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Back to homepageMinister for European Affairs Tuppurainen to visit Paris
NordenBladet — Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will visit Paris on 14–15 February and meet her French colleagues Minister of State for European Affairs Clément Beaune, Minister of Public Sector Transformation and the Civil Service Amélie de Montchalin and
Read MoreThe President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed Russia, Ukraine and the security situation in Europe
NordenBladet — On 11 February, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed the actions taken by Russia and the security situation in Europe. The discussion focused on the situation concerning Russia and
Read MoreMinister Skinnari to attend informal meeting of EU trade ministers in Marseille
NordenBladet — On 13–14 February, Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will attend an informal meeting of EU trade ministers in Marseille, France.The meeting will focus on the trade and investment relations between the EU and Africa
Read MoreMinistry for Foreign Affairs continues evacuations from Afghanistan to Finland
NordenBladet — Based on the decision to continue evacuations from Afghanistan, 37 Afghans were brought to Finland late on the evening of Thursday 10 February 2022. In addition, about 10 evacuees from Afghanistan will arrive in Finland in the next
Read MoreMinistry of Agriculture and Forestry provides EUR five million in funding for research and innovation projects that promote climate change resilience in agriculture, forestry and other types of land use
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry funds five new research and innovation projects from the Catch the Carbon package of climate measures for the land use sector that is based on the Government Programme. These multidisciplinary projects will
Read MoreRestaurant restrictions eased — restrictions on use of COVID-19 passport extended
NordenBladet — The Government has amended the decree that restricts the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. This means that the opening and licensing hours of all food and beverage service businesses will be
Read MoreStrategy for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing updated to prevent spread of disease particularly among risk groups
NordenBladet — The national strategy for COVID-19 testing and contact tracing has been updated. The aim is to identify the causes of severe respiratory infections and to prevent the spread of infections particularly among groups of people who have a
Read MoreLong-term national D visa to expedite entry of foreign labour
NordenBladet — A legislative amendment, which will enter into force in June, will enable the introduction of a long-term visa. A long-term visa is related to work-based immigration and a fast track procedure for entry into the country. In the
Read MoreJari Sinkari appointed Director General of the Department for the Americas and Asia
NordenBladet — On Thursday, 10 February, the Government appointed a new Director General of the Department for the Americas and Asia. Jari Sinkari. Photo: Petri KrookThe Government appointed Counsellor for Foreign Affairs Jari Sinkari as Director General of the Department
Read MoreActs concerning safety and security at sports events to enter into force in March
NordenBladet — New acts will improve safety and security at football matches and other sports events. The Government issued decrees providing that the acts on the Council of Europe Convention on an Integrated Safety, Security and Service Approach at Football
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