The system registers non-EU nationals travelling for a short stay whenever they cross the external borders of an EU state, but it does not apply to EU citizens.
A five-month period of work also included renovation of Vuosaari station, including the installation of new escalators, metro platform lighting and a de-icing system.
Domestic media have reported on a new book exposing “modern slavery” in Finland, showing how some immigrants face unpaid work, long hours, and unfair conditions.