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    <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 14:32:59 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>World Press Freedom Day highlights importance of freedom of expression for democracy and security</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry for Foreign Affairs</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-05-03T09:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Government decides on General Government Fiscal Plan for 2027–2030</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/government-decides-on-general-government-fiscal-plan-for-2027-2030</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Finance</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-30T12:07:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>European Countries Support the Santa Marta First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/european-countries-support-the-santa-marta-first-conference-on-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of the Environment</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-30T11:50:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Government proposes to tackle income difficulties of international students</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-30T11:36:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Rising energy prices slow economic growth</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:22:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Finance</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-30T08:22:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Maria Paaso appointed as Special Adviser to Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Tavio</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry for Foreign Affairs</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-30T07:56:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Public consultation: National implementation of EU Regulations on non-road mobile machinery and vehicle emission limits</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/public-consultation-national-implementation-of-eu-regulations-on-non-road-mobile-machinery-and-vehicle-emission-limits</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Transport and Communications</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-29T09:28:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland at European Political Community Summit in Yerevan</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Government Communications Department</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-29T09:21:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs discusses European Political Community Summit</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Government Communications Department</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-29T08:26:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Provisions on income thresholds for family reunification to be issued by government decree</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of the Interior</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-29T08:12:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss situations in Ukraine and the Strait of Hormuz and NATO’s presence in Finland</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-situations-in-ukraine-and-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-nato-s-presence-in-finland</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Government Communications Department</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-29T06:14:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen to meet Estonian Minister of Defence Hanno Pevkur</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Defence</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-29T05:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Government to hire 500 young people for fixed-term positions</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Government Communications Department</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-28T11:28:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Crisis Management NOW – Serving peace 70 years and beyond</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:25:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry for Foreign Affairs</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-28T11:25:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Minister Rantanen: The Government will strengthen drone defence</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:18:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of the Interior</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-28T09:18:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Regulation on corporate subscribers to be reviewed for relevance and appropriateness</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Transport and Communications</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-28T08:40:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen to visit Stockholm</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Defence</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-28T07:05:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend NB8 foreign ministers’ meeting in Estonia</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry for Foreign Affairs</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-28T06:59:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Minister of Employment Marttinen to attend OECD Skills Summit in Türkiye</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-27T06:54:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Minister Tavio to lead trade mission to Australia and New Zealand</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry for Foreign Affairs</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-27T05:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Minister Sari Multala attends 40th anniversary commemoration of Chornobyl nuclear accident in Ukraine</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410877/minister-sari-multala-attends-40th-anniversary-commemoration-of-chornobyl-nuclear-accident-in-ukraine</link>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 17:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-26T17:17:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>S&amp;P Global Ratings revises Finland’s credit rating outlook to negative</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/s-p-global-ratings-revises-finland-s-credit-rating-outlook-to-negative</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:32:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Finance</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-24T20:32:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>EU leaders pleased to move forward with loan package already pledged to Ukraine</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:26:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Government Communications Department</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-24T14:26:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>New Heads of Mission appointed to Prague and the Hague</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:36:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry for Foreign Affairs</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-24T08:36:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>International Maritime Organization to continue negotiating measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from ships</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Transport and Communications</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-24T07:29:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Minister Adlercreutz to visit Brunei to attend ASEAN–EU foreign ministers’ meeting</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry for Foreign Affairs</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-24T07:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Minister Puisto to attend High-Level Eastern Border Conference in Vilnius</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-24T05:15:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Government submits to Parliament proposal to facilitate operations of international military headquarters in Finland</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 05:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Defence</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-24T05:12:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>EU tightens sanctions with a significant 20th sanctions package</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry for Foreign Affairs</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-23T18:46:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Government agrees on significant transport investments with a focus on eastern Finland and military mobility</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Transport and Communications</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-23T12:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Government submits proposal to Parliament on amending Nuclear Energy Act and