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  1. Government proposal to amend the Aliens Act for speedier work-based residence permits now out for comments - Finnish Government

    25.1.2022 | The Government wants to speed up the residence permit processes by reforming Chapter 5 of the Aliens Act. It therefore proposes to shorten the processing time for work-based residence permits to an average of 30 days by the end of the government term. The reform would also increase the use of automation and enable the certification of employers to make the application process easier. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/government-proposal-to-amend-the-aliens-act-for-speedier-work-based-residence-permits-now-out-for-comments

  2. Swedish translation of Finnish integration glossary published – Glossary harmonises the use of integration concepts - Finnish Government

    12.10.2021 | A Swedish translation of the Finnish integration glossary has been published. The glossary on integration harmonises the use of concepts related to integration, equality and discrimination.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/swedish-translation-of-finnish-integration-glossary-published-glossary-harmonises-the-use-of-integration-concepts

  3. Nine-month acceptance period of EU COVID-19 vaccination certificates introduced for travel - Finnish Government

    31.1.2022 | From February 2022 onwards, EU COVID-19 vaccination certificates will be accepted for travel purposes for a period of nine months since the administration of the last dose of the primary vaccination series. As of yet, no acceptance period will apply to certificates issued following the administration of booster doses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/nine-month-acceptance-period-of-eu-covid-19-vaccination-certificates-introduced-for-travel

  4. Recommendation to meet with no more than five persons outside family to be lifted - Finnish Government

    31.1.2022 | At its meeting on 7 January, the Ministerial Working Group on COVID-19 issued a recommendation that people meet with no more than five persons outside their immediate family at a time. In a written procedure on Monday 31 January, the Ministerial Working Group decided to lift this recommendation as of 1 February.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/recommendation-to-meet-with-no-more-than-five-persons-outside-family-to-be-lifted

  5. Need for intensive care due to COVID-19 clearly declining in Finland - Finnish Government

    3.2.2022 | It is particularly important that people aged 60 or over and those belonging to risk groups get a third vaccine dose.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/need-for-intensive-care-due-to-covid-19-clearly-declining-in-finland

  6. Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supports financing for Finnish vaccine development – project to study launch of vaccine production - Finnish Government

    22.6.2021 | On 22 June, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy gave its support for the Finnish Government’s participation in financing domestic vaccine development and production. The Committee justified its support based on innovation and business policy and financial security of supply.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-economic-policy-supports-financing-for-finnish-vaccine-development-project-to-study-launch-of-vaccine-production

  7. Speech by Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen at the local conference of heads of mission in Ireland - Finnish Government

    13.4.2022 | Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished ambassadors,
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/speech-by-minister-for-european-affairs-tytti-tuppurainen-at-the-local-conference-of-heads-of-mission-in-ireland

  8. A passport is an important document for travellers — still, it is often forgotten or lost - Finnish Government

    30.11.2021 | Are you planning to travel abroad? The Foreign Ministry’s Consular Services want to remind travellers of the importance of a passport. This letter gives tips on what to do if you lose your passport during your journey.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/a-passport-is-an-important-document-for-travellers-still-it-is-often-forgotten-or-lost

  9. Financial investments increased Finland’s development cooperation disbursements in 2021 - Finnish Government

    12.4.2022 | On 12 April, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) released preliminary data on development assistance by the EU Member States that are members of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC). Finland’s official development cooperation expenditure in 2021 amounted to EUR 1214 million. Compared to the previous year, the highest increase was reported in development policy investments.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/financial-investments-increased-finland-s-development-cooperation-disbursements-in-2021

  10. Less than half of those aged 80 or over with three vaccinations against COVID-19 have received fourth dose — Particularly older people require hospital care - Finnish Government

    21.4.2022 | The number of COVID-19 patients in specialised and primary healthcare has decreased slightly. Vaccinations continue to provide effective protection against the more serious forms of the disease. A fourth vaccine dose is recommended for people aged 12 or over who have a severely weakened immune system, people aged 80 or over and all older people living in residential care homes.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/less-than-half-of-those-aged-80-or-over-with-three-vaccinations-against-covid-19-have-received-fourth-dose-particularly-older-people-require-hospital-care

