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Finland delivers medicinal products from EU emergency stockpile to Ukraine

Finland has delivered medicinal products to Ukraine from an EU-funded rescEU stockpile, which is hosted by Finland. The value of the delivery is about EUR 151,000. The need for assistance stems from Russia's war of aggression, and the delivery is part of EU support for Ukraine.
Press release Ministry of Social Affairs and HealthMinistry of the Interior Rescue services, 2.6.2026 15:45

Finland to introduce new emergency warning system this year

A new emergency warning system complementing the existing systems will be built in Finland by the end of October 2026. The new FI-Alert system will complement the current emergency warning system by delivering faster and more accurately targeted regional warnings directly to mobile phones. The Ministry of the Interior and Erillisverkot Group signed an agreement on implementing the FI-Alert system on 28 May 2026.
Press release Ministry of the Interior Rescue services, 1.6.2026 11:22
Public warning sirens.

Public warning sirens to be tested again on Monday 1 June

This is a routine monthly test of public warning sirens. Sirens are tested at 12.00 noon on the first Monday of each month, except on public holidays.
Press release Ministry of the Interior Rescue services, 29.5.2026 15:38
Air picture. The sea and the archipelago.

Further instructions on drone threat warnings published

The Ministry of the Interior’s rescue authorities have provided further instructions for the public regarding drone threat warnings and emergency warnings. The instructions are available on the pelastustoimi.fi website.
Press release Ministry of the Interior Rescue services, 18.5.2026 19:00

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