Tag: Scandinavian news
New 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...
Amendment 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...
Changes in police service fees: passport price falls, prices of other licences and permits...
NordenBladet — Police licence and permit fees are due to change in 2022. The price of a passport will fall, while most prices...
New 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...
Minister 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...
Ministry 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...
National 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...
Good 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...
Strong 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...
Restrictions applicable in community transmission areas to be introduced in the whole of Lapland...
NordenBladet — The Government has amended the decree that restricts the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic....