Category: Government
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.
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.
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.
Nationwide Coronavirus Restrictions to be Eased
Going forward, coronavirus prevention in Finland will focus on regional restrictions and recommendations.
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
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.
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.
Government Amends Restrictions on Restaurants; Longer Opening Hours Allowed in Several Areas
Here’s a full list of the current restrictions.
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.
Here’s the Government’s Plan for Lifting Coronavirus Restrictions
The plan gives a detailed overview on how, and in what order, the current restrictions will be eased.
Finland to Raise Cooperation with India to a ‘New Level’
The prime ministers of Finland and India will discuss a wide range of topics related to intensifying economic relations between the countries.
Ministry of Justice: Municipal Elections Postponed Until June
Most party leaders agreed to postpone the elections because of a worsening coronavirus pandemic.
Government and President Declare State of Emergency
In its plenary session on Monday, March 1, the government declared that the country is in a state of emergency as referred to in the Emergency Powers Act.
Government Closes Restaurants for Three Weeks; Suspends Contact Teaching in Upper Grades of Comprehensive School
The Finnish government has decided to impose stricter measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic.
Government’s Supplementary Budget Aims to Further Help Everybody Through the Pandemic
The supplementary budget is aimed to build a bridge to help businesses, municipalities and citizens over the crisis.
Government Adopts Resolution on Local and Regional Recommendations to Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus
In its resolution adopted on October 23, the government outlines national and regional recommendations aiming to support regional measures to curb the spread of the pandemic and help get it under control.
Government Divides New Corona Rules Into Three Phases: Base, Acceleration and Spreading
The government has decided on new regional recommendations based on three categories.
Restrictions on Entry Into Finland to be Tightened Due to the Accelerating Pandemic
The government has adopted a decision on restrictions on entry into the country, which will enter into force on Monday.
In Government’s Budget for 2021 People Come First; A Road Map to the Decisions
We go through the government’s plan for 2021 budget in detail.
Prime Minister Marin Tests Negative for the Coronavirus
Prime Minister will return to her duties normally.
Prime Minister Marin To Work Remotely After Receiving Alert From Koronavilkku App
Prime Minister Sanna Marin will be tested for the coronavirus.
Government Aims to Get People Tested for Coronavirus Within 24 Hours
The governent revealed the updated coronavirus testing strategy on Wednesday evening.
Prime Minister Marin Tests Negative for the Coronavirus; Respiratory Symptoms Continue
“I feel good and the symptoms are mild.”
Travel Restrictions Reinstated on Iceland, Greece, Germany, Norway and Others
The Finnish government has decided to reintroduce travel restrictions on many countries.
Prime Minister Marin Has Mild Respiratory Symptoms; Will Take a Corona Test
“I will take a test for the coronavirus and transfer to remote working,” Prime Minister Sanna Marin said on Twitter on Tuesday morning.
THL and Government Recommend Wearing Face Masks in Public Transport
The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) recommends wearing a face mask in public transport, on the way to a coronavirus test and when one is waiting for the test result while moving outside the home.
Annika Saarikko Appointed as Minister of Science and Culture
On Thursday, President Sauli Niinistö appointed member of Parliament Annika Saarikko as a member of the government and minister of science and culture.