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Back to homepageAkseli Koskela appointed as State Secretary to Minister of the Interior Ohisalo
NordenBladet — Akseli Koskela, Master of Social Sciences, was appointed as State Secretary to Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo on 12 August 2021. The position was earlier held by Olli-Poika Parviainen who will take up the duties of the
Read MoreFourth application round for business cost support begins on 17 August
NordenBladet — Companies will be able to apply for cost support for the March–May period starting on 17 August 2021. Companies in all sectors may apply for support. Companies in the sectors most affected by the coronavirus pandemic may submit
Read MoreNumber of COVID-19 cases continues to increase— nearly 9,900 people placed in quarantine
NordenBladet — The number of new COVID-19 cases has increased slightly compared to the previous week. The total number of new cases reported between 2 and 8 August was 5,017, whereas a week before the number of new cases was
Read MoreMinistry for Foreign Affairs and Europe Forum Turku will intensify cooperation
NordenBladet — The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Europe Forum Turku have agreed on a partnership in which the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will support the annual Europe Forum over the period of 2021-2023. The joint aim of the partners
Read MoreMinistry for Foreign Affairs and Turku European Forum will intensify cooperation
NordenBladet — The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Turku European Forum have agreed on a partnership in which the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will support the annual European Forum over the period of 2021-2023. The joint aim of the partners
Read MoreStepping up efforts to resolve the global learning crisis, exacerbated by COVID-19
NordenBladet — The COVID-19 pandemic has reversed progress in the global education goals by two decades. The crisis has dropped many children out of school and deteriorated the quality of education. Finnish development cooperation in the education sector tackles the
Read MoreFinland: Changes to restrictions on entry at external borders
NordenBladet — Changes are being made to the restrictions on external border traffic based on COVID-19 incidence rates, as the epidemic continues to spread vigorously in many parts of the world. The Government adopted a decision on the matter on
Read MoreHealth security at Finland’s borders: List of low-risk countries as of 9 August
NordenBladet — The Government has approved an amendment to the decree allowing entry into Finland without the health security measures laid down in the Communicable Diseases Act. The amendment to the decree will enter into force on 9 August 2021.
Read MoreFinland: New regional restrictions on food and beverage service businesses – Three regions and Greater Helsinki area move to COVID-19 community transmission phase
NordenBladet — The Government has amended the decree that restricts the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The regions of Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa, Kymenlaakso and the cities of the Greater Helsinki area are moving
Read MoreFinland: COVID-19 vaccine to be offered to all 12–15-year-olds in Finland
NordenBladet — COVID-19 vaccines will now be offered to all children and young people aged 12–15. The Government amended the decree on voluntary COVID-19 vaccinations accordingly on Thursday 5 August, and the amendments will enter into force on 9 August
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