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Russia’s Murmansk on high alert after closure of border checkpoints
A high-alert regime as well as a number of additional measures have been introduced in Russia's Murmansk region to ensure the safety of local residents, the governor…
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Finland to close 3 more border crossing points with Russia
The government on Wednesday decided to close three more border crossing points- Kuusamo, Salla and Vartius- at the eastern border from Friday, said the Ministry of the…
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Govt to move again as proposal for closure of more borders rejected
The government on Tuesday decided to prepare a fresh proposal to take further action to limit border crossing points with Russia as the Deputy Chancellor of Justice has…
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Further action likely as asylum seekers start to arrive at Salla border
Asylum seekers started to arrive in Finland through Salla border crossing point from Russia for the first time on Monday, said the Lapland Border Guard.
“35…
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Russia vows action against Finland’s border closure move
A senior official from the Russian Foreign Ministry has pledged that Russia will take counter measures following Finland´s move to close four border crossing points…
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Fewer asylum seekers arrive from Russia after eastern border closure
Fewer number of asylum seekers entered into Finland from Russia after closure of the four border crossing points early Saturday night, said Finnish Border Guard on…
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Eastern border closure stops live animal import from Russia
The closure of four border crossing points of eastern border will completely stop import of live animals and animal foods from Russia, said Finnish Food Authority on…
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Finland sends €100m more defence materiel to Ukraine
Finland will send another package of defence material worth about EUR 100 million to assist Ukraine, said the Ministry of Defence in a press release.
The President on…
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EU supports Finland’s border closure measures
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday expressed her support to the decision to close part of Finland's eastern border with Russia for the…
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Decision on eastern border today as influx of asylum seekers on rise
The government on Wednesday at a meeting decided that measures to ensure border security following the rapid increase in illegal entry at the eastern border will be taken…
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