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Back to homepageKunming Conference provides a good prospects for further work to halt biodiversity loss
NordenBladet — The first phase of a meeting of parties to the UN Convention on Biodiversity provided good prospects for further negotiations aimed at halting biodiversity loss. Hosted by China in Kunming and partly arranged as a virtual event, the
Read MoreStudy: Finland’s centenary year was a diverse and cheerful festival opening up plenty of new opportunities
NordenBladet — The centenary of Finland’s independence in 2017 showed that small-scale everyday matters with positive aspects that are characteristic of Finnishness can also be celebrated in connection with official anniversaries. This emerges from a study produced by the Center
Read MoreFinland selected as member of UN Human Rights Council
NordenBladet — The three-year term 2022-2024 is Finland’s first full membership in the Human Rights Council. Finland will continue its long-term work to promote universal human rights.Finland received 180 votes in the election held at the UN General Assembly in
Read MoreFinland and China to boost collaboration in low-carbon technologies and circular economy
NordenBladet — The Ministers will discuss the experiences gained in research and innovation cooperation between Finland and China and their future. A particular aim is to accelerate joint projects in the fields of low-carbon economy, circular economy, and food and
Read MoreUser fees for national information system services in healthcare and social welfare confirmed for 2022–2023
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has confirmed the user fees related to electronic prescriptions and the Patient Data Repository for the years 2022 and 2023.Doctors and dentists may continue to issue prescriptions in the Kelain online
Read MoreTalent Boost Summit highlights importance of diversity for the success of companies and Finland
NordenBladet — The Talent Boost Summit, which will be held at the end of October, will draw attention to the role of diverse work communities for business activities and the importance of international talents for Finland’s growth and competitiveness. Employers
Read MoreRestrictions on entry to be amended from 18 October
NordenBladet — Restrictions on entry will be lifted for residents of the countries and regions on the EU’s green list. In addition, the Vainikkala border crossing point will open to passenger traffic. The Government adopted a decision on the matter
Read MoreLegislative proposal related to the Smart Borders Package to Parliament
NordenBladet — The Government has submitted to Parliament a government proposal for supplementary legislation on the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). The purpose of the proposal is to make amendments to the national
Read MoreFinland submits its draft budgetary plan to the European Union
NordenBladet — On Thursday 14 October, Finland submitted its draft budgetary plan for next year to the European Commission.Draft budgetary plans (DBPs) are part of the European Union’s coordinated surveillance exercise. The DBP should allow the identification of any deviations
Read MoreChanges to restrictions on food and beverage service businesses — restrictions to be introduced in Central Ostrobothnia
NordenBladet — The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. As a result of changes in the epidemiological situation in the region of Central Ostrobothnia, the restrictions for
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