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Back to homepageNew act to manage EU Home Affairs Funds enters into force
NordenBladet — On 16 December 2021, the President of the Republic approved a bill for an act on managing the programmes under the Home Affairs Funds and on implementing a grant scheme. The act will enter into force on 22
Read MoreAmendment to the reception act clarifies responsibilities for preparing for mass influx of migrants
NordenBladet — The reception act will be amended so that the Finnish Immigration Service will have central responsibility for preparedness planning concerning the organisation of reception services in the event of a mass influx of migrants. The President of the
Read MoreNew acts improve safety and security at sports events
NordenBladet — New acts will improve safety and security at football matches and other sports events. On Thursday 16 December, the President of the Republic approved the relevant bill on the Council of Europe Convention on an Integrated Safety, Security
Read MoreChanges in police service fees: passport price falls, prices of other licences and permits remain the same or rise
NordenBladet — Police licence and permit fees are due to change in 2022. The price of a passport will fall, while most prices of other licences and permits will rise. The prices of identity cards will remain unchanged. The changes
Read MoreMinister Lintilä: Olkiluoto 3 to start producing electricity this winter
NordenBladet — On 16 December 2021, the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK) issued criticality and low power test permits to Teollisuuden Voima Oyj (TVO) Olkiluoto 3 nuclear power unit (OL3), which means that the company can for the first
Read MoreMinistry of Defence decided on annual work orders under partnership agreements
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Defence has authorised the Defence Forces to procure life cycle support services from Combitech, Insta Group Oy and Patria Aviation Oy. The Defence Forces was also authorised to procure jet fuel and related services from
Read MoreNational security has improved along with legislation on intelligence
NordenBladet — Finland’s national security has improved with the legislation on intelligence. Information gathering on threats to national security and national defence has become more effective, too, since the new intelligence powers entered into force. This is stated in a
Read MoreGood and affordable housing for everybody
NordenBladet — On 16 December, the Government submitted a report to Parliament on the development of housing policy. The report summarises the principles and objectives for housing policy and presents solutions to housing challenges for the years to come. The
Read MoreStrong support from Finland for UN Women
NordenBladet — In 2021, Finland’s funding to UN Women core resources will be EUR 19 million. Last year, Finland was the largest of UN Women’s core resource partners.“UN Women has done excellent work and, under the leadership of Executive Director
Read MoreRestrictions applicable in community transmission areas to be introduced in the whole of Lapland and the Hospital District of South Savo
NordenBladet — The Government has amended the decree that restricts the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The restrictions on food and beverage services businesses that are necessary to prevent the spread of the
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