Statement of Prime Minister Antti Rinne:The forest fire situation in Brazil is extremely serious
Climate issues and cooperation the main topics at the Nordic Prime Ministers’ meeting
The President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy discussed China, Ukraine, European Intervention Initiative, main military exercise of the Defence Forces and Government Report on Defence Policy
Report: Shift to climate-friendly diet requires a systemic change
New Government takes a tour of Finnish libraries
During the summer, the Government of Prime Minister Antti Rinne will take a tour around the country to talk about the Government Programme with the people. Tens of libraries in different parts of the country will serve as venues for these meetings. The aim is to tell about the key objectives of the Government and get feedback on the programme.
Read more about the events and their schedule on website (in Finnish) and on Twitter: #kirjastokiertue.
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International Gender Equality Prize
The International Gender Equality Prize, introduced by the Finnish Government will be awarded for the next time in autumn 2019. The prize amounts to EUR 300,000.
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