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Back to homepageFinland grants EUR 67 million in humanitarian assistance – biggest allocation to the crisis in Syria
NordenBladet — In the first round of allocation of funding this year, Finland granted EUR 67 million to humanitarian aid organisations by decision of Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Anne-Mari Virolainen. The funding will be channelled via principal UN specialised
Read MoreMikko Kinnunen appointed Finland’s first Ambassador for Hybrid Affairs
NordenBladet — On 1 April, Counsellor for Foreign Affairs Mikko Kinnunen will become the Foreign Ministry’s first Ambassador for Hybrid Affairs. Mikko Kinnunen transfers to the new position from the Foreign Ministry’s Unit for Security Policy and Crisis Management, where
Read MoreRussia to expel one diplomat from Finnish Embassy in Moscow
NordenBladet — Mikko Hautala, Ambassador of Finland to Russia, was notified of the matter by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation on 30 March in Moscow. Russia has announced corresponding measures also against many other countries that have
Read MoreFinnish Internet Forum to look at hybrid attacks and activities – sign up now!
NordenBladet — The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, and the Transport and Communications Committee of Parliament will organise the ninth Finnish Internet Forum (FIF) in cooperation with stakeholders. The event will be held in the
Read MoreMinister Soini: Finland condemns illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia
NordenBladet — Sunday 18 March will mark the fourth anniversary of the illegal annexation of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol by Russian Federation. Finland condemns the illegal annexation by Russia, which is against the international
Read MoreEngaging Meteorology and Arctic cooperation
NordenBladet — The Arctic Council, the Finnish Meteorological Institute and the World Meteorological Organization WMO will come together for joint meetings in Levi next week. Hundreds of guests from different parts of the world will arrive in Levi. On 20
Read MoreMinister Virolainen to make a Team Finland visit Ethiopia and South Africa
NordenBladet — Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Anne-Mari Virolainen will make a Team Finland visit to Ethiopia and South Africa from 12 to 16 March. She will be accompanied by a delegation representing 30 Finnish companies and other stakeholders.
Read MoreMinister Virolainen: The United States’ decision to restrict imports of steel and aluminium is very unfortunate
NordenBladet — The President of the United States, Donald Trump, signed orders to restrict steel and aluminium imports with the exception of imports from Canada and Mexico. Tariffs of 25% are to be placed on steel and 10% on aluminium
Read MoreForeign Minister Soini to visit schools in Lapland
NordenBladet — Minister for Foreign Affairs Timo Soini will continue his school visits, which focus on the prevention of violent radicalisation, in March in Lapland. On Tuesday 13 March, Minister Soini will visit the Ounasvaara upper secondary school in Rovaniemi
Read MoreMinister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania Ditmir Bushati to visit Helsinki
NordenBladet — The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Albania, Ditmir Bushati, will visit Helsinki on Monday 12 March and have a meeting with Foreign Minister Timo Soini. The aim of the meeting is to discuss
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