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Back to homepageFinland, Germany, Denmark and Estonia call on EU to accelerate digital transformation
NordenBladet — Prime Minister Sanna Marin and the leaders of three EU Member States have sent a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The joint letter calls on the EU to speed up its digital transformation. The
Read MoreFinland: 332,800 unemployed jobseekers in January
NordenBladet — At the end of January, a total of 332,800 unemployed jobseekers were registered at the Employment and Economic Development Offices. This is 81,200 more than a year earlier. The number of unemployed jobseekers decreased by 24,500 from the
Read MoreFinland: Metsä Group takes proactive measures to combat grey economy at its Kemi bioproduct mill
NordenBladet — On 1 March, the management of Metsä Group and leaders of key trade unions met under the leadership of Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen to discuss the start of construction of the bioproduct plant in Kemi. Metsä Group
Read MoreFinland: Designation of Finnish candidates for European Digital Innovation Hubs
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has now designated eight potential candidates for the next stage of the EU-wide selection process for European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs). The role of EDIHs is to support businesses and the
Read MoreFinland: Government proposal: restaurants to be temporarily closed to customers – takeaway and delivery still permitted
NordenBladet — The Government has submitted a proposal to Parliament on the temporary closure of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses to customers for three weeks. The act would enter into force on 8 March 2021 and remain
Read MoreFinland declares a state of emergency
NordenBladet — The Government, in cooperation with the President of the Republic, has declared a state of emergency in Finland due to COVID-19. In its plenary session on Monday 1 March, the Government declared that the country is in a
Read MoreFinland: Construction emissions may now be compared – new emissions database lays foundation for statutory guidance of low-carbon construction
NordenBladet — A new service opened today provides impartial data on the climate impacts of construction products used in Finland, such as carbon footprint and handprint, material efficiency and recyclability. This information harmonises the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions throughout
Read MoreFinland: Nordic countries take joint action to cut climate emissions from construction
NordenBladet — The Nordic countries have intensified co-operation in recent years to curb climate emissions from the built environment. This partnership focuses particularly on working to ensure corresponding principles for assessing and guiding the climate impact of construction in these
Read MoreFinland: European Council members discuss security and defence
NordenBladet — On Friday 26 February, on the second day of their meeting, the members of the European Council exchanged views on security and defence and discussed issues related to the Southern Neighbourhood. Prime Minister Sanna Marin represented Finland at
Read MoreFinland: New Ambassadors to Zagreb and Windhoek and a new Consul General to St Petersburg
NordenBladet — At the presidential session on Friday 26 February, the President of the Republic appointed new Ambassadors and a new Consul General. The President of the Republic appointed Counsellor for Foreign Affairs Kalle Kankaanpää to serve as Head of
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