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Back to homepageReopening of society brings joy but polarisation of public discussion causes concern – Lockdown Dialogues recount experiences of the COVID-19 pandemic
NordenBladet — Lockdown Dialogues, a series of discussions launched at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, continued on 27 October with people getting together to discuss their experiences during the past 18 months. The discussions revealed that while the reopening
Read MoreUNESCO needed to support human rights and freedom of expression even in times of crisis
NordenBladet — Minister of Education Li Andersson will lead the Finnish delegation to the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris on 10–11 November. In Finland’s keynote speech on Wednesday, the Minister of
Read MoreGovernment reaches agreement on fourth supplementary budget proposal for 2021
NordenBladet — The fourth supplementary budget proposal for 2021 will reduce the central government’s net borrowing requirement for this year by approximately EUR 2.2 billion. The proposal takes into account changes in needs estimates resulting from the economic upturn and
Read MoreNordic countries to strengthen cooperation on security of supply
NordenBladet — The Nordic Prime Ministers have adopted a joint statement on security of supply and preparedness. In the statement, the Nordic countries emphasise the importance of preparedness and cooperation in an unstable and unpredictable operating environment.“Nordic cooperation is a
Read MoreNew members appointed to Finland’s delegation of the Committee of the Regions
NordenBladet — One member and two deputy members of the Finnish delegation to the European Committee of the Regions will change. The Government has nominated new candidates for the remainder of the Committee’s term until January 2025.The Government has appointed
Read MoreRestrictions on entry to be amended from 18 October
NordenBladet — Restrictions on entry will be lifted for residents of the countries and regions on the EU’s green list. In addition, the Vainikkala border crossing point will open to passenger traffic. The Government adopted a decision on the matter
Read MorePrime Minister Kaja Kallas made a political statement in connection with next year’s state budget
NordenBladet — Today, Prime Minister Kaja Kallas made a political statement before the Riigikogu in connection with the submission of the State Budget for 2022 Bill. After the statements of the factions, the sitting continued with the deliberation of the
Read MoreAmendments to clarify the Nationality Act circulated for comments
NordenBladet — On 1 October, the Ministry of the Interior sent out for comments a draft government proposal to amend the Nationality Act. The aim of the amendments is to update and clarify the Act. The intention is not to
Read MoreChanges to 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. Based on the current epidemiological situation, the restrictions on the maximum permitted number of customers and on opening
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
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