Press releases
Finland to promote digitalisation during its 2021 Presidency of Nordic Council of Ministers
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21.1.2021 10.31
New COVID-19 cases still reported in large numbers across Finland — no significant increase in number of infections over Christmas
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21.1.2021 10.00
Minister Kiuru: Manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines should stick to agreed vaccine deliveries
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20.1.2021 16.50
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health reforms guidance of information management in healthcare and social welfare — two new cooperation groups for regional operators
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19.1.2021 12.01
Government and central labour market organisations commit to promoting equality in pay
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18.1.2021 9.00
Finland and five other EU Member States urge Commission to ensure BioNTech/Pfizer vaccine deliveries
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15.1.2021 17.10
Priorities of the Kanta Services in 2021 have been confirmed
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15.1.2021 14.00
Decrease in number of COVID-19 cases — testing recommended for anyone with even mild symptoms
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14.1.2021 10.00
EU health ministers to discuss rollout of COVID-19 vaccinations in EU Member States at videoconference on 13 January
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13.1.2021 10.04
Minister Kiuru calls on EU to take action to ensure delivery of vaccines
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7.1.2021 21.04
Restrictions on entry extended until 9 February
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7.1.2021 14.10
Fewer people were tested for coronavirus during Christmas week – Number of reported cases fell
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30.12.2020 20.07
Koronavilkku mobile app to be made interoperable with EU/EEA apps
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30.12.2020 13.19
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health sent a circular of hybrid strategy to manage the COVID-19 crisis
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29.12.2020 12.24
Growth rate of new COVID-19 cases has slowed down, but the situation remains serious
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23.12.2020 15.46
Ministries review nationwide recommendation to work remotely – grounds for keeping recommendation in force still strong
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23.12.2020 15.10
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health updates the action plan to manage COVID-19
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22.12.2020 15.24
Healthcare and social welfare workers first in line to get authorised COVID-19 vaccines on voluntary basis
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22.12.2020 13.46
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health welcomes contribution to preparation of the Government Report on Equality
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21.12.2020 15.19
Finland strengthens economy of wellbeing approach by joining Wellbeing Economy Governments network
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21.12.2020 11.00
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Government and central labour market organisations commit to promoting equality in pay
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18.1.2021 9.00
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health sent a circular of hybrid strategy to manage the COVID-19 crisis
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29.12.2020 12.24
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health welcomes contribution to preparation of the Government Report on Equality
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21.12.2020 15.19
EU ministers to discuss working conditions in platform economy and gender equality
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3.12.2020 9.30
Combating violence against women on agenda as EU gender equality ministers convene for videoconference
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20.11.2020 11.08
Nordic gender equality ministers discussed advancing the theme of fatherhood and care during Finland’s Presidency
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5.11.2020 16.33
Still time to take part in a survey concerning the Child Strategy — tell us about your thoughts on the position and rights of children
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8.10.2020 16.35
Mothers awarded on Mother’s Day to receive their decorations in 2021
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27.8.2020 11.15
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health in Tampere moves to Technopolis Asemakeskus
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20.8.2020 12.15
Social Security Committee discusses identified social security problems
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5.6.2020 15.34
Finland to receive batch of surgical masks purchased by European Commission
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13.5.2020 13.49
First meeting of the Finnish Social Security Committee on 20 April 2020
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17.4.2020 9.42
Prohibiting public events in Finland: Ministry of Social Affairs and Health sent guidelines to the regional state administrative agencies
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12.3.2020 18.59
Work to promote the economy of wellbeing continues
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4.3.2020 10.37
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health appointed a group to coordinate preparedness for public health emergencies
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25.2.2020 8.57
Current information on Wuhan coronavirus
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29.1.2020 14.29
Finland will join the system for electronic exchange of social security information in the EU/EEA area
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9.12.2019 11.45
Kirsi Varhila starts as the new Permanent Secretary: What will change at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health?
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1.10.2019 12.20
High-Level Conference on Gender Equality Finland wants to integrate gender equality more closely with the EU’s economic policy
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25.9.2019 11.55
Minister Pekonen will visit the main library Metso in Tampere on 27 September
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25.9.2019 10.21