Sat, 29 Aug, 2015 12:43:30 AM New reception centre planned in Hämeenlinna FTimes- STT Report, Aug 29
Interior Minister Petteri Orpo and Finance Minister Alexander Stubb on Friday visited the Punavuori reception centre which is filled to capacity. Some of asylum seekers at the reception centre sleep on mattresses laid on the floor. Helsinki Deputy Mayor Laura Räty has described the capacity situation of the reception centres in the city as extreme. Räty has urged other municipalities in the metropolitan area to open reception centres. Meanwhile, the Finnish Immigration Service and the Finnish Red Cross are planning to open an emergency asylum reception centre in Lammi, Hämeenlinna.
The municipality of Vihti is also considering opening a reception centre in Hopeaniemi, Vihti. The centre is planned to accommodate 250-300 people.
The municipal council of Vihti will make a decision on the matter on Monday.
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