  11. Capacity project results to be used to standardise rescue services operations - Finnish Government

    9.2.2022 | The final reports of the “Capacity of and planning criteria for rescue services and civil emergency preparedness” project have been published on the Institutional Repository for the Government (Valto). The objective of the project was to produce a basis for the national planning criteria for rescue services and investigate how well the resources and capacity of rescue services and civil emergency preparedness correspond to the operating environment, risks and customer needs. 
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/capacity-project-results-to-be-used-to-standardise-rescue-services-operations

  12. Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment launches preparations for a report on security of supply - Finnish Government

    2.11.2021 | The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment begins a process for the preparation of a Government report on security of supply. Security of supply and preparedness have become a topic of active public debate following the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic also created a need to build better plans for our security of supply extending across several government terms. The report will support this development work
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/ministry-of-economic-affairs-and-employment-launches-preparations-for-a-report-on-security-of-supply

  13. Sector report: Strong trends support growth of the natural products sector - Finnish Government

    8.12.2021 | The demand for natural products is expected to grow globally. Natural raw materials are expected to generate significant business activities because their economic potential has not yet been fully realised.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/sector-report-strong-trends-support-growth-of-the-natural-products-sector

  14. Rapporteur: Finances, staff skills and international competitiveness of aviation companies must be safeguarded - Finnish Government

    22.3.2021 | Travel restrictions imposed to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic have plagued the aviation industry and Rapporteur Kari Savolainen has been seeking ways of ensuring its future sustainable growth. His initial recommendation is to safeguard the finances of industry enterprises and the skills of their staff, with longer term investment focusing on such areas as cost-effectiveness, sustainability and quality of service.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/rapporteur-finances-staff-skills-and-international-competitiveness-of-aviation-companies-must-be-safeguarded

  15. List of advance polling stations for municipal elections available at Electionsfinland.fi - Finnish Government

    9.4.2021 | Information on the advance polling stations for the 2021 municipal elections to be held in June is now available on the Electionsfinland.fi website of the Ministry of Justice. The website contains the addresses and opening hours of all advance polling stations in Finland and abroad.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410853/list-of-advance-polling-stations-for-municipal-elections-available-at-electionsfinland.fi

  16. Attitudes and cooperation decisive in reaching incident prevention targets - Finnish Government

    30.9.2021 | The final report on the implementation of the action plan for incident prevention for rescue services has now been published. According to the report, closer cooperation between different actors is needed and tools must be developed for qualitative evaluation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/attitudes-and-cooperation-decisive-in-reaching-incident-prevention-targets

  17. Ministerial working group discussed the development of cybersecurity and the preparedness of public administration - Finnish Government

    18.3.2022 | The Government has begun preparations for developing cybersecurity and the preparedness of public administration. The goal is to form a situation picture and assess the necessary development measures in the circumstances caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/ministerial-working-group-discussed-the-development-of-cybersecurity-and-the-preparedness-of-public-administration

  18. Restrictions on opening hours and serving of alcoholic beverages in food and beverage service businesses – use of COVID-19 passport restricted - Finnish Government

    22.12.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. As from 24 December 2021, the use of the COVID-19 passport will be restricted for about three weeks. The restrictions on food and beverage services businesses that are necessary to prevent the spread of the epidemic will be introduced in the region of North Savo, while restrictions will be lifted for the Åland Islands.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/restrictions-on-opening-hours-and-serving-of-alcoholic-beverages-in-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-use-of-covid-19-passport-restricted

  19. Time and location information systems based on satellite navigation systems are increasingly important - Finnish Government

    16.11.2021 | Many jobs and societal functions depend on a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) nowadays. Digital services require time and location information provided by satellites to enable the operations of banking services and power grids, and to help the rescue service find people who are lost and truck drivers locate timber stacks in the forest. A new action programme for developing satellite navigation in Finland was published on 16 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/time-and-location-information-systems-based-on-satellite-navigation-systems-are-increasingly-important

  20. Health security at Finland’s borders: Arrival from low-risk countries permitted without certificate or test - Finnish Government

    22.7.2021 | On 22 July, the Government approved amendments to the decree aimed at preventing the spread of COVID-19 infections to Finland from abroad. People arriving in Finland are required to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 or of recovery from COVID-19 within the past six months. Those who show proof of one of the above will not be subject to other health security obligations upon arrival in Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/health-security-at-finland-s-borders-arrival-from-low-risk-countries-permitted-without-certificate-or-test

