Tag: Subsidies
Health insurance company concerned by stampede for Novo Nordisk’s new weight loss medicine
Sygeforsikringen Danmark is reconsidering its position on reimbursement to customers who take a prescription for the Novo Nordisk drug Wegovy, an expensive weight loss drug that was launched at the end of last year. In January alone, 16,593 people in Denmark received a prescription for Wegovy – and a great many Sygeforsikringen Danmark customers were […]
Finland can support interest subsidies for thousands of first-time home buyers
The state supports 70 percent of the interest costs of ASP loans that exceed 3.8 percent.
Poll: voters support cutting business subsidies; otherwise, they are distributed to balance the public finances
Among the current government parties, the views of the supporters of the center and the People’s Party were often closer to the NKP than to the views of the government partners.
The mild winter causes fewer applications for electricity subsidies and tax deductions than expected
KELA published the electricity subsidy application form on January 7, 2023. During the first six weeks, only 1,449 households applied for support and only 324 received it. Especially in January, the number of positive decisions was low. “The most common reason for this has been that support has been applied for electricity consumption in 2022. […]
Johan Pehrson (L): Education must combat unemployment
Johan Pehrson is Minister of Labor Markets and Integration and party leader for the Liberals. He is interviewed by Cecilia Strömberg Wallin. Unemployment is predicted to increase as Sweden approaches a recession, at the same time as there is a shortage of labor in industry and healthcare.How many of the unemployed can take the jobs […]
Media support proposals for the negotiation round: The grants aim to support socially important communication and versatile news media
The grants would be awarded through the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom). The first supplementary budget proposal for 2023 includes a total of 7 million euros in reserve for such grants. “Responsible, versatile and independent media is the cornerstone of a democratic society. The media industry has been adapting to technological changes and competition […]
The government approved a supplementary budget of 2 billion euros
The interest payments on the state debt take a billion euros from the additional budget, and other significant items are electricity subsidies for households and increasing healthcare and social services.
APN podcast: Will Finland join NATO without Sweden?
This week’s program asks whether Finland can complete NATO membership without a Nordic neighbor, learns about the government’s energy subsidies and learns more about Finland’s mysterious name committee.
Why it’s important to eat at work – even the odd cake
When England’s Food Standards Agency chief Susan Jebb recently compared eating cake at work to second-hand smoke, office cubicle walls trembled across the country. She told The times: Professor Jebb is right to criticize unstructured eating in the workplace, which can contribute to unhealthy eating. Overconsumption of unhealthy products such as cookies and processed foods […]
The European construction industry sees weaker growth in the future
After two great years, the outlook for European housing construction has turned much darker. Construction activity as a whole will decrease by almost 3 percent in 2023–2024, but will recover slightly in 2025. In the current year, the volume of new construction will decrease by 2 percent as a result of the economic decline caused […]
Cost of attending an international school in Copenhagen on par with private education fees paid by the British in the 1980s
The cheapest international school in Copenhagen costs only 3,665 US dollars per year in fees, according to International Schools Databasewhich puts it on par with the amount typically demanded by a British private school in the early 1980s. Between 1991 and 2016, private school fees in the UK rose by 550 per cent, far outstripping […]
Kuluttajaliitto urges electricity companies to extend payment times
The government is planning, among other things, a reduction in the VAT on electricity and retroactive subsidies, but it is not enough for some households, says the consumer watchdog.
The budget plan for 2023 offers a wide range of subsidies, the deficit will increase to more than 8 billion euros
Finance Minister Annika Saarikko (Cen) warned that Finland could be forced into a recession next year.
Transport Minister proposes continuation of subsidies for electric vehicles as SDP’s emissions proposal comes under fire
The funds allocated to the purchase of electric cars by consumers may run out next month.
