Helsinki head office closed for May Day 1 May 2023

28.4.2023

Kindly note that Papula-Nevinpat’s Helsinki head office will be closed for May Day Monday 1 May 2023 and will be operational again on Tuesday 2 May.

In case of any urgent new filings to Eurasian countries during this time, you can contact Ms Linda Norrgård on +358 50 348 1950.

News

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