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Back to homepageMinister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto to attend the Global Disability Summit
NordenBladet — Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Global Disability Summit in Oslo on 16–17 February. He will announce the Foreign Ministry’s commitments on the promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities at the meeting. The
Read MorePrime Minister Marin spoke with several EU leaders
NordenBladet — On Monday 14 February, Prime Minister Sanna Marin attended a video meeting with the President of the European Council and the leaders of five other EU Member StatesThe meeting, convened by President of the European Council Charles Michel,
Read MoreSME barometer: SMEs’ outlook remains positive with improved expectations of personnel growth
NordenBladet — The beginning of 2022 was exceptional for SMEs as the coronavirus pandemic started to worsen again. This situation is reflected in the expectations of near-term economic growth among small and medium-sized companies. The expectations have fallen but remain
Read MoreGreek Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Finland
NordenBladet — Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will meet Greek Minister of Foreign Affairs Nikos Dendias in Helsinki on 15 February.The Ministers will discuss the bilateral relations between Finland and Greece, European security and topical foreign policy themes. “Greece is
Read MoreResearch institutes: stronger climate actions needed in the effort sharing sector
NordenBladet — A number of research institutes have completed the assessments they were requested to make concerning the adequacy of the measures included in the daft Medium-term Climate Change Policy Plan. According to the assessments, stronger actions will be needed
Read MoreDefence Forces to procure munition for heavy rocket launchers
NordenBladet — Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has approved a proposal to procure ammunition for a heavy rocket launcher system from the United States. The Ministerial Finance Committee supported the procurement in its session on 10 February 2022.The procurement from
Read MoreCandidates sought for Multidisciplinary Expert Panel of IPBES
NordenBladet — The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) invites its member states to nominate candidates for the next three-year term of the Expert Panel. The candidates should have a strong background in science and experience on
Read MoreNew Ambassadors to New York, Reykjavik and Santiago de Chile and Roving Ambassador to Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
NordenBladet — At the presidential session on Friday 11 February, the President of the Republic appointed new Ambassadors. Jarmo Sareva. Photo: LehtikuvaThe President of the Republic appointed Counsellor for Foreign Affairs Jarmo Sareva to serve as Consul General at Finland’s
Read MoreNew e-training tool to help increase diversity in public administration Â
NordenBladet — Taking diversity into account at work is increasingly important as society becomes more diverse. A new electronic training course for public administration employees will provide information and tools for increasing diversity and strengthening a culture that includes everyone. The
Read MoreFirst HX Fighter Programme agreements signed
NordenBladet — On 10 December 2021, the Government decided on the procurement of Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II multi-role fighters, which will replace the capabilities of the Air Force’s Hornet fleet that will be phased out by 2030. The Finnish
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