  21. Minister Skinnari visits South Korea - Finnish Government

    15.6.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit South Korea on 15–19 June.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-visits-south-korea

  22. Coordination group to deal with migration situation in Finland following Russia’s attack - Finnish Government

    2.3.2022 | The Ministry of the Interior has appointed a cross-sectoral group to coordinate migration to Finland following Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The purpose of the group is to ensure smooth exchange of information between the different parties involved and to maintain a shared situation picture regarding the necessary measures.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/coordination-group-to-deal-with-migration-situation-in-finland-following-russia-s-attack

  23. Labour market forecast: Employment to grow further with more older people at work while unemployment falls - Finnish Government

    25.5.2022 | According to the labour market forecast extending until 2024, employment will improve in Finland. The number of employed people will continue to increase, but the rapid post-pandemic growth in employment is expected to slow down towards the end of 2023.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/labour-market-forecast-employment-to-grow-further-with-more-older-people-at-work-while-unemployment-falls

  24. Report published on improving accessibility information for mobility services - Finnish Government

    7.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a report on improving accessibility information for mobility services on 7 June 2021. Accessibility information refers to information on such questions as how the transport infrastructure and mobility service are suited to the elderly and people with reduced mobility, for example in respect of lifts at transport terminals and low-floor train carriages or buses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/report-published-on-improving-accessibility-information-for-mobility-services-1369566

  25. The Defence Forces Research Programme 2021 develops common understanding, competence and readiness - Finnish Government

    22.1.2021 | The Defence Forces Research Programme 2021 develops common understanding, competence and readiness Ministry of Defence Publication date 22.1.2021 9.12 Type: Press release The Minister of Defence Antti Kaikkonen has authorised the Finnish Defence F...
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/the-defence-forces-research-programme-2021-develops-common-understanding-competence-and-readiness-

  26. Planning of eastern rail link takes off, documents to establish company signed - Finnish Government

    29.3.2022 | A limited company is being established for the planning of the eastern rail link. The documents concerning the establishment of the company, East Railway Ltd, have been signed. The State of Finland owns 51% of the company.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/planning-of-eastern-rail-link-takes-off-documents-to-establish-company-signed

  27. Public Regulated Service of Galileo satellite navigation system to be introduced in Finland in 2024, legislative drafting begins - Finnish Government

    16.9.2021 | The introduction of the Public Regulated Service (PRS) of the European Galileo satellite navigation system is progressing. The Ministry of Transport and Communications will start preparing legislative amendments so that Finland could introduce the service in 2024.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/public-regulated-service-of-galileo-satellite-navigation-system-to-be-introduced-in-finland-in-2024-legislative-drafting-begins

  28. Minister Skinnari visits Denmark to promote cooperation in green transition - Finnish Government

    26.4.2021 | Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari will visit Copenhagen on 26–27 April. The aim of the visit is to promote bilateral commercial and economic cooperation and to discuss other topical trade policy matters. A business delegation representing the wind power sector will participate in the visit virtually.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-skinnari-visits-denmark-to-promote-cooperation-in-green-transition

  29. Finland presents its views to human rights organisations - Finnish Government

    8.9.2021 | Finland will participate in an online Human Rights Pledging Event held by international human rights organisations on Wednesday 8 September. At the event, the countries standing for candidacy for the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) in 2022–2024 will reply to questions posed by the public, organisations and state representatives.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-presents-its-views-to-human-rights-organisations

  30. Finland Cares campaign highlights role of volunteer work in coping with crises - Finnish Government

    16.8.2021 | Finland Cares, a joint campaign of the Prime Minister’s Office and a group of organisations, will kick off on 16 August. The campaign will draw attention to how essential volunteer work is for the welfare state’s safety net and will highlight the contributions of organisations and their volunteers during the prolonged COVID-19 crisis.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finland-cares-campaign-highlights-role-of-volunteer-work-in-coping-with-crises

  31. New Laboratory and Office Facilities in Outokumpu for GTK Mintec, a Developer of Sustainable Mining and Circular Economy Solutions - Finnish Government

