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Back to homepageMinister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto to host a Freedom Online Conference at foreign ministerial level
NordenBladet — The 10th anniversary of the Freedom Online Coalition (FOC) will be celebrated at the end of Finland’s Chairship. On 3 December, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will host a virtual Conference of foreign ministers representing 34 FOC
Read MoreForeign Minister Haavisto to OSCE Ministerial Council meeting in Stockholm
NordenBladet — Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, which will be held in Stockholm on 1–2 December. Sweden holds the Chairmanship of the OSCE in 2021.
Read MoreSupport for international non-governmental organisations to promote human rights in developing countries
NordenBladet — The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has granted EUR 17.82 million to international non-governmental organisations (INGOs) for 2022–2024. Support was granted to 11 international human rights organisations operating in developing countries, whose work focuses on four themes: ending impunity;
Read MoreExecutive Director of UN Women Sima Sami Bahous to visit Finland
NordenBladet — Sima Sami Bahous, appointed as Executive Director of the United Nations gender equality organisation UN Women in September, will visit Finland on 8–9 December.On 8 December, she will meet Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari
Read MoreEU energy ministers to continue discussions on ‘Fit for 55’ initiatives and high energy prices
NordenBladet — The EU’s Energy Council will convene in Brussels on 2 December 2021. State Secretary Jukka Ihanus will represent Finland on behalf of Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä. The meeting will focus on the energy initiatives in the
Read MoreRecommendations for academic cooperation with China
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Education and Culture, together with Finnish higher education institutions, research institutes and other stakeholders, has prepared recommendations for academic cooperation with Chinese partners. The recommendations help to identify the key challenges of cooperation and the
Read MoreDelegation from Kosovo visits Finland
NordenBladet — The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and CMI – Martti Ahtisaari Peace Foundation will host a delegation from Kosovo on 1 to 3 December 2021 in Helsinki, Finland. The delegation consists of political decision-makers. During their three-day stay in
Read MoreFinland elected Chair of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe for 2025
NordenBladet — On 30 November 2021, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) elected Finland to chair the organisation in 2025. The year 2025 will mark the 50 anniversary the Helsinki Final Act adopted at the Conference on
Read MoreClimate change challenges the labour market but continuous learning offers solutions
NordenBladet — How will climate change and the green transition affect working life and the labour market? What skills will employees need in the future? Finland has drawn attention to the future of work during its Presidency of the Nordic
Read MoreA passport is an important document for travellers — still, it is often forgotten or lost
NordenBladet — Are you planning to travel abroad? The Foreign Ministry’s Consular Services want to remind travellers of the importance of a passport. This letter gives tips on what to do if you lose your passport during your journey.Dear recipient,Remember
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