Criminal Code</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Defence</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-23T10:59:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Government decides to apply for additional funding for detecting and countering drones</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of the Interior</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-23T10:56:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Unauthorised possession of jammers to become a criminal offence</title>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Transport and Communications</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-23T10:41:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Janne Känkänen appointed Director General of National Emergency Supply Agency</title>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-23T10:38:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Government submits proposal to Parliament on integration services reform</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-23T10:31:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>EU recognises Finland for expert work supporting institutional building</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry for Foreign Affairs</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-23T09:27:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Evaluation of National World Heritage Strategy: successful implementation, impact needs to grow</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/evaluation-of-national-world-heritage-strategy-successful-implementation-impact-needs-to-grow</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:06:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Orpo Government: Uncertain times call for measures to build confidence and boost growth</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/orpo-government-uncertain-times-call-for-measures-to-build-confidence-and-boost-growth-1</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:14:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Finance</dc:creator>
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      <title>Finland updates country brand strategy to enhance global standing</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:44:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry for Foreign Affairs</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-22T13:44:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Prime Minister Orpo to represent Finland at informal European Council</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland-at-informal-european-council</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:51:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Government Communications Department</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-22T11:51:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses informal European Council in Cyprus</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/ministerial-committee-on-european-union-affairs-discusses-informal-european-council-in-cyprus</guid>
      <dc:creator>Government Communications Department</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-22T07:50:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>International Maritime Organization approves first international guidelines on ship registration to deter misuse of flags</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Transport and Communications</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-22T07:08:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Summary of comments on the legislative proposal for a location survey service</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/summary-of-comments-on-the-legislative-proposal-for-a-location-survey-service</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-04-21T07:58:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Legislative project launched to enable scratch cards to be given as gifts </title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of the Interior</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-21T07:08:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Estonia and Finland deepen cooperation on AI transformation</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/estonia-and-finland-deepen-cooperation-on-ai-transformation</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/estonia-and-finland-deepen-cooperation-on-ai-transformation</guid>
      <dc:creator>Government Communications Department</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-20T16:29:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>EU Foreign Affairs Council to discuss Russia’s war of aggression, the Middle East, the South Caucasus and Sudan</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-foreign-affairs-council-to-discuss-russia-s-war-of-aggression-the-middle-east-the-south-caucasus-and-sudan</link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry for Foreign Affairs</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-20T12:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Government points out that housing policy falls within national competence</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/government-points-out-that-housing-policy-falls-within-national-competence</link>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of the Environment</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-20T10:24:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Equality mainstreaming increases inclusion and promotes non-discrimination </title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Transport and Communications</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-20T09:57:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Russian citizens are recommended to apply for visa with biometric passport starting from May</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry for Foreign Affairs</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-20T07:43:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discuss current situation in Ukraine, Finland’s participation in international crisis management and the situation in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/president-and-ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discuss-current-situation-in-ukraine-finland-s-participation-in-international-crisis-management-and-the-situation-in-iran-and-the-strait-of-hormuz</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:43:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Government Communications Department</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-17T09:43:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>New heads of mission appointed to Warsaw and Oslo</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry for Foreign Affairs</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-17T09:00:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Total of 5,000 patients evacuated from Ukraine to EU countries</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/total-of-5-000-patients-evacuated-from-ukraine-to-eu-countries</link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:date>2026-04-17T08:19:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Ministry of Finance begins legislative drafting of tourist tax</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Finance</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-17T07:30:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Finland to participate in Pax Silica initiative</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:24:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T17:24:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Government proposal: Applying Norwegian model for child home care allowance to help promote gender equality and integration</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/x</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Social Affairs and Health</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T11:58:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>European Coalition for Civil Preparedness and Resilience met in Helsinki: Russia is the most serious security threat to Europe</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:17:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of the Interior</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T11:17:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Government report on changes in the foreign and security policy environment submitted to Parliament</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:16:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry for Foreign Affairs</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T11:16:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Reading digital mail from public authorities will be more flexible in future</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:08:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Finance</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T11:08:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Government proposes to introduce citizenship test</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of the Interior</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T10:50:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>New Board of Directors has been appointed for Geological Survey of Finland</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:49:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T10:49:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Government proposal implementing EU Pact on Migration and Asylum submitted to Parliament</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:48:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposal-implementing-eu-pact-on-migration-and-asylum-submitted-to-parliament</guid>
