Should Finnish police be allowed to wear religious headgear? I think we should make it possible for all Finns to apply for police service, said one Interior Ministry leader.
Fardowsa Mohamud raised the issue of the military s ban on head scarves.
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The Interior Ministry is currently investigating whether religious headgear, such as hijab scarves, could be worn as part of a police uniform. The results of the probe could possibly also extend to the uniforms of the Rescue Services and the Border Guard.
The issue of religious headgear as part of uniforms was raised last week by 20-year-old
Finnish government to ease residence for some undocumented migrants
A new government plan will open a path for people who have received negative asylum decisions but found work to stay in the country. According to an estimate by the Association of Finnish Municipalities, there are 700-1100 undocumented migrants in Finland. Photo for illustration only.
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Finland s Interior Ministry has issued an updated Action Plan for the Prevention of Irregular Entry and Stay that includes measures to more effectively address the situation of undocumented migrants in the country.
The plan, presented on Wednesday, is aimed at preventing the emergence of what it terms a parallel society in Finland.