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Finland and Ukraine strengthen environmental and energy cooperation as part of sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine
The conference was held in hybrid form and opened by Prime Minister of Finland Petteri Orpo and Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal. The conference was co-chaired by Minister of Climate and the ...
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Minister Tavio to visit Vietnam and the Philippines to promote exports
Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will make an export promotion visit to Vietnam and the Philippines on 21–25 October, accompanied by a business delegation. The visit to Vietnam ...
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Police control operation of persons driving while intoxicated in July has improved traffic safety
The statistics show positive development. The number of victims of accidents caused by persons driving while intoxicated has decreased by one third. How has this been achieved? The police have held ...
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Ministerial Committee on European Union Affairs discusses upcoming European Council meeting and Gulf Cooperation Council summit
In its meeting on Wednesday 16 October, the Ministerial Committee on EU Affairs outlined Finland’s positions for the October European Council on 17–18 October and the first-ever EU-Gulf Cooperation ...
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Government proposes amendments to Seasonal Workers Act to improve status of foreign berry pickers
The amendments aim to safeguard a sufficient level of income for foreign pickers and improve monitoring to ensure the rights of pickers are realised. The wild berry sector will be brought into line ...
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UN treaty bodies issue three views concerning granting of mineral exploration permits and reservations on traditional Sami territory
On 10 October 2024, the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) and the Committee on the Rights of the Child published three views concerning Finland in response to ...
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Going for a cruise this autumn? Check the import restrictions before you travel
Those intending to travel over the autumn break should keep in mind that although Sweden and Estonia are part of the European Union, there are restrictions on bringing back alcohol, tobacco and ...
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Research and Innovation Council launches process to identify strategic choices for RDI policy and activities
The Research and Innovation Council will launch a two-stage inclusive and open process to identify strategic choices this autumn. Under the multiannual plan for the use of central government R&D ...
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Anne Meskanen appointed as Deputy Head of Mission of European Union Advisory Mission in Iraq
Founded in 2017, the European Union Advisory Mission Mission in support of Security Sector Reform in Iraq supports security sector reform in Iraq. The mission is mandated to provide advice and ...
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Opening statement by Minister Haavisto at the Universal Periodic Review of Finland at the UN Human Rights Council
Mr. Vice-President, Distinguished Delegates, I am honoured to have this important dialogue on Finland’s human rights situation with you. We appreciate this opportunity to discuss human rights, rule of ...
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An overview of migration to the EU and Finland 1/2023
Summary: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues. As a result of the war, around four million Ukrainians have applied for temporary protection in the Member States of the European Union. Other ...