Finland: Finland strengthens investments in companies of the poorest countries
NordenBladet — The coronavirus crisis has hit companies in developing countries hard. Finland has increased its guarantees to development finance institution Finnfund, which will...
Estonia: European Union Affairs Committee approved Estonia’s views on the proposed Minimum Wage Directive
NordenBladet — At its today’s sitting, the European Union Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) decided to support the Government’s positions on...
Finland: Government decides to supplement action plan for COVID-19 hybrid strategy
NordenBladet — In its meeting on 25 January, the Government decided to supplement the action plan implementing the hybrid strategy to combat COVID-19. The...
Finland: Study: Tax credit for household expenses not effective in increasing employment or discouraging...
NordenBladet — In its spring 2021 budget session, the Government will discuss possible plans to expand the tax credit for household expenses. However, a...
Estonia: Jufereva-Skuratovski: We wish to discuss Navalny’s case at upcoming PACE session
NordenBladet — This week, the Riigikogu Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) will participate in the winter plenary session...
Faroe Islands: Inaugural Faroese whisky sells out on release day
NordenBladet - Føroya Bjór, one of the Faroe Islands’ oldest distilleries, can now add whisky to its growing list of products. 861 bottles of...
Iceland: Interest in building film studio in Iceland
NordenBladet - Icelandic contractors and international investors have shown interest in building a film studio in Iceland, Morgunblaðið reports. Leifur Björn Dagfinnsson, managing director...
Finland: Government decides to tighten border traffic
NordenBladet — On 22 January, the Government decided at an extraordinary meeting to tighten border traffic and the recommendations on testing and quarantine.The aim...
Estonia: Foreign Affairs Committee assured Tsikhanouskaya of Estonia’s continuing support to Belarusian people
NordenBladet — At its public sitting today, the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Riigikogu (Parliament of Estonia) discussed the latest developments in Belarus with...
Finland: Restrictions on entry into Finland to be tightened on 27 January
NordenBladet — On 22 December, the Government decided to tighten the restrictions on entry into Finland. The new restrictions will enter into force on...