Finnish growth companies: Business subsidies should be redirected to research and development
R&D allocations in the state budget have recently increased. Source: Statistics Finland In the opinion of the Finnish Startup community, the goal is worthwhile, although not sufficient. Increasing R&D spending is easier by enabling and promoting the activities of the companies involved. New jobs are created in new growth-oriented companies. Solutions for long-term economic growth […]
The government increases social benefits to solve the cost of living crisis
Social benefits tied to the national pension will increase by 3.5 percent from August, when parliament approves an additional index revision in the spring. The increase in benefits is aimed at improving the purchasing power of low-income households and addressing the cost-of-living crisis caused by inflation. The new tax rate is valid until December and […]
Health care costs continue to rise in municipalities
Finland’s healthcare costs have been rising for years, and there is no end in sight, according to the basic healthcare cost comparison conducted by the Association of Municipalities (AFLRA) in June. The report showed that healthcare costs rose significantly last year compared to 2020, especially in big cities. Costs per inhabitant rose the most in […]
Monday Magazines: Bridges, Congestion, and Budgets
The construction of Helsinki’s crown bridges between Laajasalo and Hakaniemi is attracting attention Helsingin sanomat newspaper readers on Monday. HS has pictures of the first stages of a 1.2-kilometer-long bridge rising from the sea between Korkeasaari Zoo and Laajasalo. Finland’s longest bridge costs the city about 326 million euros. The project was initially controversial, as […]
The cabinet provides fuel subsidies to transportation companies
The Finnish government has proposed temporary fuel subsidies to help transport companies cope with the sharp rise in fuel prices after Russia occupied Ukraine at the end of February. Assuming that it is Parliament’s rubber stamp, the temporary subsidy covers road haulage and passenger transport. State aid covers all types of fuel and electricity, with […]
Ukrainians in Finland face congestion and delays in reception centers
The Finnish reception center system is having difficulty coping with the needs of Ukrainians who have fled the war in their home country. This has been reflected, among other things, in the delay in processing and paying social benefits to Ukrainians who have been granted a temporary protection visa, the Finnish Immigration Service Migri said […]
Human greed leads to chronic soil degradation worldwide, says sharp UN report
The second edition of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), entitled “Global Land Outlook” (GLO), which precedes the UNCCD’s COP15 conference in Africa, sheds light on the way in which land resources – soil, water and biodiversity – are currently poorly managed and misused and how it threatens the health and continued survival […]
Finland seizes the holdings of the Russian oligarch Helsinki Arena
The supervisory authority has confiscated the holdings of the Russian-Finnish oligarch Gennady Tymoshenko in the former Hartwall Arena. Timchenko owns about 22.5 percent of Helsinki’s Pasila multipurpose arenas. He was the first Finnish citizen on the EU sanctions list. His holding in the holding company was about 10 million euros. According to Forbes, Tymoshenko is […]
Hurry to drop Russian gas that harms both homeowners and electric drivers
The electric car company Skilled has confirmed that they will soon raise some of its prices by up to 170 percent, TV2 reported this morning. The purchase price of electricity, Clever explains, has risen from 0.66 kroner per kilowatt hour to 1.78 due to fears that it may rise above 3.00 kroner at the end […]
Peat production in Finland has fallen faster than expected – but may be coming back
High-emission peat may return to Finland’s energy portfolio after a dramatic decline in recent years. The decline in peat production in Finland has been much faster than expected. Many players in the industry drew their own conclusions from the government’s 2020 target of halving the use of peat in ten years. Finland aims to be […]
The center appoints Kurvinen Minister of Agriculture and Honkonen manages the cultural portfolio
The center has appointed the current minister of science and culture Antti Kurvinen new Minister of Agriculture and Forestry. Kurvinen’s party buddy Petri Honkonen to take over the science and culture portfolio, party representatives said at a news conference Thursday morning. Honkonen, a 34-year-old Member of Parliament from Central Finland, has a master’s degree in […]
Not quite Europe’s cheapest childcare, but not far away!
