Veikkaus to have new method for offering online lottery tickets
On Thursday 7 September, the Government issued a Decree Amending the Decree on the Running of Veikkaus Oy's Gambling Games. The current decree has been updated to correspond to the amendments made to the Lotteries Act. The amendment will enable Veikkaus to create a new way to run lotteries online.
Government proposes amendments to the Lotteries Act due to a new financing model
The Government proposes amendments to the Lotteries Act to make it compatible with a new model for financing activities with proceeds from gambling. From the beginning of 2024, Veikkaus Oy’s proceeds could be entered in the Budget without earmarking their purpose of use under the Lotteries Act.
Immigration dialogues invite people to discuss immigration
The Ministry of the Interior is launching a series of immigration dialogues. The idea is for various actors across Finland to organise discussions on immigration this autumn. The aim of the discussions is to increase understanding of different perspectives and the changing nature of immigration.
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Finland may provide international rescue service assistance upon the request of another country, the EU or an international organisation.
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Under certain conditions, Finland may assist voluntary return to the home country.
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Violent radicalisation refers to justifying violence based on one's own view of the world, or on ideological grounds.
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Finland has official flag days and national flag days designated in the calendar. The flag may be flown on other days as well.
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