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Back to homepageWorking group seeks ways to prevent abuse in accommodation conditions for foreign workers
NordenBladet — Abuse in the accommodation conditions for foreign workers may, at worst, be part of foreign labour exploitation and human trafficking. The task of the working group for monitoring accommodation conditions is to make proposals on how to develop
Read MoreRestrictions on entry at external borders extended until 24 October
NordenBladet — Restrictions on entry will be lifted for residents of Kuwait in traffic arriving in Finland from Kuwait. The Government adopted a decision on the matter on 7 October and the decision will enter into force on 11 October.
Read MoreIndividual services to support job search in the Nordic labour market service model
NordenBladet — The reform would give unemployed jobseekers quicker and more intensive support for their job search. The Government submitted a proposal on the Nordic labour market service model to Parliament on 7 October 2021. The changes are intended to
Read MoreAmendment to the reception act would clarify responsibilities for preparing for mass influx of migrants
NordenBladet — The Government proposes that the reception act be amended so that the Finnish Immigration Service would have central responsibility for preparedness planning concerning the organisation of reception services in the event of a mass influx of migrants. The
Read MoreFirst implementation plan for Child Strategy sets out 30 new measures to safeguard children’s rights
NordenBladet — The Government has finalised the implementation plan for the National Child Strategy. The plan includes a total of 30 new measures to secure the wellbeing of children and young people and to strengthen their rights. The measures will complement
Read MoreDefinition of close contact to be removed from the Communicable Diseases Act
NordenBladet — The Government proposes that the amendment to the temporary section 58 d of the Communicable Diseases Act be approved. The section regulates the conditions for using premises intended for customers and event participants to prevent the spread of
Read MoreCombating the exploitation of migrant labour requires good cooperation between different authorities
NordenBladet — The European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control (HEUNI) has published a report that compares measures against the exploitation of migrant labour in different countries. In particular, the report examines multidisciplinary cooperation models developed in Norway, Belgium and
Read MoreCentre of Expertise for Social Enterprises starts operations
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has allocated EUR 3 million in discretionary government grants to a new Centre of Expertise for Social Enterprises in accordance with the Government policy outlined in its mid-term policy review. Minister
Read MoreFinland opens museum of Museum of Contemporary Emotions to support crisis recovery
NordenBladet — Launched by the Prime Minister’s Office on 7 October 2021, the Museum of Contemporary Emotions seeks to help people reflect on the emotions aroused by the COVID-19 pandemic and to recover from the crisis. The museum combines science
Read MoreWorking group to explore opportunities for expanding funding for audiovisual productions
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Transport and Communications have appointed a working group to look into models that would broaden the financial base for audiovisual productions. The working group is to explore possibilities
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