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Back to homepageFinland: Finland strengthens investments in companies of the poorest countries
NordenBladet â The coronavirus crisis has hit companies in developing countries hard. Finland has increased its guarantees to development finance institution Finnfund, which will strengthen the targeting of its investments to the companies of the poorest countries as well as
Read MoreFinland: Government decides to supplement action plan for COVID-19 hybrid strategy
NordenBladet â In its meeting on 25 January, the Government decided to supplement the action plan implementing the hybrid strategy to combat COVID-19. The Government will adopt a resolution on the matter tomorrow. In line with the decision, the action
Read MoreFinland: Study: Tax credit for household expenses not effective in increasing employment or discouraging grey economy
NordenBladet â In its spring 2021 budget session, the Government will discuss possible plans to expand the tax credit for household expenses. However, a new study shows that the tax credit is not an effective means to increase employment or
Read MoreFinland: Government decides to tighten border traffic
NordenBladet â On 22 January, the Government decided at an extraordinary meeting to tighten border traffic and the recommendations on testing and quarantine.The aim is to prevent the re-escalation of the growth of the COVID-19 epidemic and the spread of
Read MoreFinland: Restrictions on entry into Finland to be tightened on 27 January
NordenBladet â On 22 December, the Government decided to tighten the restrictions on entry into Finland. The new restrictions will enter into force on 27 January and will remain in force until 25 February. The new restrictions aim to reduce
Read MoreFinland: EU foreign ministers meet to discuss climate and energy matters and a broad range of other topical issues
NordenBladet â The EU Foreign Affairs Council will hold its first meeting of the year in Brussels on Monday 25 January. Finland will be represented by Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto. Climate and energy diplomacy of the EU and
Read MoreFinland: Changes to travel recommendations: avoid all travel to United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa
NordenBladet â The Ministry for Foreign Affairs urges to avoid all travel to the United Kingdom, Ireland and South Africa in accordance with the recommendation of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. For all other countries, the Foreign Ministryâs
Read MoreFinland: Development Policy Committee: Safeguarding biodiversity in development policy
NordenBladet â Finland must pay stronger and more consistent attention to biodiversity in its development policy and international advocacy work. In addition, developing countries should be supported in their efforts to implement biodiversity agreements. The view is expressed by the
Read MoreFinland: Comments invited on the National Transport System Plan and its impact assessment
NordenBladet â The Ministry of Transport and Communications requests comments on the draft National Transport System Plan for 2021-2032 and its impact assessment. The deadline for submitting comments is 23 February 2021.The National Transport System Plan aims to add a
Read MoreFinland: Finland to promote digitalisation during its 2021 Presidency of Nordic Council of Ministers
NordenBladet â Finland holds the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2021. In connection with the Presidency, Finland launched a project at the start of the year entitled âWorldâs smoothest cross-border mobility and daily life through digitalisation’. Its
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