Tag: Finland
Long-term national D visa to expedite entry of foreign labour
NordenBladet — A legislative amendment, which will enter into force in June, will enable the introduction of a long-term visa. A long-term visa...
Jari Sinkari appointed Director General of the Department for the Americas and Asia
NordenBladet — On Thursday, 10 February, the Government appointed a new Director General of the Department for the Americas and Asia. Jari Sinkari....
Acts concerning safety and security at sports events to enter into force in March
NordenBladet — New acts will improve safety and security at football matches and other sports events. The Government issued decrees providing that the...
Restrictions on external border traffic extended until 13 March
NordenBladet — The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread. To safeguard the capacity of the healthcare system, restrictions on external border traffic will continue...
A new application round on business cost support and closure compensation
NordenBladet — A new application round will be organised for business cost support and closure compensation. The Government submitted its proposal for Parliament’s...
Paula Eerola appointed president of the Academy of Finland
NordenBladet — The Government has appointed Professor Paula Eerola, president of the Academy of Finland. The five-year term as president begins on 1...
Antti Riivari to continue as Director General of Finnish Patent and Registration Office
NordenBladet — Antti Riivari has served as Director General of the Finnish Patent and Registration Office since March 2017. The Government decided on...
Potential solutions investigated to address the situation of individuals with no right of residence
NordenBladet — The Ministry of the Interior has completed an investigation into a statutory amendment that would allow a residence permit and alien’s...
Minister Emma Kari: This spring will be critical in building fossil-free Finland
NordenBladet — “This spring will be a critical time in building a carbon-neutral Finland. The Government’s proposals for a reformed Climate Change Act...
About EUR 547 million of EU regional and structural policy funds for 2022 allocated...
NordenBladet — On 10 February 2022 the Government decided on the grant authorisations under the EU’s regional and structural policy programme, Innovation and...