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Back to homepageInstructions when you arrive in Finland from Ukraine
NordenBladet — After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, our embassy receives many questions about the situation of fugitives, families and seasonal workers in Ukraine and Finland.The state of war is having a significant impact on the lives of Ukrainians and our
Read MoreEU foreign ministers to meet in Brussels
NordenBladet — Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Brussels on 21 March. One of the main topics on the meeting agenda is Russian aggression against Ukraine. In their joint session, the foreign
Read MoreGovernment agreed on measures to strengthen climate action
NordenBladet — The Government has agreed on measures by which Finland will halve its emissions in the effort sharing sector by 2030 and set the course towards carbon neutrality by 2035. The measures decided in the autumn will be strengthened
Read MoreConsultation event concerning draft decree on rights of access to client data in healthcare and social welfare
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health will hold a consultation event on the draft decree concerning the rights of access to client data in healthcare and social welfare on 4 April 2022 at 9–11. The draft decree
Read MoreFortum applies for an operating licence for LO1 and LO2 plant units until 2050
NordenBladet — On 18 March 2017, Fortum Power and Heat Oy submitted to the Government an application for an operating licence for its nuclear power plant units Loviisa 1 (LO1) and Loviisa 2 (LO2), in accordance with the Nuclear Energy
Read MoreFinnish and German Ministers for European Affairs discuss energy and security situation
NordenBladet — On Thursday 17 March, Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen met with her colleague, German Minister of State for Europe Anna Lührmann, in Berlin. The ministers discussed the impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on Europe, particularly on
Read MoreSpain’s recovery package opens possibilities for business cooperation
NordenBladet — Spain’s recovery and resilience plan focuses on the green and digital transitions, which are also Finland’s priorities. Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari, accompanied by a business delegation, will visit Madrid on 20–23 March to
Read MoreDecree on infrastructure aid helps expand recharging and refuelling network for electric, gas and hydrogen vehicles
NordenBladet — On 17 March 2022, the Government issued a decree on infrastructure support for the use of electricity, biogas and renewable hydrogen in transport between 2022 and 2025. The aim is to promote the use of these alternative fuels
Read MorePrime Minister Marin meets with German Federal Chancellor Scholz in Berlin
NordenBladet — Prime Minister Sanna Marin met with Federal Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz in Berlin on Wednesday 16 March 2022. In their meeting, Prime Minister Marin and Federal Chancellor Scholz discussed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the development of European
Read MoreThe Government prepares new report on changes in the current security environment, led by Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto
NordenBladet — Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a fundamental change has taken place in the security and operating environment of Finland and Europe. The Government has launched the preparation of a report assessing the foreign and security policy environment that
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