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Back to homepageTemporary restrictions on use of COVID-19 passport into force in Ă…land
NordenBladet — The Government has amended the decree on temporary restrictions to the use of the COVID-19 passport referred to in section 58i of the Communicable Diseases Act. The COVID-19 passport cannot be used as an alternative to regional restrictions
Read MoreRestrictions on food and beverage service businesses applicable in community transmission areas to be introduced in Ă…land
NordenBladet — The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Restrictions on food and beverage service businesses that are necessary to prevent the spread of
Read MoreNearly 39,000 new COVID-19 cases in Finland, burden on hospital care still alarming
NordenBladet — Around 38,700 new COVID-19 cases were reported in the past seven days, between 26 December 2021 and 1 January 2022, compared to around 19,600 new cases in the previous week. On 4 January 2022, the total number of
Read MoreAdvance voting for county elections begins on Wednesday 12 January
NordenBladet — The advance voting period for the county elections is from 12 to 18 January 2022 in Finland and from 12 to 15 January 2022 abroad. Election day is Sunday 23 January 2022.During the advance voting period, voters may
Read MoreMinister for European Affairs Tuppurainen to speak with German colleague
NordenBladet — Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen will have a discussion with Germany’s new Minister of State for Europe Anna Lührmann on Wednesday 5 January. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting will be held remotely.In their meeting, the
Read MoreNew advisory board to strengthen cooperation necessary to prevent exploitation of foreign labour
NordenBladet — Finland’s objective is to increase labour migration and to combat the exploitation of foreign labour. The exploitation of foreign workers, which has come to light in recent years, has underlined the need for cooperation between different operators. A
Read MoreMinister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto: Finland shares South Africa’s sorrow
NordenBladet — In his blog post, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto commemorates the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu.Today, the South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu is laid to rest. The news of the passing of Tutu on 26 December 2021 have
Read MoreSustainable development and the rights of indigenous peoples on the agenda during the 2021 Finnish Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers
NordenBladet — Finland’s presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers is coming to an end. Although the COVID-19 pandemic naturally affected event arrangements, solutions have also been found. For example, it has become commonplace to arrange remote and hybrid events,
Read MorePrime Minister Sanna Marin’s New Year’s message, 31 December 2021
NordenBladet — During the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have experienced both light and darkness. A year ago we were able to start vaccinations, which have given us protection and security. That said, the virus is unpredictable, and
Read MoreTemporary restrictions on use of COVID-19 passport to enter into force in South Savo and North Karelia
NordenBladet — The Government has issued a decree amending section 58i of the Communicable Diseases Act to temporarily restrict the use of the COVID-19 passport. The COVID-19 passport cannot be used as an alternative to regional restrictions on public events
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