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Finland delivers assistance from EU strategic stockpile to Ukraine

Finland has sent material assistance to Ukraine from the EU-funded rescEU strategic stockpile for the third time. The deployment from Finland included supplies to respond to chemical, biological and radiological threats, as well as medical items.
Press release Ministry of the Interior Rescue services, 9.1.2026 11:49

Changes in the government branch of the Ministry of the Interior at the turn of the year

The start of 2026 will see the entry into force of new acts and decrees. This press release provides a summary of the most important changes in the Ministry of the Interior’s government branch.
Press release Ministry of the Interior Rescue services, 22.12.2025 17:02
Extinguishing foam packaged and leaving for Ukraine.

Finland provides material assistance to Ukraine’s rescue services

The Ministry of the Interior has procured 50,000 litres of foam suitable for extinguishing different types of fires for use by Ukraine’s rescue services. The foam purchase is part of an emergency assistance package coordinated by the Ministry through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The package consists of donations from various sectors of society and targeted procurements.
Press release Ministry of the Interior Rescue services, 9.12.2025 12:34

Ministry of the Interior commissions report on development needs for public warning system

The Ministry of the Interior has commissioned the Emergency Services Academy Finland to prepare a report on the current state and development needs of the fixed public warning system. The report will be completed in December 2026.
Press release Ministry of the Interior Rescue services, 8.12.2025 14:00

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