      <dc:creator>Ministry of the Interior</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T10:48:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Government proposes faster enforcement of deportation decisions and introduction of entry ban to be imposed in advance</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposes-faster-enforcement-of-deportation-decisions-and-introduction-of-entry-ban-to-be-imposed-in-advance</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:46:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of the Interior</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T10:46:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Information exchange to improve in police cooperation between EU countries</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of the Interior</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T10:40:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Finland seeks EU funding for subsea cable repair capacity</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Transport and Communications</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T10:30:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Amendments to the Convention on Road Signs and Signals to be approved</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:29:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Transport and Communications</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T10:29:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>WEF invites Minister of Employment Marttinen to Young Global Leaders network</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:28:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T08:28:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>European Coalition for Civil Preparedness and Resilience to meet in Helsinki: Russia is the most serious security threat to Europe</title>
      <link>https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/european-coalition-for-civil-preparedness-and-resilience-to-meet-in-helsinki-russia-is-the-most-serious-security-threat-to-europe</link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:59:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/european-coalition-for-civil-preparedness-and-resilience-to-meet-in-helsinki-russia-is-the-most-serious-security-threat-to-europe</guid>
      <dc:creator>Ministry of the Interior</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T05:59:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Finland to limit participation in Venice Biennale due to participation by Russia</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:27:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/finland-to-limit-participation-in-venice-biennale-due-to-participation-by-russia</guid>
      <dc:creator>Ministry of Education and Culture</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-16T05:27:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Foreign Ministry sends out for comments draft government proposal to amend Passport Act and Identity Card Act</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:40:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-sends-out-for-comments-draft-government-proposal-to-amend-passport-act-and-identity-card-act</guid>
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      <title>Finland’s Minister of Defence Häkkänen to attend meeting of Ukraine Defence Contact Group</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid isPermaLink="false">https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/finland-s-minister-of-defence-hakkanen-to-attend-meeting-of-ukraine-defence-contact-group</guid>
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      <dc:date>2026-04-15T12:03:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Minister for European Affairs Strand to visit Berlin</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:10:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Government Communications Department</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-15T09:10:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Consultation begins on EIA report of Kuopion Energia’s SMR project</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:21:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator>Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment</dc:creator>
      <dc:date>2026-04-15T07:21:00Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Finland and Canada to deepen their cooperation in Arctic maritime industry and technology</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Draft government proposal to update civilian intelligence legislation sent out for comments</title>
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      <title>Finland continues to show strong support for Ukraine at international meetings in Washington DC</title>
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      <title>Prime Minister Orpo: Finnish expertise is recognised and valued in the EU</title>
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      <title>Call-up system to be extended to whole age group – three municipalities to pilot information days in autumn</title>
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      <title>Foreign Minister Valtonen to visit Canada</title>
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      <title>Carbon handprint of Finnish exports grew to 22 million tonnes – Minister Multala: “Finland is reducing emissions fast and taking clean solutions to the world”</title>
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      <title>Minister of the Interior Rantanen on visit to Türkiye</title>
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      <title>2025 saw historic decline in international development finance</title>
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      <title>UNEP Executive Director visits Helsinki to discuss ways to strengthen UN work on environment with Nordic countries</title>
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      <title>Foreign Minister Valtonen to travel to the United States</title>
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      <title>Finland Procures More 155 mm K9 Self-Propelled Howitzers from the Republic of Korea</title>
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      <title>Government proposes measures to prevent benefit fraud and incorrect payments</title>
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      <title>Eight companies apply for investment aid for biogenic carbon dioxide capture projects</title>
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      <title>Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy agrees on applying for additional funding for detecting and countering drones</title>
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      <title>Government seeks cost savings by centralising financial administration functions under Palkeet</title>
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      <title>EUR 44 million in EU funding to improve border management, internal security and migration management</title>
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      <title>Ministers Ranne and Puisto hosted discussion on competitiveness and security of ports</title>
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      <title>Value of state holdings reached EUR 38 billion in 2025</title>
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      <title>Objectives of Climate Act evaluated: Finland’s objectives are in line with international agreements and EU obligations</title>
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      <title>Minister Tavio to lead trade mission to South Korea</title>
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      <title>Finnish authorities repatriate minor from Iraq</title>
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      <title>Draft amendments to Private Roads Act sent out for consultation</title>
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      <title>Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot to visit Helsinki</title>
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      <title>Laura Quist appointed to serve as Diplomatic Adviser to Prime Minister Orpo</title>
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      <title>Government supports modernising EU rules on connectivity</title>
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      <title>Germany joins For Forest Group+ of forested EU countries as its eighth member</title>
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