In most of the developing countries, a lifestyle breakdown is a matter of life or death. These are the people who have water, and the people who do not have, the people who have weapons, and the people who do not. Or it is a source of extreme inequality, such as possession of land or […]
Saarikko: The Finnish government will pay 300 million euros to support agriculture
“This package includes fast-acting forms of support that support the solvency of farms,” he said said BTIalso draws attention to the responsibility of food and retailers. “The state is doing its part, but the market is responsible for profitability.” Saarikko said that the ministry’s security of supply working group created as a result of the […]
Minister: Finland has been weaned from its dependence on Russian energy
Finland must work to end its dependence on Russian fossil fuels, Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko (Cen) said Tuesday. The archipelago is leading a special ministerial working group set up to deal with issues caused by the Russian occupation of Ukraine. Finland needs to move closer to renewable energy in order to end its dependence […]
Finland announces a EUR 300 million package to support agri-food production
The government’s ministerial preparedness working group has drawn up a € 300 million support package for the agricultural sector to prevent food supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko said Thursday. Speaking to the press, Saarikko stated that the purpose of the package is to combat the effects […]
Wednesday’s newspapers: NCP receives support, Europe is divided over nuclear energy and support for farmers
The opposition party NCP has maintained its position as Finland’s most popular political party, and support has grown slightly. According to Recent survey by Helsingin Sanomat. About 22.5 percent of respondents would vote for the center-right party, up 0.6 percent from the previous HS poll. Social Democrat support remained stable at 18.9 percent. Support for […]
Homelessness work was intensified by improving housing counseling
The aim of the legislative project is to expand housing counseling and ensure its adequate availability, regardless of the type and location of housing. “Owning a home is a fundamental right that belongs to everyone. Finland has succeeded in reducing the number of homeless people, but the risk of homelessness is still real for larger […]
Judgment in sign language fraud case is expected
Are the four deaf people accused of fraud or not? That is the question that will be answered today. On Thursday afternoon, a verdict is expected in the case of four men who are accused of setting up companies in order to exclusively benefit from subsidies offered for the employment of sign language interpreters. It […]
Lintilä: Finland will survive the winter, even though Russia cuts off gas
Minister of Economic Affairs Mika Lintilä (Cen) said on Monday that Finland will survive this winter, even though energy imports from Russia will be restricted. He spoke before an afternoon meeting of EU energy ministers in Brussels to discuss the implications and countermeasures of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Ministers will discuss the state of preparedness […]
Forecast: The number of rechargeable vehicles will grow faster than expected in Finland
The share of all-electric cars is expected to rise to 17 percent this year and the share of rechargeable hybrids to 23 percent of first registrations. In particular, registrations of all-electric vehicles are expected to increase, accounting for about a third of first registrations in 2025 and almost two-thirds in 2030. The Finnish car fleet […]
The Finnish government announced its latest employment measures
“We have previously made decisions about measures that will increase employment by about 80,000 people.” The Ministry of Finance estimates that the latest set of measures will strengthen public finances by at least EUR 110 million and increase the number of employed by 5,100 people. The government expects to strengthen public finances by about 54 […]
The increase in the birth rate in Finland is not due to Covid alone
Unlike in many other countries, the birth rate in Finland started to rise during the coronavirus pandemic. While there does not appear to be an unequivocal reason for this trend, researchers are now looking for answers to both the effects of the pandemic and changing values and attitudes. Birth rates in Finland fell steadily for […]
A record number of apartments were built in Espoo
The number of building permits issued for housing also remained high. Building permits were issued for 5,737 dwellings in 2021, compared to 6,434 in the previous year. The number of dwellings built exceeded Espoo’s annual housing production target of 3,300 dwellings. “Based on the housing started and the building permits issued, this trend seems to […]
The law on deferment of payments has been approved
The bill of the Minister of Finance on deferring the payment of public fees and extending the deadline for submitting applications for subsidies in connection with the coronavirus epidemic was adopted yesterday around midnight by 47 votes. Þórhildur Sunna Ævarsdóttir, an MP from the Pirate Party, criticized the working methods of the majority in discussions […]
An additional relief for struggling restaurateurs
As reported by RÚV, the Icelandic government promises additional subsidies to companies in the restaurant sector. It is hoped that the measures – which include tax breaks as well as extensions to existing subsidies – will be implemented in the next few days. The announcement comes amid tighter national restrictions as the number of COVID-19 […]
