Category: Government
Prime Minister Marin in Her New Year’s Message: We Must Continue Our Efforts to Break Away From Russian Energy
In her New Year’s message, Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) talked about the hurt in Ukraine, the Finnish relations with Russia and, among others, the energy crisis.
Krista Kiuru Returns to Her Post as Minister of Family Affairs and Social Services
President Sauli Niinistö reappointed member of Parliament Krista Kiuru (the SDP) as the minister of family affairs and social services.
Finlands Cuts Russian Tourist Visa Applications to Half Beginning on Thursday
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is limiting the number of visa application appointments available in Russia each day to half of normal.
Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Prime Minister Sanna Marin has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta in Helsinki: We Would Need 1.6 Earths to Maintain Current Way of Life
Professor Sir Partha Dasgupta, an Indian-British economist, traveled to Finland to describe his findings from the Dasgupta Review, a report that has attracted wide international attention.
Prime Minister Marin Met German Chancellor Scholz: ‘Finland is Speaking About the Security Guarantee with Big NATO Countries’
The discussions at the meeting focused on the changed security situation in Europe.
Prime Minister Marin to Visit Berlin to Meet German Chancellor Scholz on Tuesday; Swedish PM Andersson Also to Join the Event
At the invitation of German Federal Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) will attend a meeting at the castle retreat of Schloss Meseberg near Berlin on Tuesday.
Prime Minister of Ireland Micheal Martin to Visit Finland on Friday
Prime Minister Sanna Marin (the SDP) and Prime Minister of Ireland Micheál Martin will meet in Helsinki on Friday. During his visit, Prime Minister Martin will also meet with President Sauli Niinistö.
Restrictions on Restaurants to be Lifted Almost Completely on March 1
The government wants not only to lift the limitations on restaurants but also to see if it’s possible for an employer to access employees’ health records related to the coronavirus.
Ministry Proposes Speeding Up Entry to Finland for Students and Researchers
D visas could be granted to students, researchers, employees of certified employers, managers in companies and family members of the above-mentioned people.
The Government Updates the National Strategy for Covid Testing
The aim is to identify the causes of severe respiratory infections and to prevent the spread of infections particularly among groups of people who have a high risk of developing a more serious form of the disease.
GALLERY – Hundreds Protest Against Corona Restrictions: Great Speeches When the Pols Are Not Speaking
Hundreds gathered in Helsinki to remind the decision-makers that this is the final lockdown.
Government Scraps the Coronavirus Passport for Restaurants and Events; All Restrictions on Restaurants to End on March 1
The government summoned on Wednesday to talk about the current state of coronavirus restrictions and what to do with them in the near future.
Borders Open for Many Countries at the End of January
In contrast, restrictions on external border traffic will continue.
Restrictions on Restaurants and Public Events to Continue Until Mid-February
Restaurants and many other indoor venues are forced to limit their opening hours or to keep their doors shut at least until mid-February.
Government to Support Businesses Affected by the Shutdowns; Total Compensation 200-250 Million Euros
Money will be allocated to businesses in various sectors.
The Government to Limit Use of Indoor Spaces, All Restaurants to Shut Doors at 18:00
It took whole eight hours on Friday for the ministerial coronavirus working group to reach a consensus on new restrictions for the rest of January.
Government Tightens Restrictions Beginning on December 24; Here’s What Was Decided
The government tightens restrictions on restaurants, events, education and borders. The coronavirus passport does not give much freedom.
‘Was it a Joke That You Drank Corona?’ PM Marin Answered Questions Regarding Her All-Nighter After Being Exposed to Covid-19
On Wednesday, Prime Minister Marin answered questions related to last weekend’s night out.
Finland Bans Entry From South Africa and Some Other African Countries
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health believes that the new virus variant B.1.1.529 (Omicron) detected in Africa may pose a significant threat to the health and wellbeing of the population and cause the pandemic situation to deteriorate.
Many Restaurants Forced to Close Doors at 18:00 Without Coronavirus Passport
On Friday, the government approved the decree concerning new restrictions imposed on restaurants that serve alcohol in regions, which are in the community transmission phase.
Government Reintroduces Restrictions on Restaurants in Four New Areas
Here’s how the restrictions on restaurants will continue in many areas.
Government Updates Plan to Mitigate Coronavirus Pandemic
Here are the details of the new plan to curb the spread of the pandemic.
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.