Persons displaced from Ukraine begin registering municipalities of residence – greater role for municipalities and wellbeing services counties in providing services
2.3.2023 8.31
Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen, Minister of Local Government Sirpa Paatero, Minister of Employment Tuula Haatainen and Minister of Education Li Andersson stress the importance of smooth daily life for people who have fled Ukraine. Those who have secured a municipality of residence will have the same rights, services and duties as permanent residents in Finland.
Proposal for restructuring the education and training in Finland’s rescue services and emergency response centre operations sent out for comments
18.10.2022 14.14
The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft proposal on the levels and system of qualifications and degree programmes in rescue services and emergency response centre operations. The draft proposal contains two alternatives for education and training in rescue services and one for education and training in emergency response centre operations. Comments on the draft will be accepted until 14 November 2022.
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Persons displaced from Ukraine begin registering municipalities of residence – greater role for municipalities and wellbeing services counties in providing services
Press release
2.3.2023 8.31
Proposal for restructuring the education and training in Finland’s rescue services and emergency response centre operations sent out for comments
Press release
18.10.2022 14.14
Ministerial working group on COVID-19 proposes measures to curb worsening epidemic situation
Press release
7.1.2022 22.54
Government decides on new COVID-19 restrictions – vaccinations still the key to controlling the epidemic
Press release
21.12.2021 23.38
Government proposes major support package to alleviate coronavirus harm in children and young adults
Press release
27.5.2021 13.05
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