The Finnish government met yesterday to discuss issues related to border control – especially in connection with the much-discussed flights between Skopje and Turku, the capital of northern Macedonia.
The conversation drew to Wednesday’s early hours, according to Helsingin Sanomat. The conclusions of the discussions will be announced today at 8.00.
Minister of Transport and Communications Timo Harakka (SDP) stated that there are no obstacles to the suspension of flights for more than a week.
“The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom) has the power to suspend flights, provided that it receives a report from the social and health authorities and, possibly, the border authorities, which shows that there is room for improvement. , ”He stated on the steps of the Estate House.
Interior Minister Maria Ohisalo (Greens) told Helsingin Sanomat that the government intends to stick to its decision that it is safe to travel to the EU and Schengen countries, which have reported the last eight new cases of coronavirus per 100,000 inhabitants in the last 14 years. days.
“The situation has deteriorated in many countries, and we will continue accordingly,” he said arriving at the farm room on Tuesday.
Aleksi Teivainen – HT
Source: New Finland
Source: The Nordic Page