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Back to homepageTravel the Madventures’ way – avoid difficulties
NordenBladet — The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) will have a joint stand at the Travel Fair 2018, to be held at the Expo and Convention Centre in Helsinki from 18 to
Read MoreMeeting of the chairs of the Finnish-Russian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation
NordenBladet — The chairs of the Finnish-Russian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation will meet in Moscow on 16 January. The Economic Commission will be co-chaired by Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Kai Mykkänen and Deputy Prime Minister of
Read MoreThis is FINLAND Magazine 2018–2019 turns its eyes to the next 100 years
NordenBladet — Following Finland’s centenary celebrations, This is FINLAND Magazine 2018–2019, the annual English-language publication showcasing Finnish expertise and experts, is turning its gaze far ahead into the future. The magazine, which is distributed at Finland’s missions and especially in
Read MoreMaster of Laws Kimmo Sasi to represent Finland in the Nordic countries’ Freedom of Movement Council
NordenBladet — Minister for Nordic Cooperation Anne Berner has invited Master of Laws Kimmo Sasi to represent Finland in the Freedom of Movement Council, a body under the Nordic Council of Ministers, for the years 2018 and 2019. Each of
Read MoreTourist influx triggers food-delivery boom in Finnish Lapland
NordenBladet – The busy tourist season is boosting food deliveries, with an international clientele demanding dishes familiar from home. The rapid growth of tourism in Finnish Lapland and the culinary tastes of international visitors have led to a spike in
Read MoreEsko Repo from the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri): Finland raises asylum approval rate after court setbacks
NordenBladet –Â Finland made positive decisions on 40 percent of all asylum applicants in 2017, up from 27 percent in 2016. According to preliminary figures from the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri), 40 percent of the processed applications for asylum last
Read MoreEU supports Finnish development cooperation project in Nepal with EUR 20 million
NordenBladet — The European Union has awarded EUR 20 million to a water resources management project implemented by Finland in Nepal. This is the first time the EU has granted support to a Finnish development cooperation project. The water resources management project
Read MoreFinland will increase its humanitarian aid for Yemen and the crises in Africa
NordenBladet — Finland will assist areas suffering from conflicts and drought in Yemen, Northeast Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia. “The focus in our aid decisions towards the end of the year is on crises where the need
Read MoreVice President of International Finance Cooperation to present Finland’s Climate Fund in Helsinki and Vaasa
NordenBladet — Nena Stoiljkovic, Vice President of the International Finance Corporation (IFC), which belongs to the World Bank Group, will visit Helsinki and Vaasa from 14 to 15 December in order to present the Climate Fund (Finland-IFC Blended Finance for
Read MoreAnna Laine appointed as Press Officer in St Petersburg
NordenBladet — The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has appointed Anna Laine to serve as Press Officer at Finland’s Consulate General in St Petersburg starting on 29 January 2018. The post will be a fixed-term appointment ending on 7 January 2021.
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