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Back to homepageFinance ministers to discuss Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine and the related economic impact
NordenBladet â Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko will represent Finland in the meeting of EU and euro area finance ministers on 14â15 March.The finance ministers will discuss Russiaâs invasion of Ukraine and the related economic impact. The Economic and Financial Affairs
Read MoreEighty-six applications received for energy investment aid under the Sustainable Growth Programme for Finland
NordenBladet â By the deadline of 4 March 2022, 86 applications were received in the first application round for energy investment aid under Finlandâs Recovery and Resilience Plan. The investment aid is intended for energy solutions of the future that
Read MoreMinister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto to attend Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey
NordenBladet â On 11 March, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto will attend the Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF) in Turkey. During the visit, Foreign Minister Haavisto will also have bilateral discussions on the current security situation.The Minister will meet with
Read MoreFirst calls for applications under the Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021â2027 programme to open in the regions
NordenBladet â The digital service package of the EUâs regional and structural policy funds for the programming period 2021â2027 has been completed. The calls for applications in the programming period will open in stages. Applications for business funding from the
Read MoreThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces a call for proposals for an Institutional Cooperation Instrument project in Tanzania
NordenBladet â The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland opens a call for proposals for an Institutional Cooperation Instrument (ICI) project in Tanzania. The aim of the ICI project is to enhance Tanzaniaâs climate resilience by building up the capacity
Read MoreFinland and Estonia discuss the promotion of cooperation in the transport sector
NordenBladet â On 9 March 2022, representatives of the Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications, Estonian Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications and the cities of Helsinki and Tallinn discussed transport questions between the countries.The cooperation has been agreed upon
Read MorePresident and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss Russiaâs attack on Ukraine and security situation in Europe
NordenBladet â In their meeting on 9 March, the President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed Russiaâs attack on Ukraine and the security situation in Europe. Source: Valtioneuvosto.fi
Read MoreFinland freezes higher education and research cooperation with Russia â Support for Ukrainian students in Finland
NordenBladet â Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen decided on Wednesday 9 March on new policies on Russia with regard to higher education and research and on preparations related to support for Ukraine.The Ministry of Education and Culture recommends
Read MoreFinland responds to Ukraineâs need of humanitarian assistance
NordenBladet â Ukraine is Finlandâs long-term partner country. Due to Russiaâs aggression against Ukraine, Finland grants humanitarian assistance in response to the acute distress and strengthens Ukraineâs sustainability in the midst of the war through development cooperation. People fleeing from
Read MorePrime Ministers of Finland and Sweden stress role of EU as security provider
NordenBladet â Prime Minister Sanna Marin and Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson have written a letter to President of the European Council Charles Michel emphasising the EUâs key role in security policy. The letter draws attention to the heightened role
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