Daily News from Scandinavia

Finland: Government expresses position on comprehensive reform of EU migration and asylum policy

NordenBladet — The European Commission issued a comprehensive communication on the reform of migration and asylum policy on 23 September. The communication was accompanied...

Finland: Government decides on measures to help victims of identity theft

NordenBladet — In its negotiations on Wednesday 11 November, the Government decided on measures to help victims of identity theft and to improve personal...

Finland: Water bills to be based on actual consumption in each apartment – Remotely...

NordenBladet — In future, remotely read water meters for both warm and cold water will be installed in each apartment in new buildings with...

Finland: Government proposal: Employers obligated to pay compensation to employees for all non-competition agreements

NordenBladet — In the future, an employer would be obligated to pay compensation to an employee for all non-competition agreements. At present, the obligation...

Finland: COVID-19 epidemic to continue — avoid infection by following given guidelines and recommendations

NordenBladet — The current epidemiological situation is characterised by rapid regional developments. Finland still has good opportunities to keep the situation relatively stable by...

Finland: Further provisions on the examination model for professional qualifications in heavy transport

NordenBladet — In future, it will be possible to pass the initial qualification requirements for lorry, bus and coach drivers by completing a qualification...

Finland: Anne Meskanen appointed as Deputy Head of Mission of European Union Advisory Mission...

NordenBladet — The European Union has appointed Counsellor for Foreign Affairs Anne Meskanen to serve as Deputy Head of Mission for the European Union...

Faroe Islands and USA sign Partnership Declaration

NordenBladet - The Faroe Islands and the United States of America have today signed a Partnership Declaration, which provides the first framework of its...

Estonia: The Riigikogu appointed a new member to the Estonian Public Broadcasting Council

NordenBladet  - At today’s sitting, the Riigikogu adopted a resolution on the appointment of a member of the Public Broadcasting Council from among the...

Finland: Finnfund’s investments promote the status of women in the developing countries

NordenBladet — Microloans that increase women’s income and strengthen their financial independence. Better food security through financing targeted at smallholder farmers. Companies where half...