Tag: Finland

Energy investments of Finland’s Sustainable Growth Programme promote the green transition

NordenBladet — On 16 December 2021, the Government issued a decree that will allow support to energy investments under Finland’s Recovery and Resilience...

Government support for abrupt structural change situations in Jämsä and Utsjoki

NordenBladet — On 16 December 2021, the Government has granted EUR 4 million for the abrupt structural change situation in Jämsä and EUR...

Government proposes legislative amendments to increase retention of international students

NordenBladet — Finland wants to attract significantly more international experts. According to a government proposal submitted to Parliament, foreign students would obtain a...

Fees charged by the Finnish Immigration Service to change in 2022

NordenBladet — The Ministry of the Interior has issued a decree on fees charged by the Finnish Immigration Service. The decree will enter...

Finland promotes global vaccination coverage

NordenBladet — Finland will donate the second batch of COVID-19 vaccine doses through Team Europe. These vaccines were purchased in advance and they...

New act to manage EU Home Affairs Funds enters into force

NordenBladet — On 16 December 2021, the President of the Republic approved a bill for an act on managing the programmes under the...

Amendment to the reception act clarifies responsibilities for preparing for mass influx of migrants

NordenBladet — The reception act will be amended so that the Finnish Immigration Service will have central responsibility for preparedness planning concerning the...

New acts improve safety and security at sports events

NordenBladet — New acts will improve safety and security at football matches and other sports events. On Thursday 16 December, the President of...

Changes in police service fees: passport price falls, prices of other licences and permits...

NordenBladet — Police licence and permit fees are due to change in 2022. The price of a passport will fall, while most prices...

Minister Lintilä: Olkiluoto 3 to start producing electricity this winter

NordenBladet — On 16 December 2021, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) issued criticality and low power test permits to Teollisuuden Voima...