Annika Saarikko is the New Finance Minister; Antti Kurvinen Became a Minister of Science and Culture
Antti Kurvinen (the Centre) is the new minister of science and culture.
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Finnish Presidential Couple’s Dog Lennu Has Passed Away; ‘Our Sorrow is Unfathomable’
The presidential family is grieving deeply the passing of their beloved family member.
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Finnish Parliament Approves EU’s Recovery Fund
On Tuesday, Finland approved the European Union’s €750 billion recovery fund, a spending package to fight the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Annika Saarikko is the New Finance Minister; Antti Kurvinen Became a Minister of Science and Culture
Antti Kurvinen (the Centre) is the new minister of science and culture.
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Finland Aims to Be the Safest Country in the World for All People and Population Groups
The objective of the Report on Internal Security that was submitted to the Parliament on Thursday is that Finland will be an even safer country for all people and population groups in the future.
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Finnish Parliament Approves EU’s Recovery Fund
On Tuesday, Finland approved the European Union’s €750 billion recovery fund, a spending package to fight the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Nationwide Coronavirus Restrictions to be Eased
Going forward, coronavirus prevention in Finland will focus on regional restrictions and recommendations.
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Members of Some Religious Communities in Finland Worry About Safety of Their Premises
Concerns related to the security of the facilities of religious communities have emerged internationally in recent years
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Government Agrees on Budget Deal; A Detailed Overview on the Decisions
Here’s a detailed overview on the mid-term policy review that, for example, attempts to strengthen growth.
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Prime Minister Marin: State of Emergency Will End
Marin said that she had already discussed the matter with President Sauli Niinistö, and the government will decide on the matter in its extra plenary session on Tuesday.
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Government Amends Restrictions on Restaurants; Longer Opening Hours Allowed in Several Areas
Here’s a full list of the current restrictions.
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Government Updates Exit Plan From Coronavirus Restrictions; Organizing Larger Summer Events May Be Possible at the End of Summer
Here are the highlights of the press conference related to relaxing the restrictions held by the government on Wednesday morning.
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Finnish Presidential Couple’s Dog Lennu Has Passed Away; ‘Our Sorrow is Unfathomable’
The presidential family is grieving deeply the passing of their beloved family member.
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President Niinistö Has a ‘Long and Pleasant’ Phone Call with U.S. VP Kamala Harris
Vice President Harris conveyed President Biden’s regards to President Niinistö.
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President Niinistö Spoke with the President of Ukraine Zelensky
The presidents discussed possibilities to alleviate the tense situation on the Crimean peninsula and at the border between Russia and Ukraine.
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President Niinistö Has a Long Phone Call With Russian President Putin
President Sauli Niinistö had a long phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday evening.
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Full Transcript: President Sauli Niinistö’s Speech at the Opening of Parliament
In his speech at the opening of Parliament on Wednesday, President Sauli Niinistö shared thoughts on the ongoing pandemic, Russia, the U.S. presidential election, the Arctic, and more.
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President Niinistö Calls Putin
The presidents spoke about the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny and its implications for relations between European countries and Russia.
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VIDEO: President Niinistö Gives an Encouraging Independence Day Greeting to Expatriate Finns
“Despite the fact that physical distances may seem long, I believe that emotional ties to Finland remain strong.”
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GALLERY: Finland Turns 103
Finland’s Independence Day began in exceptional circumstances. In the evening, citizens are urged to join the celebration remotely.
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The Traditional Presidential Independence Day Reception Has Been Canceled; Finns Invited to Celebrate Remotely
Instead of the traditional presidential reception attended by invited guests at the Presidential Palace on December 6, President Sauli Niinistö and Mrs. Jenni Haukio will invite all Finns to celebrate Independence Day remotely.
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Finnish Parliament Approves EU’s Recovery Fund
On Tuesday, Finland approved the European Union’s €750 billion recovery fund, a spending package to fight the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
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MP and Former Prime Minister Juha Sipilä Attacked Near Parliament
Sipilä was returning from a meeting when he was shoved from behind and attacked by fists.
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Coronavirus Infection Confirmed in the Finnish Parliament Building
The source of the infection is being traced.
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Citizens’ Initiative Demanding a Permanent Summer Time Handed Over to the Parliament
“For us, the most important thing is to get more daylight after work and after school.”
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Parliament Holds a Moment of Silence to Commemorate the Victims in Kuopio; Ministry of Interior Recommends Flying the Flag at Half-Mast on Thursday
“The grief is greatest when one cannot never again hold hands with their nearest,” said Tuula Haatainen, the first deputy speaker of the parliament.
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Here Are the Results of Finland’s 2019 Parliamentary Election – Tough Government Negotiations Ahead
After an exciting and speculation-filled night, here are the final results.
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10,000 People Demand Action Against Global Warming in Their March to Parliament Building
About 10,000 people joined the climate march on Saturday afternoon in Helsinki in another attempt to draw attention to global warming.
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Police Detain Eight for Climbing the Pillars of the Parliament – View The Action From Inside the Building
We caught the action from inside of the Parliament Building.
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PICTURES: Hundreds of Students Demand Action Against Climate Change at Parliament Building in Helsinki
Hundreds of upper secondary schoolers call for action. Climate action.
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