Daily News from Scandinavia

Finland: International evaluation: Work of the Finnish Environment institute effective and of high quality

NordenBladet — Based on a recent evaluation, the Finnish Environment Institute SYKE is a progressive research institute that is widely appreciated in society. It...

Finland: Nordic Sámi language prize Gollegiella awarded to Ellen Pautamo and Jonar Thomasson

NordenBladet — Ellen Pautamo (Ergon Máreha Ánne Elle-Máret) from Tampere and Jonar Thomasson from Limingen have been awarded the 2020 Nordic Sámi language prize...

Finland: Innovation hubs to promote digitalisation in the EU – Applications from Finnish candidates...

NordenBladet — The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has opened a call for applications to select Finland’s candidates for the European Digital Innovation...

Finland: EU competitiveness ministers to discuss Europe’s industrial policy and competitiveness

NordenBladet — The EU ministers responsible for competitiveness will discuss the future of European industrial policy at an informal video meeting on 19 November...

Iceland: North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission holds it 39th annual meeting

NordenBladet — NEAFC is the intergovernmental organisation responsible for fisheries management in international waters in the North-East Atlantic. Its Contracting Parties are Denmark (in...

Finland: Minister Lintilä to promote energy exports on a virtual visit to Indonesia

NordenBladet — Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä will meet Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif on 18 November 2020 as...

Finland: Draft for the National Transport System Plan approved

NordenBladet — A parliamentary steering group has approved a draft for the 12-year national transport system plan to be sent out for consultation. It...

Estonia: The Government extended the restriction on the night-time sale of alcohol until 26...

NordenBladet — Today, the Government decided to extend the nationwide restriction on the night-time sale of alcohol until 26 January 2021 (incl.). The restriction means...

Estonia: The Bill on next year’s state budget will be at the second reading...

NordenBladet — The Riigikogu approved its agenda for this working week, which includes 13 items. No deliberation of Bills or replies to interpellations have been...

Finland: Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä to promote exports of digital services on...

NordenBladet — Minister Mika Lintilä will conduct a virtual Team Finland visit to Mexico, starting 17 November 2020. The visit will start with Lintilä...