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Back to homepageCOVID-19 infections continue to increase – especially burden on intensive care has increased throughout the country
NordenBladet — Around 13,400 new COVID-19 cases were reported between 13 and 19 December, while in the previous week the number of new cases in Finland was around 10,600. On 20 December, the total number of confirmed cases of the
Read More252,700 unemployed jobseekers in November
NordenBladet — The number of unemployed jobseekers decreased by 61,800 from November last year. The number of new vacancies reported in November totalled 93,100. In all, the number of unfilled vacancies amounted to 168,100, which is 76,800 more than a
Read MoreCommission approves changes to state aid scheme to support companies by up to EUR 2.3 million due to the epidemic
NordenBladet — The European Commission decided on 20 December 2021 that the changes to the state aid scheme sought by Finland are compatible with the EU internal market. The state aid scheme is one of the instruments available to the
Read MoreDescription of the enterprise architecture for promoting health and wellbeing published
NordenBladet — The objective of the description of the enterprise architecture for promoting health and wellbeing is to support the development of digital services that are reliable, accessible and easy to find. Meeting this objective requires a common view and
Read MoreCall for applications for funding to promote the green transition in energy system and industry starts
NordenBladet — The first application round for energy investment subsidies under the Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland will take place from 20 December 2021 to 4 March 2022. Funding will be available for energy infrastructure projects, new energy technology, production
Read MoreLegislative project launched to bring police cooperation agreement between Finland and Sweden into force
NordenBladet — The Ministry of the Interior has today set up a legislative project to prepare a government proposal for adopting and bringing into force the agreement on police cooperation in the border area between Finland and Sweden.The Finnish and
Read MoreFinland’s presidency of N5 and NB8 end with Foreign Minister meetings on 20 and 21 December
NordenBladet — In 2021, Finland chaired the Nordic (N5) cooperation on foreign and security policy and the Nordic-Baltic (NB8) cooperation. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will host the last meetings of the two presidencies as virtual meetings on 20
Read MoreGeneral picture of the economy stable, despite the acceleration in the pandemic
NordenBladet — The economy will grow rapidly in 2021 and 2022, although growth will be slower than was expected at the turn of the year, due to the acceleration in the COVID-19 pandemic and restrictive measures, the Ministry of Finance
Read MoreMinistry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on draft government proposal to expand use of COVID-19 passport
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health requests comments on a draft government proposal according to which the nationwide use of the EU Digital COVID Certificate, i.e. the COVID-19 passport, would also be possible by law when there
Read MoreRestrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders to continue and health security measures to be tightened
NordenBladet — In line with the Government decision of 16 December, the restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders will continue and health security measures will be tightened as of 20 December. The decision will remain in force until 16
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