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Back to homepagePrime Ministers of Finland and Estonia: “We will further strengthen relations between our countries”
NordenBladet — Finland and Estonia are launching a yearlong study aimed at further developing relations between the two countries. This was decided when Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas met today in Helsinki. Today’s visit was
Read MoreFinland: Funding granted for civil society organisations’ development communication and global education projects to promote awareness of and engagement in sustainable development
NordenBladet — The Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MFA) has granted EUR 2.17 million to Finnish civil society organisations’ (CSOs) development communication and global education projects in Finland in 2021–2022. In this application round, project support was granted to 19 CSOs.Support
Read MoreFinland: Support granted for Finnish civil society organisations linked with the UN; the aim is to promote awareness of the UN and sustainable development
NordenBladet — The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has granted EUR two million to Finnish civil society organisations (CSOs) linked with the UN for their basic operations and development communication and global education activities. In this application round, support was granted
Read MoreNature and sustainable recovery the themes of UN Environment Assembly UNEA
NordenBladet — The UN Environment Assembly UNEA-5 brings together the UN Member States and representatives of the business sector and civil society organisations to a session conducted virtually on 22-23 February. The themes of the meeting are the role of
Read MoreFinland: Restrictions on entry into Finland extended until 18 March
NordenBladet — On 18 February, the Government decided to extend the current restrictions on entry into the country until 18 March 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, and there are not yet adequate measures available to replace internal border
Read MoreFinland: Government proposes to extend labour market support for entrepreneurs until the end of June
NordenBladet — Entrepreneurs and self-employed persons are entitled to labour market support because of the coronavirus pandemic under a temporary amendment to the Unemployment Security Act in force until the end of March. On 18 February 2021, the Government submitted
Read MoreFinland: Government proposal: parallel bareboat registration to be allowed for a fixed term
NordenBladet — The Government proposes that parallel bareboat registration be allowed in Finland for a maximum of five years at a time. It would be simultaneous with the registration of the vessel’s right of ownership in another state. Parallel registration would
Read MoreFinland: This is FINLAND Magazine 2021–2022: The Finnish focus on solutions also works in exceptional times
NordenBladet — A new edition of This is FINLAND magazine has been published, showcasing Finland’s strengths to the international community. This year’s edition stresses Finnish technological expertise and digitalisation. It also explores our ambition to achieve carbon neutrality, and takes
Read MoreFinland: Extension proposed to validity of ships’ crew qualification certificates
NordenBladet — The Government is proposing that the validity of fixed-term ships’ crew certificates of competency and certificates of proficiency be extended due to the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic. A derogation permitting a special dispensation from certificates of proficiency
Read MoreFinland: Harri Pursiainen will not seek an extension to his post as Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications
NordenBladet — Harri Pursiainen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transport and Communications, will not seek an extension to his mandate as Permanent Secretary. He submitted his application for the post of Permanent Secretary when the application period began on
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