Tag: Finland

Minister of Defence Kaikkonen to attend NATO defence minister meeting

NordenBladet — On Friday 22 October, Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen will participate in the second day's working session of NATO's defence minister...

Act on interoperability of electronic road toll systems enters into force

NordenBladet — On 21 October 2021, the Government proposed that the President of the Republic approve the new Act on interoperability of electronic...

Government proposes amendments to the Act on Peak-Load Reserve

NordenBladet — On 21 October 2021, the Government submitted a proposal to Parliament for an act amending the Act on Peak Load Reserve,...

Amendments to the Aviation Act aim to clarify roles and responsibilities and to improve...

NordenBladet — The Government proposes that the Aviation Act and certain related acts be further specified to meet the recent developments in EU...

Amendments proposed to legislation on fishing vessels

NordenBladet — The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Ships' Crews and the Safety Management of Ships. The amendment would implement a...

A new state-owned company to employ the most disadvantaged people with partial work ability

NordenBladet — A state-owned special assignment company named Työkanava Ltd will be established in Finland. Its task is to promote the employment of...

Speed of the universal service broadband set at 5 Mbit/s

NordenBladet — The universal speed of the universal service broadband, which refers to appropriate internet connections, will be increased from the current speed...

Persons sentenced for refusing non-military service not to be ordered back into service

NordenBladet — The Government proposes an amendment to the Non-Military Service Act to clarify the status of persons who have refused non-military service...

The EU Mobility Package progressing

NordenBladet — The Government proposes amendments to the Act on Transport Services and to the acts on overload charges and the posting of...

Changes to restrictions on food and beverage service businesses – restrictions to be introduced...

NordenBladet — The Government has amended the decree that restricts the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic....