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Ministerial working group on COVID-19 proposes measures to curb worsening epidemic situation
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7.1.2022 22.54
Nordic Sámi language prize Gollegiella awarded to Ellen Pautamo and Jonar Thomasson
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18.11.2020 14.00
Preparations for launching a programme for preventing bullying - measures to be implemented during this government term
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21.10.2020 16.25
Employees in sectors critical to the functioning of society
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17.3.2020 17.34
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