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Back to homepageGender impact of the upcoming Climate and Energy Strategy assessed
NordenBladet — Finland’s Climate and Energy Strategy, which will be completed towards the end of the year, has been assessed for its gender impact, in accordance with the Government Action Plan for Gender Equality. The report examines the different impacts
Read MoreLegislative proposal on long-term D visa facilitates labour migration
NordenBladet — The government proposal on the introduction of a long-term national D visa in Finland promotes labour migration and includes the preparation of a fast track pledge. According to the proposal, the national D visa would first cover specialists,
Read MoreAmendment to the Money Collection Act would allow for voluntary carbon offsetting services
NordenBladet — The aim is to amend the Money Collection Act so that voluntary carbon offsetting services would be excluded from the scope of the Act. In future no money collection licence would be required for voluntary carbon offsetting. The
Read MoreLighter regional restrictions on food and beverage service businesses
NordenBladet — The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Owing to the improved epidemiological situation, the restrictions on opening and licensing hours will be lifted in Kainuu
Read MoreGovernment submits proposal for family leave reform to Parliament
NordenBladet — The aim of the family leave reform is to increase the wellbeing of children and families and to strengthen gender equality and non-discrimination in working life and in the daily lives of families. The measures to achieve this
Read MoreMikko Koivumaa appointed as Director General of Communications at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
NordenBladet — The Government has appointed Mikko Koivumaa as Director General of Communications at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs starting on 18 October 2021. The term of office will be five years. Koivumaa is currently Director of Communications at the
Read MoreHalf of annual product development investments in real estate and construction sector could be covered by introducing electronic signing
NordenBladet — Measures with an impact of more than EUR 100 million are considered significant for the national economy. Nine major operators in the real estate and construction sector advocated for such a measure by organising a joint challenge campaign
Read MoreCounty elections will be held on 23 January 2022
NordenBladet — County elections will be held on Sunday 23 January 2022. The new wellbeing services counties will constitute the electoral districts for the county elections. In these elections, the members and deputy members of county councils will be elected
Read MoreSlow decrease in COVID-19 infections – burden on specialised healthcare remains the same
NordenBladet — The number of new COVID-19 cases has been on a slow decline for the past four weeks. The total number of new cases reported between 6 and 12 September was 3,119. This is about 750 cases fewer than
Read MoreFinland endorses Davos Declaration
NordenBladet — Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen has signed a decision by which Finland endorses the Davos Declaration. The Davos Declaration promotes and advocates interest in high-quality design and construction of built environments, which embrace cultural expressions of
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