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President Niinistö Tests Negative for the Coronavirus: ‘I Will Return to My Normal Schedule’

Posted by Editorial Team | Oct 18, 2021 | President

President Niinistö Tests Negative for the Coronavirus: ‘I Will Return to My Normal Schedule’

Finland Brings Nearly Half of its Evacuees to Safety from Kabul; Operation Continues

In total, there are about 240 people to be evacuated to Finland.

The Finnish President Sends Troops to Kabul Airport to Support Evacuation Operation

On Friday, President Sauli Niinistö decided to send a Defence Forces unit to Kabul International Airport to safeguard the evacuation operation of the Finnish relief team.

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.