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Back to homepageThe Government supports the Commission’s proposal for a European digital identity
NordenBladet — The Government supports the European Commission’s initiative to create a legislative framework for a European digital identity and a digital identity wallet application. The Commission’s initiative is in line with Finland’s national preparation.On 3 June 2021, the European
Read MoreA new Act on discretionary government grants to develop business operations to enter into force in November
NordenBladet — The Government has issued a decree according to which the Act on Discretionary Government Transfers to Develop Business Operations in 2021–2028 will enter into force on 1 November 2021. The grant programmes under the Act will be used
Read MoreChanges to restrictions on food and beverage service businesses — restrictions to be lifted in Central Finland
NordenBladet — The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Separate restrictions on the number of customers or the opening and licensing hours of food and beverage service
Read MoreGovernment proposal: Temporary right of entrepreneurs to labour market support to continue until end of November
NordenBladet — During the coronavirus pandemic, entrepreneurs have been entitled to labour market support on less stringent conditions than usual. The Government proposes that the right to labour market support would continue under the same conditions until 30 November 2021.At
Read MoreFinland donates COVID-19 vaccines to improve global vaccination coverage
NordenBladet — Finland will participate in the EU cooperation that enables donation of COVID-19 vaccines purchased in advance. During this autumn, about 3.6 million vaccines will be donated to developing countries. The vaccine donations will not slow down the rollout
Read MoreFinland supports value chains in sustainable forestry, mining and circular economy in developing countries
NordenBladet — Finland supports the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) by EUR 3.6 million between 2021 and 2023 to develop value chains in sustainable forestry, mining and circular economy and to create jobs in developing countries. The project also
Read MoreFinland preparing to issue EU COVID-19 vaccination certificates to people vaccinated in other countries
NordenBladet — The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare and the Social Insurance Institution of Finland will start preparing the technical implementation and operating model which will allow Finland to issue the EU
Read MoreFinland presents its views to human rights organisations
NordenBladet — Finland will participate in an online Human Rights Pledging Event held by international human rights organisations on Wednesday 8 September. At the event, the countries standing for candidacy for the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) in 2022–2024
Read MoreFAQ – How to apply for an entry permit from Afghanistan to Finland and how to get consular services in Afghanistan?
NordenBladet — I am a Finnish citizen/ I have a residence permit to Finland. I am in Afghanistan and want to return to Finland. What should I do?Finland’s relief efforts in Afghanistan have ended. The Finnish Embassy in Kabul has
Read MoreGovernment adopts revised hybrid strategy
NordenBladet — In its negotiations on 6 September, the Government decided on measures to open up Finland and lift the restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Government aims to dismantle the nationwide restrictions and comprehensive recommendations when at
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