Category: Government
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.
Prime Minister Marin Listed Among 100 Most Influential Women in the World
Prime Minister Sanna Marin joins the BBC 100 Women list with the likes of Jane Fonda.
Foreign Minister Haavisto and President Niinistö to Get a Visitor from Saudi Arabia
Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir will visit Finland on November 9-10.
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.
Prime Minister Marin’s Second Covid-19 Test Comes Back Negative; Ends Quarantine Immediately
According to the prime ministers office, her self-isolation period will end immediately.
Prime Minister Marin’s First Coronavirus Test Comes Back Negative
Prime Minister Marin will continue to self-isolate and will be tested again on Monday.
Government Divides New Corona Rules Into Three Phases: Base, Acceleration and Spreading
The government has decided on new regional recommendations based on three categories.
Prime Minister Marin Leaves EU Council Meeting in Brussels Due to a Possible Exposure to Covid-19
Prime Minister Marin left the European Council meeting in Brussels early because she may have been exposed to the coronavirus in Finland.
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.
Prime Minister Sanna Marin Gets Married
Prime Minister Sanna Marin and her partner, Markus Räikkönen, got married on Saturday, August 1.
Foreign Minister Haavisto Visits Iraq to Express Support for Its Stabilization Efforts
The central purpose of the visit was to establish relations with Iraq’s new government, to express support for Iraq’s stabilization efforts and to exchange views on topical bilateral and regional questions.
Finland to Reinstate Travel Restrictions on Austria, Switzerland and Slovenia
The new restrictions will come into effect on Monday, July 27.
Prime Minister Marin to Begin Her Vacation After a ‘Hard Spring’
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) is going to begin her vacation on Thursday.
Finland Reaches Many Objectives in EU’s Coronavirus Relief Deal
In negotiations on the European Union’s massive spending package to fight the downturn caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Finland reached many of its objectives.
Read the Full Transcript of Prime Minister Marin’s Keynote Speech on Sustainable Development
Here is what Prime Minister Sanna Marin had to say in her keynote address at HLPF.
Prime Minister Marin to Speak at High-Level Meeting on Sustainable Development Tuesday
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) is one of the speakers at the opening session of the United Nations annual High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) on Tuesday.
Finland to Open Borders For Many Countries on July 13
Finland lifts border restrictions for Germany, China, Japan and others, beginning on July 13.