    9.9.2021 | The GTK Mintec pilot plant and laboratories in Outokumpu, operated by the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), will get new office and laboratory facilities. This will facilitate the development of sustainable mining and the circular economy to respond to the challenges of climate change, the green transition and digitalisation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/new-laboratory-and-office-facilities-in-outokumpu-for-gtk-mintec-a-developer-of-sustainable-mining-and-circular-economy-solutions

  32. Proposal to expand use of COVID-19 passport requires legal assessment - Finnish Government

    29.10.2021 | The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has received a statement from the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare on expanding the use of the COVID-19 passport. In its statement, the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare proposes, for example, that the COVID-19 passport also be used to ascertain the fitness for work of healthcare and social welfare personnel, i.e. that personnel performing certain care and healthcare duties are vaccinated.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/proposal-to-expand-use-of-covid-19-passport-requires-legal-assessment

  33. Government proposes to continue temporary amendments to Communicable Diseases Act until end of June 2022 - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | The Government proposes that the temporary provisions of the Communicable Diseases Act be extended until the end of June 2022. These temporary provisions have to do with health-secure entry into the country, the Koronavilkku mobile application, restrictions on premises and activities to prevent the spread of infections, and COVID-19 passports, among other matters.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/government-proposes-to-continue-temporary-amendments-to-communicable-diseases-act-until-end-of-june-2022

  34. Competitiveness Council to discuss regulation of digital giants, internet user safety and research, innovation and space issues - Finnish Government

    24.11.2021 | The EU Competitiveness Council meeting in Brussels on 25−26 November will focus on the regulation of activities of the largest digital companies and improvements to safety of users of various online intermediation services. The agenda for space issues includes the financing of companies in the sector and the management of space transport.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/competitiveness-council-to-discuss-regulation-of-digital-giants-internet-user-safety-and-research-innovation-and-space-issues

  35. Cooperation between Finland and Kenya to eliminate gender-based violence - Finnish Government

    25.11.2021 | Finland and Kenya are cooperating to reduce violence against women and girls in Kenya, where gender-based violence has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. With Finland’s support, Kenya also aims to increase the number of women in leadership positions.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/cooperation-between-finland-and-kenya-to-eliminate-gender-based-violence

  36. Research: Finland’s COVID-19 support package internationally small – companies would have needed support for costs in the beginning of the crisis - Finnish Government

    20.4.2021 | COVID-19 support for businesses reduced the likelihood of layoffs. However, allocating aid to sectors most affected by the coronavirus pandemic by means of the support for business development did not produce the desired impact, and companies would have needed support for costs of business sooner.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/research-finland-s-covid-19-support-package-internationally-small-companies-needed-support-when-the-crisis-broke-out

  37. Government grants radio programme licences in supplementary application round - Finnish Government

    23.6.2021 | On 23 June 2021, the Government granted licences for radio broadcasting in analogue terrestrial mass communications network.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/government-grants-radio-programme-licences-in-supplementary-application-round-1413753

  38. International top experts to participate in seminar on funding for RDI activities - Finnish Government

    27.9.2021 | The Parliamentary Working Group on Research, Development and Innovation will hold an open international seminar on Wednesday 29 September. The seminar will explore the latest international developments in public research and development funding. Particular attention will be paid to practices through which public investments can increase the overall amount of RDI activities and encourage the private sector to invest in RDI.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/international-top-experts-to-participate-in-seminar-on-funding-for-rdi-activities

  39. Foreign Ministry at SuomiAreena - Finnish Government

    9.7.2021 | SuomiAreena 2021 will be held in hybrid format on 12–16 July. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will host two events. The theme of discussion on Tuesday 13 July will be the climate leap and the responsibility for climate change mitigation. On Wednesday 14 July, a panel discussion organised in collaboration with the Nordic Council of Ministers will address the current state of Nordic cooperation.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-at-suomiareena

  40. Guarantee of origin certifies that energy purchased is renewable - Finnish Government

    2.12.2021 | The Government has submitted the Act on the guarantee of origin of energy to the President of the Republic for approval. The Act will make it easier for customers to influence the origin of the energy they are buying through a reliable system. With the guarantee of origin, consumers can trust that the energy marketed and sold to them as renewable is in fact produced from renewable energy sources. The Act will enter into force on 3 December 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/guarantee-of-origin-certifies-that-energy-purchased-is-renewable

