Tag: Finnish Government
Finland: New Ambassadors to Madrid, Abuja and Bogotá
NordenBladet — At the presidential session on Friday 26 March, the President of the Republic appointed three new Ambassadors.
The President of the Republic appointed...
Finland: Minister of Economic Affairs Lintilä: Olkiluoto 3’s fuel loading permit a decisive step...
NordenBladet — On 26 March 2021, the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) granted a fuel loading permit to Teollisuuden Voima Oyj’s Olkiluoto...
Finland: In the first half of 2021, Finland grants nearly EUR 70 million in...
NordenBladet — More than 200 million people across the globe need humanitarian assistance due to conflicts, natural disasters and the COVID-19 pandemic. The provision...
Finland: Occupational Barometer: Number of shortage occupations rises slightly as effect of coronavirus epidemic...
NordenBladet — In February–March 2021, the Employment and Economic Development Offices (TE Offices) defined 37 occupations as shortage occupations nationwide. A year ago, before...
Finland: Foreign Minister Haavisto hosts a meeting of Nordic and Baltic Foreign Ministers (NB8)
NordenBladet — In 2021, Finland acts as the chairing country of Nordic and Baltic countries cooperation, NB8. This year’s first NB8 meeting of Foreign...
Finland’s sustainable development work recognised with Catalyst 2030 Award: inclusive practices and international cooperation...
NordenBladet — On Thursday 25 March, the Government of Finland received an international Catalyst 2030 Award for sustainable development. The award was presented...
Finland and Norway negotiate on very strong restrictions on salmon fishing in River Tenojoki...
NordenBladet — The negotiations between Finland and Norway on fishing restrictions concerning the River Tenojoki (Tana) have been delayed due to recent reports...
Finland: Amendments to Communicable Diseases Act concerning compulsory health examinations enter into force
NordenBladet — The latest amendments to the Communicable Diseases Act will clarify the current regulation on compulsory health examinations. In future, people who have...
Finland: Government submits legislative proposal to Parliament on temporarily restricting freedom of movement and...
NordenBladet — The Government has submitted a proposal that would place temporary restrictions on freedom of movement and close contacts and introduce a mask...
Finland: Price regulation in electronic identification continues
NordenBladet — The Act on Strong Electronic Identification and Electronic Trust Services will be amended. The amendment will extend the maximum price regulation for...