Finland plans rehab measures for eastern areas bordering Russia

HELSINKI, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- Finland's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment on Monday published a development blueprint for the eastern part of the country, which has suffered from the closing of the border with Russia and the end of cross-border cooperation and tourism.

The blueprint lists measures from industrial development to education, improved transport infrastructure and security. It highlights business activity and jobs created through the energy revolution, as well as the development of a sustainable tourism offer to meet international demand.