  41. Nordic food system solutions discussed at summer meeting hosted by Finland - Finnish Government

    24.6.2021 | On Thursday 25 June, Finland hosted a meeting of the Nordic ministers of agriculture. Finland holds the Presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2021. The meeting was held via video conferencing, and it was chaired by Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jari Leppä. The theme of the ministers’ policy discussion was the sustainable Nordic food systems.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410837/nordic-food-system-solutions-discussed-at-summer-meeting-hosted-by-finland

  42. Restrictions applicable in community transmission areas to be introduced in new regions - Finnish Government

    2.12.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Restrictions on food and beverage service businesses in community transmission areas will be introduced in the region of Central Finland and the City of Rovaniemi.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/restrictions-applicable-in-community-transmission-areas-to-be-introduced-in-new-regions

  43. Coordination group for digitalisation leads cooperation with stakeholders to create a digital compass for Finland - Finnish Government

    29.11.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment organised a kick-off for Finland’s digital compass on Friday 26 November 2021. The objective is to formulate a shared national vision and targets for digital transformation and the data economy for 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/coordination-group-for-digitalisation-leads-cooperation-with-stakeholders-to-create-a-digital-compass-for-finland

  44. Transport Market Forum discussed the recovery of the transport sector - Finnish Government

    27.5.2021 | On Wednesday, 26 May, operators in the transport sector discussed the recovery of the sector at Transport Market Forum organised by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. A recording of the event can be found on Youtube.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/transport-market-forum-discussed-the-recovery-of-the-transport-sector-1347088

  45. EU home affairs ministers to discuss situation in Afghanistan - Finnish Government

    30.8.2021 | The Slovenian Presidency of the Council of the EU has called an extraordinary meeting of home affairs ministers on Tuesday 31 August. Finland will be represented by Minister of the Interior Maria Ohisalo. The topics on the agenda will be the migratory and security impacts of the situation in Afghanistan.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-home-affairs-ministers-to-discuss-situation-in-afghanistan

  46. Comments invited on proposals for amendments to the Driving Licence Act - Finnish Government

    6.10.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a legislative proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act. The deadline for comments is 17 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/comments-invited-on-proposals-for-amendments-to-the-driving-licence-act-1531485

  47. Development Policy Committee: Finland still needs to catch up on goals in development policy - Finnish Government

    8.11.2021 | The Government of Prime Minister Sanna Marin has made a good start in implementing the development policy entries in the Government Programme. However, there continues to be room for improvement. At present, the main focus should be on preparing a clear roadmap, extending beyond the current government term, in order to raise development finance to the UN’s recommendation of 0.7% of gross national income (GNI). The recommendation should be achieved by 2030.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/development-policy-committee-finland-still-needs-to-catch-up-on-goals-in-development-policy

  48. Speech by Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen at the local conference of heads of mission in Ireland - Finnish Government

    13.4.2022 | Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished ambassadors,
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/speech-by-minister-for-european-affairs-tytti-tuppurainen-at-the-local-conference-of-heads-of-mission-in-ireland

  49. Time and location information systems based on satellite navigation systems are increasingly important - Finnish Government

    16.11.2021 | Many jobs and societal functions depend on a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) nowadays. Digital services require time and location information provided by satellites to enable the operations of banking services and power grids, and to help the rescue service find people who are lost and truck drivers locate timber stacks in the forest. A new action programme for developing satellite navigation in Finland was published on 16 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/time-and-location-information-systems-based-on-satellite-navigation-systems-are-increasingly-important-1581844

  50. COVID-19 situation remains essentially unchanged - Finnish Government

    10.2.2022 | The need for hospital care due to COVID-19 has stayed at a high but stable level for two weeks now. The burden on intensive care has reduced considerably since mid-January. Getting a third vaccine dose is an important way of preventing the more serious forms of the disease and curbing the burden on hospital care.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/covid-19-situation-remains-essentially-unchanged

  51. IFAD President Gilbert F. Houngbo to visit Finland - Finnish Government

    8.10.2021 | President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development Gilbert F. Houngbo will visit Finland on 12 October, on the invitation of Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ifad-president-gilbert-f.-houngbo-to-visit-finland

  52. Enablers of social welfare services obliged to join Kanta Services — new Act on Electronic Processing of Client Data in Healthcare and Social Welfare enters into force on 1 November 2021 - Finnish Government

