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Back to homepageFinland: Amendments to taxi legislation to come into force mainly on 1 May
NordenBladet — The legislative amendments included in a series of corrections introduced to the taxi regulation will enter into force mainly on 1 May 2021. The amendments on pricing and equipment, including taximeters, will come into force on 1 September
Read MoreFinland’s Circular Economy Programme sets targets to curb overconsumption of natural resources
NordenBladet — By the resolution on promoting a circular economy adopted today, on 7 April, the Finnish Government committed to reducing the consumption of unrenewable natural resources. The resolution also restricts the use of renewable natural resources in Finland: the
Read MoreFinland: Education Policy Report: Equitable education of high quality essential for growing skills requirements and shrinking age cohorts in Finland
NordenBladet — On Thursday 8 April, the Government submitted to Parliament a report on education policy. The Education Policy Report paves the way for equitable and high-quality education in the 2040s in Finland, where skills requirements are growing and age
Read MoreFinland: Now accepting nominations for the third International Gender Equality prize
NordenBladet — The Finnish Government launched the International Gender Equality Prize in 2017, when Finland celebrated the centenary of its independence. The purpose of the prize is to promote gender equality in global contexts and to promote discussion about equality.
Read MoreFinland: Preliminary study on the reform of the Rescue Act sent out for comments
NordenBladet — The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments the memorandums of the working groups that examined possible needs to amend the Rescue Act. The preliminary study assessed the functioning and clarity of the provisions of the
Read MoreFinland: Government discusses plan to lift COVID-19 restrictions and invites all interested parties to comment
NordenBladet — In its meeting on 7 April, the Government discussed the plan to lift the restrictions and recommendations put in place due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The plan also includes an indicative target schedule. The purpose of the plan
Read MoreFinland: Pilot for the National Child Strategy includes children and young people in bill drafting
NordenBladet — A pilot strengthening the inclusion of children and young people in drafting the Child Welfare Act will be carried out when implementing the National Child Strategy. The pilot aims to create a model for consulting children and young
Read MoreFinland: Business travel during COVID-19: topical information about entry restrictions on the websites of Finnish missions abroad
NordenBladet — To support people travelling on essential business during the coronavirus pandemic, Finnish missions abroad keep their websites updated on local travel restrictions. Rules and guidance in different countries can change rapidly, which is why the Ministry for Foreign
Read MoreFinland: Ban on salmon fishing in the River Tenojoki (Tana) watercourse proposed for the 2021 season – Opportunities to fish for other species increased
NordenBladet — The negotiations between Finland and Norway on salmon fishing during the 2021 fishing season have been completed. As a joint outcome, Finland and Norway are proposing a highly exceptional ban on salmon fishing in the whole River Tenojoki
Read MoreFinland’s Minister of Finance Vanhanen to chair Coalition for Climate Action meeting, with United States, China and Japan participating
NordenBladet — Finance ministers from more than 60 countries will gather today, Tuesday 6 April, from 16.30 to 18.30, for a meeting of the Coalition of Finance Ministers for Climate Action to discuss climate and economic policies. The spring meeting
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