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Back to homepageKari Anttila appointed State Secretary to Minister Harakka
NordenBladet â On Thursday 9 December, the Government appointed Kari Anttila (MSc Education) State Secretary to Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka until 10 June 2022 or the end of Minister Harakkaâs term of office.Prior to his appointment as
Read MoreWater services tasks to South Savo Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment
NordenBladet â In accordance with the amendment to the decree approved by the Government on 9 December 2021, the tasks laid down for the Centres for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment in the Water Services Act will be placed
Read MoreBase rate is kept at â0.50 percent
NordenBladet â The Ministry of Finance has set the base rate to â0.50 percent as of 1 January 2022 until the end of June 2022. The base rate has been at â0.50 percent since 1 January 2021.The base rate, calculated
Read MoreFinnpartnership’s new, revised programme period to be begin – Support for companies aiming for developing markets
NordenBladet â The terms and conditions of Business Partnership Support for Finnish companies aiming for developing markets to change on 1 January 2022. Services offered to companies and the effectiveness of the programme will be developed during the new three-year
Read MoreWorking group report on legislative amendments concerning working conditions and variable hours contracts sent out for comments
NordenBladet â The purpose of the proposed amendments is to make working conditions more predictable and to improve the position of those employed under a variable hours contract. This was brought on by the implementation of the EU Directive on
Read MoreGovernment proposal: Comprehensive COVID-19 vaccination for healthcare and social welfare personnel to protect patients and clients
NordenBladet â The Government proposes a new temporary section (48a) for the Communicable Diseases Act, under which healthcare and social welfare service providers, i.e. employers, could be required to ensure that their employees do not pose a risk of COVID-19
Read MoreNordic conference to share good practices for improving employment of people with disabilities
NordenBladet â Facilitating the employment of persons with disabilities will be the focus of a virtual Nordic conference on Thursday 9 December. The conference will highlight new kinds of intermediate labour markets and successful experiences of employing people with disabilities
Read MoreSector report: Strong trends support growth of the natural products sector
NordenBladet â The demand for natural products is expected to grow globally. Natural raw materials are expected to generate significant business activities because their economic potential has not yet been fully realised.The turnover of companies in the natural products sector
Read MoreNordic Welfare Forum discusses effects of COVID-19 pandemic and societal challenges
NordenBladet â The Nordic Welfare Forum will be held on 8â9 December 2021 as part of Finlandâs Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2021. The Forum is one of the main events in the health and social sector
Read MorePrime Ministers of Finland and Sweden meet in Helsinki
NordenBladet â The Prime Minister of Sweden, Magdalena Andersson, visited Finland on Wednesday 8 December at the invitation of Prime Minister Sanna Marin. During her visit, Prime Minister Andersson also met with President of the Republic Sauli NiinistĂś.At their meeting,
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