Tag "Nordic news"
Back to homepageFinland to attend a meeting of Nordic foreign ministers (N5)
NordenBladet — The first meeting of foreign ministers under Norway’s presidency of the Nordic (N5) cooperation on foreign and security policy will be held as a virtual meeting on 8 March. Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will represent Finland
Read MoreAgreement to reduce consumption of single-use plastic cups and food packages
NordenBladet — Finland wants to introduce a voluntary Green Deal agreement to reduce the consumption of single-use plastic cups and certain food packages. The aim of the agreement is to find the most effective and, from the perspective of the
Read MorePrime Minister Marin discusses with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal
NordenBladet — Prime Minister Sanna Marin had a telephone conversation with Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on 7 March 2022. Prime Minister Marin emphasised that Finland firmly supports Ukraine both nationally and through the European Union.Finland strongly condemns Russia’s attack
Read MorePrime Ministers of Finland and Estonia meet in Tallinn
NordenBladet — Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas met in Tallinn on Monday 7 March. In their meeting, the prime ministers discussed the security situation in Europe, cooperation on topical EU matters and bilateral relations between
Read MoreEU telecommunications ministers discuss cyber security
NordenBladet — The French Presidency of the Council of the European Union organises an informal meeting of telecommunications ministers on 8-9 March 2022 in Paris and in Nevers. In the meeting, Finland will be represented by Minister of Transport and
Read MoreLive webcast: Press Conference of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands Wopke Hoekstra and Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto
NordenBladet — At the meeting, the Ministers will focus on the Ukraine crisis and the rapidly changing security situation in Europe. Follow the live webcast of the press conference at 13.40.Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will meet the Minister
Read MoreLegislation on Finland’s preparedness to provide and receive international assistance to be reviewed
NordenBladet — The Ministry of the Interior has set up a legislative project to review the legislation within the mandate of the Ministry of the Interior concerning the provision and reception of international assistance.In August 2021, Finland sent a Defence
Read MoreDevelopment ministers to discuss the humanitarian situation in Ukraine
NordenBladet — EU development ministers will hold an informal meeting in Montpellier, France, on 7 March 2022. The meeting will focus on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine and on the EU’s actions in the current situation. Minister for Development Cooperation
Read MoreSweden’s Prime Minister and Minister for Defence to visit Finland
NordenBladet — Prime Minister of Sweden Magdalena Andersson and Sweden’s Minister of Defence Peter Hultqvist will visit Finland on Saturday 5 March.Prime Minister Andersson and Minister for Defence Hultqvist will meet President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö, Prime
Read MoreEU imposes new sanctions on Belarus due to its involvement in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
NordenBladet — The European Union responded to Belarus’ involvement in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by imposing new sanctions on it. The EU Member States approved further sanctions against Belarus on 2 March 2022. These sanctions complement the sanctions adopted on
Read More