    26.8.2021 | The new Act on the Electronic Processing of Client Data in Healthcare and Social Welfare has been adopted. The Act will enter into force on 1 November 2021. The new Act will repeal the current Act on the Electronic Processing of Client Data in Healthcare and Social Welfare. At the same time, the Act on Electronic Prescriptions and certain other Acts will also be amended.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/enablers-of-social-welfare-services-obliged-to-join-kanta-services-new-act-on-electronic-processing-of-client-data-in-healthcare-and-social-welfare-enters-into-force-on-1-november-2021

  53. Restrictions on food and beverage service businesses applicable in community transmission areas to be introduced in Åland - Finnish Government

    5.1.2022 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of restaurants and other food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Restrictions on food and beverage service businesses that are necessary to prevent the spread of the epidemic will be introduced in Åland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/restrictions-on-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-applicable-in-community-transmission-areas-to-be-introduced-in-aland

  54. Minister Tuppurainen and Spanish State Secretary Juan González-Barba Pera discuss regional development of sparsely populated areas - Finnish Government

    14.6.2021 | At their meeting in Oulu, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen and Spanish State Secretary for the European Union Juan González-Barba Pera discussed the special characteristics and development of sparsely populated areas. The programme for the meeting also highlighted the 6G flagship, which focuses on developing wireless network technologies, Oulu’s innovation expertise and the city’s cultural contribution as a future European Capital of Culture.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-tuppurainen-and-spanish-state-secretary-juan-gonzalez-barba-pera-discuss-regional-development-of-sparsely-populated-areas

  55. Comments invited on proposals for amendments to the Driving Licence Act - Finnish Government

    6.10.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications invites comments on a legislative proposal to amend the Driving Licence Act. The deadline for comments is 17 November 2021.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/comments-invited-on-proposals-for-amendments-to-the-driving-licence-act

  56. Europeiska rådet och eurotoppmötet påskyndade den ekonomiska återhämtningen - Statsrådet

    25.6.2021 | Under sin andra mötesdag i Bryssel, på midsommaraftonen den 25 juni, fokuserade EU-ländernas ledare på ekonomiska frågor. På dagordningen stod ekonomiska stimulansåtgärder och fullbordandet av bankunionen.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/sv/-/europeiska-radet-och-eurotoppmotet-paskyndade-den-ekonomiska-aterhamtningen

  57. Restrictions on opening hours of food and beverage service businesses in several regions - Finnish Government

    22.7.2021 | The Government has amended the decree restricting the activities of food and beverage service businesses due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The amended decree will enter into force on 24 July 2021. In line with the decree, restrictions on the opening and licensing hours of food and beverage service businesses will be in force in the following regions where the epidemic is in the acceleration phase: Kymenlaakso, Pirkanmaa, Päijät-Häme, Uusimaa and Southwest Finland.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/restrictions-on-opening-hours-of-food-and-beverage-service-businesses-in-several-regions

  58. Report published on improving accessibility information for mobility services - Finnish Government

    7.6.2021 | The Ministry of Transport and Communications published a report on improving accessibility information for mobility services on 7 June 2021. Accessibility information refers to information on such questions as how the transport infrastructure and mobility service are suited to the elderly and people with reduced mobility, for example in respect of lifts at transport terminals and low-floor train carriages or buses.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/report-published-on-improving-accessibility-information-for-mobility-services

  59. Transport Market Forum discussed the recovery of the transport sector - Finnish Government

    27.5.2021 | On Wednesday, 26 May, operators in the transport sector discussed the recovery of the sector at Transport Market Forum organised by the Ministry of Transport and Communications. A recording of the event can be found on Youtube.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/transport-market-forum-discussed-the-recovery-of-the-transport-sector

  60. Finnish-Russian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation to meet in Helsinki - Finnish Government

    12.10.2021 | The 16th meeting of the Finnish-Russian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation will be held in Helsinki on 14 October 2021. The Commission is co-chaired by Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Ville Skinnari and Russia’s Minister of Industry and Trade Denis Manturov. The meeting will address issues related to business environment in Finland and Russia, potential sectors of cooperation, and current topics of the Commission’s working groups.
    https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-russian-intergovernmental-commission-for-economic-cooperation-to-meet-in-helsinki