News
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26.11.2025 11.00The Finnish Border Guard was granted additional EU funding for strengthening the surveillance at eastern border -
20.11.2025 15.22The Finnish Border Guard conducts a survey for residents in sparsely populated areas and persons crossing the border -
14.11.2025 12.00The Finnish Border Guard selects Trackfire ARES Remote Weapon Station -
29.10.2025 10.41The Finnish Border Guard to join the European gendarmerie cooperation -
16.10.2025 11.18Rajamme Vartijat 3/2025 magazine published – focus on military defence
Press releases
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10.10.2025 10.02Bombardier handed over the first aircraft to the integrator, Sierra Nevada Company
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30.9.2025 12.55The keel of the Finnish Border Guard’s second patrol vessel was laid in traditional ceremony
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9.9.2025 14.02The Border Museum goes on to winter season – thank you to all visitors!
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16.4.2025 15.04Government: Finland's eastern border to remain closed until further notice
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9.2.2025 20.20The Finnish Border Guard has increased oil spill response capability
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Border surveillance
The purpose of border surveillance is to maintain order and security at our borders and prevent and investigate unauthorised border crossings.
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Border checks
The Border Guard is responsible for border checks at border crossing points.
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Maritime search and rescue
The Finnish Border Guard is the leading maritime search and rescue authority in Finland.
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Marine pollution response
The Finnish Border Guard has been responsible for the marine pollution response in the open sea since 2019.
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National defence and military service
Defending the nation has always been an important duty of the Finnish Border Guard, performed in cooperation with the Finnish Defence Forces.
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International cooperation
International cooperation is vital for Finland's border security.
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Crime prevention
One of the Finnish Border Guard's core functions is cross-border crime prevention.