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Back to homepageGovernment wants to continue entrepreneurs’ temporary right to labour market support
NordenBladet — Entrepreneurs have been temporarily entitled to labour market support on more flexible terms during the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the deteriorating coronavirus situation, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament on Thursday 20 January 2022 to extend the
Read MorePhysicians no longer required to submit communicable disease notifications of COVID-19 infections
NordenBladet — The Government has amended the Decree on Communicable Diseases in respect of notifications to be submitted to the communicable diseases register maintained by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. From now on, physicians will not be required
Read MoreFirst offshore wind power research permits granted for Finland’s exclusive economic zone
NordenBladet — The Government has granted research permits for three offshore wind power projects in Finland’s exclusive economic zone. Wpd Finland Oy was granted a permit on 20 January 2022 for the research area west of Jakobstad. OX2 Finland Oy
Read MoreNew architectural policy programme emphasises the ability of architecture to support wellbeing and societal sustainability
NordenBladet — Architecture affects the wellbeing of people and nature in significant ways. Good architecture and design stand the test of time and can be converted into new use if necessary. These are key themes in Finland’s new architectural policy
Read MoreAdditional legislative amendments concerning preparedness for mass influx of migrants circulated for comments
NordenBladet — On 19 January, the Ministry of the Interior sent out for comments draft legislative amendments that would support preparedness for a possible mass influx of migrants. This is a follow-up to the government proposal for amending the reception
Read MoreResults of county elections available online on 23 January starting at 20.00
NordenBladet — Preliminary results of the county elections to be conducted on Sunday 23 January will be published online in the Result Service of the Ministry of Justice starting at 20.00 on election day.The preliminary results will contain information about
Read MoreNorway, Sweden and Finland to reduce wolf population
NordenBladet — Scandinavian countries Norway, Sweden and Finland are joining forces this winter to reduce the population of wolves through culling. In turn, conservation groups are appealing to the European Union to combat the slaughter of the animals. In Sweden,
Read MoreOne in four eligible voters voted in advance in county elections
NordenBladet — According to preliminary data, more than 1 035 745 votes were cast in advance in the 2022 county elections. This means that approximately 26,4 per cent of all eligible voters voted in advance.More precise figures will be published
Read MoreGovernment decides on updates to COVID-19 strategy, continuation of restrictions and use of COVID-19 passport
NordenBladet — On Tuesday 18 January, the Government held an extensive discussion on the need to update the COVID-19 strategy in response to changes in the situation caused by the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. The discussions were based on expert
Read MoreRenewable energy use exceeds use of fossil energy, and biogas included in the distribution obligation
NordenBladet — In 2020, the use of renewable energy in total energy consumption surpassed the use of fossil energy. The rapid increase in the price of emission allowances promotes investments in renewable energy and their use. The biogas sector will
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