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Back to homepageNew architectural policy programme emphasises the ability of architecture to support wellbeing and societal sustainability
NordenBladet — Architecture affects the wellbeing of people and nature in significant ways. Good architecture and design stand the test of time and can be converted into new use if necessary. These are key themes in Finland’s new architectural policy
Read MoreAdditional legislative amendments concerning preparedness for mass influx of migrants circulated for comments
NordenBladet — On 19 January, the Ministry of the Interior sent out for comments draft legislative amendments that would support preparedness for a possible mass influx of migrants. This is a follow-up to the government proposal for amending the reception
Read MoreResults of county elections available online on 23 January starting at 20.00
NordenBladet — Preliminary results of the county elections to be conducted on Sunday 23 January will be published online in the Result Service of the Ministry of Justice starting at 20.00 on election day.The preliminary results will contain information about
Read MoreOne in four eligible voters voted in advance in county elections
NordenBladet — According to preliminary data, more than 1 035 745 votes were cast in advance in the 2022 county elections. This means that approximately 26,4 per cent of all eligible voters voted in advance.More precise figures will be published
Read MoreGovernment decides on updates to COVID-19 strategy, continuation of restrictions and use of COVID-19 passport
NordenBladet — On Tuesday 18 January, the Government held an extensive discussion on the need to update the COVID-19 strategy in response to changes in the situation caused by the rapidly spreading Omicron variant. The discussions were based on expert
Read MoreRenewable energy use exceeds use of fossil energy, and biogas included in the distribution obligation
NordenBladet — In 2020, the use of renewable energy in total energy consumption surpassed the use of fossil energy. The rapid increase in the price of emission allowances promotes investments in renewable energy and their use. The biogas sector will
Read MoreMari Kokko appointed Special Adviser to Minister of Economic Affairs
NordenBladet — Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä has appointed Mari Kokko as his Special Adviser. She will assist the Minister especially in matters concerning entrepreneurship and innovation. Kokko will take up the position on 24 January 2022.Kokko, who holds
Read MoreMinisterial working group on COVID-19 decides on compensation for costs of restrictive measures and on additional restrictions to be placed on food and beverage service businesses
NordenBladet — In its meeting on Friday 14 January, the Government’s Ministerial Working Group on Coordinating COVID-19 Response discussed the development of the epidemic, closures of food and beverage service businesses and compensation for the costs of restrictive measures. On
Read MoreMore detailed information will be used in the future to develop the Finnish Immigration Service
NordenBladet — The Ministry of the Interior’s project examined ways to clarify the picture of migration to Finland in the next few years and its impacts on the Finnish migration administration, especially the Finnish Immigration Service. The aim is to
Read MoreMinistry of Economic Affairs and Employment submits informed conclusion on EIA report of Loviisa nuclear power plant
NordenBladet — On 14 January 2022, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment released its informed conclusion on the environmental impact assessment report of Fortum Power and Heat Oy’s nuclear power plant in Loviisa. In the conclusion, the Ministry of
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