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Back to homepagePetri Peltonen to continue as Under-Secretary of State
NordenBladet — Petri Peltonen, Licentiate of Science (Technology), will continue as Under-Secretary of State at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment between 1 February 2021 and 31 January 2026. The Government decided on the appointment on 3 December 2020.The
Read MoreCoronavirus situation worsening quickly across Finland
NordenBladet — The coronavirus situation is rapidly worsening in Finland. Over the past two weeks, the number and incidence of cases has risen sharply in almost all regions. This development calls for an immediate and proactive response.Regions must adopt new
Read MoreMinister of the Interior Ohisalo to Nordic migration ministers’ meeting
NordenBladet — On Friday 4 December, Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo will chair the ministerial meeting of the Nordic cooperation group on migration and asylum (NSHF). The meeting will be held via remote connections.At the meeting, the Nordic ministers
Read MoreEU ministers to discuss working conditions in platform economy and gender equality
NordenBladet — The EU employment and social affairs ministers will hold an informal video meeting on 3 December 2020. Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen will participate in the meeting, which will consider measures to improve the position of workers in
Read MoreRole of communities in promoting integration of quota refugees to be investigated
NordenBladet — The Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment have commissioned a study on how a community sponsorship model could complement the authorities’ efforts in the reception of quota refugees. The study will be
Read MoreMinister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto attends meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council
NordenBladet — Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Ministerial Council of the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe on 3–4 December 2020. The Foreign Ministers of the OSCE participating States will participate in the meeting via
Read MoreCOVID-19 epidemic worsening — text message alert to remind public of regional guidelinesÂ
NordenBladet — In the past few weeks, the COVID-19 epidemic has worsened almost everywhere in Finland. Because the situation varies from region to region, the recommendations and restrictions may also vary. The aim of the recommendations and restrictions is to prevent
Read MoreDraft government proposal on safety at football matches and other sports events sent out for comments
NordenBladet — The Ministry of the Interior has sent a draft government proposal concerning safety, security and service measures at football matches and other sports events out for comments. The proposal would bring into force the Council of Europe Convention
Read MoreEUR 7.7 million for projects replacing coal energy – aid for non-combustion-based solutions in district heat generation
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has adopted the first decisions concerning investment aid for projects that rapidly phase out the use of coal energy. Aid was granted to four projects totalling EUR 7,715,880. The supported projects
Read MoreCORRECTION TO PRESS RELEASE: Sustainable recovery working group: Post-crisis measures to boost investments in emission reductions, impacts of all measures on climate and natural environment to be assessed
NordenBladet — On December 2nd, 2020, we incorrectly sent a press release titled “Sustainable recovery working group: Post-crisis measures to boost investments in emission reductions, impacts of all measures on climate and natural environment to be assessed”.The press release was
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