia due to concerns over migration.

Evening Standard · Nov 28, 2023

Finland plans to close its entire border with Russia over migration concerns

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo says Finland will close its entire border with Russia due to concerns over migration

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Why Finland is blaming Russia for a sudden influx of migrants on its eastern border

Russia threatened retaliation against Finland after its Nordic neighbor joined NATO earlier this year

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023