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Back to homepageMinister Harakka at the IMO Assembly: negotiations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions must be intensified and digitalisation utilised in maritime transport
NordenBladet — Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka will deliver Finland’s general statement at the IMO General Assembly on 6 December 2021. Alongside decisions relating to the activities of the organisation, the remote meeting will discuss environmental and maritime
Read MoreMinisters to discuss minimum wages, pay transparency and the COVID-19 pandemic in Brussels
NordenBladet — EU ministers responsible for employment and social affairs will discuss the directive on adequate minimum wages as a way of combating in-work poverty. Other items on their agenda include pay transparency and gender equality in the labour market.The
Read MoreThe seaside façade of Merikasarmi lit up in blue and white on Finland’s Independence Day
NordenBladet — The Government will organise a festive illumination at Merikasarmi on Finland’s 104th Independence Day. The refurbished and modernised Merikasarmi premises were taken back into use in September.The newly renovated historic premises now bring together all 800 Foreign Ministry
Read MoreNina Nordström and Päivi Kairamo to promote Council of Europe work against corruption and terrorism
NordenBladet — New Finnish chairs were appointed to two committees of the Council of Europe in the same week of November. Ambassador Nina Nordström, Finland’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe, was elected President of the Statutory Committee of
Read MoreFinland elected among leaders of a democracy organisation
NordenBladet — Finland has been elected to serve as Vice Chair of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for 2022. International IDEA is a leading intergovernmental democracy organisation, which produces background information and gives expert advice
Read MoreFinland opens embassies in Dakar and Doha
NordenBladet — Today, the President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö approved an amendment to the Decree of the President of the Republic on the Foreign Service. The amendment concerning the locations of Finland’s diplomatic missions and the provision of consular
Read MoreRestrictions applicable in community transmission areas to be introduced in Ă…land
NordenBladet — The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of 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 the epidemic will
Read MoreAll travellers arriving in Finland required having a COVID certificate or a test
NordenBladet — All travellers arriving in Finland will be required to show a COVID certificate, or if they do not have such a certificate, they will have to undergo a COVID-19 test. The Government has issued a decree that repeals
Read MoreFinancing provided to make digital support a permanent service for citizens and businesses
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Finance has granted the Digital and Population Data Services Agency EUR 1.8 million for building an operating model for digital support. A pilot project is to be completed in 2022, and the model is to
Read MoreRestrictions applicable in community transmission areas to be introduced in new regions
NordenBladet — The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Restrictions on food and beverage service businesses in community transmission areas will be introduced in the region of
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