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Finland To introduce stricter conditions for acquiring and retaining citizenship

Finland is poised to implement tougher requirements for obtaining and keeping citizenship following a government proposal presented to Parliament on Thursday. The suggested changes would elevate the standards for applicants by strengthening stipulations related to identity validation, financial independence, and criminal background. The anticipated legislation is set to take effect on 1 October 2025.

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Finnish Government To Propose Extension of Temporary Deportation Law

The Finnish administration is gearing up to propose an extension of the temporary deportation law aimed at preventing Russia from guiding asylum seekers towards Finland’s eastern frontier, as reported by various sources.

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Finland’s Labour Market Weakens With Employment Falling By 64,000.

Finland’s job market faced a significant downturn in February, with employment dipping by 64,000 compared to the same period last year and unemployment rising to its highest point since 2016.

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International Students Now Relying on Food Aid in Finland.

In Finland, a growing number of international students are turning to food assistance, with hundreds now queuing weekly at church-operated food distributions in Helsinki, as reported by the Evangelical Free Church.