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Petteri Orpo · FinlandTHE GOVERNMENT of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP) announced last week after its framework session that it has earmarked supplementary funding for creative fields. The government outlines in related documents that the supplementary funding is intended to promote research and development in creative fields and the commercialisation of research-based innovations in arts and culture.See the Story
HS: Finnish government shifts focus of culture funding toward commercialisation, innovation
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Finland · FinlandGOVERNMENT DEBT in Finland increased last year in relative terms more than in any other country in the European Union, reveal statistics published on Monday by Eurostat. The Finnish central government owed 210.5 billion euros to creditors at the end of last year, a sum that corresponds with 75.8 per cent of gross domestic product. The debt-to-output ratio increased by 2.3 percentage points from the previous year, more than in any other member st…See the Story
Finland’s relative debt burden grew more than anywhere else in EU in 2023
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Finland · FinlandMINISTER of Social Affairs and Health Kaisa Juuso (PS) expressing her surprise at the cost savings pursued in social care has been met with incredulity by opposition lawmakers in Finland. “Let’s just say that also I was surprised by the 100-million-euro cuts [in social care]. But we’re naturally looking into it, given that it’s been decided, and will move forward,” Juuso stated to Helsingin Sanomat on Thursday.See the Story
Juuso admits savings in social care came as surprise, dismaying opposition
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Petteri Orpo · FinlandAS MANY AS thousands of officials may be laid off due to the cost savings pursued by the government of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo (NCP), reports STT. Juha Majanen, the permanent state secretary at the Ministry of Finance, estimated yesterday in an interview with the news agency that ministries and government agencies may have to resort to lay-offs due to the 200-million-euro saving target imposed on public administration for 2025.See the Story
STT: Thousands of officials could be laid off due to cost savings
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Finland · FinlandImmersing yourself in the world of fishing is like embarking on a lifelong learning journey. It is a craft that requires more than just a basic understanding of how to use a rod and reel. Fishing demands patience, skill, and a close understanding of nature. Whether you are an experienced angler or a beginner looking to improve your fishing skills, learning advanced techniques can significantly enhance your fishing experience.See the Story
Mastering fishing: Fishing techniques: Advanced fishing techniques
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Health · FinlandA recent Entrepreneurial Poll reveals a significant downturn in the financial well-being of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Finland. According to the survey, 19% of SMEs report their financial situation as either poor or very poor, marking the highest level since the question was first posed in May 2022.
The poll, conducted between April 3 and 15, 2024, by Entrepreneur's Verian, collected responses from 1,076 SME representatives.See the Story
Record number of Finnish SMEs report poor financial health
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Finland · FinlandSNOW is forecast to fall next weekend in large parts of Finland, report YLE and Helsingin Sanomat. Juha Tuomala, a meteorologist at the Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI), told Helsingin Sanomat on Thursday that tomorrow morning the snowfall is expected to be heavy particularly in eastern parts of the country, ranging from six to ten centimetres.See the Story
Snow forecast to fall in large parts of Finland
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Petteri OrpoTHE FINNISH GOVERNMENT on Thursday approved a series of amendments to immigration and citizenship laws for presentation to parliament. Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen (PS) stated at a press conference yesterday that the amendments make up the first part of a legislative package designed to introduce more stringent immigration provisions in Finland.See the Story
Finnish government approves tougher immigration provisions
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