13.3.10

Seminar to mark the 70th anniversary of the Winter War

The Government will hold a seminar to mark the 70th anniversary of the Winter War on Saturday 13 March, the date the war ended. President of the Republic Tarja Halonen will open the seminar and Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen will present the closing remarks. The event will be broadcast live from the House of the Estates in Helsinki on YLE TV1 starting at 11.00 and can also be viewed at the YLE Areena website.

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Prime Minister

The function of the Prime Minister's Office is to support the duties of the Prime Minister. The Prime Minister directs the work of the Government and coordinates the preparation and consideration of Government business.

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Honorary titles

Prime Minister's Office is responsible for the preparatory work that precedes the awarding of honorary titles. Titles are awarded by the President of the Republic, following recommendations by the Title Board.

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