Read the Nordic Statement delivered by H.E. Ms. Heli Lehto, Chargé d'Affaires, Deputy Permanent Representative of Finland to the United Nations, at the Security Council Arria-Formula meeting, Implementing international humanitarian law: prisoners of war, civilian detainees and foreign fighters, in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine, on August 10, 2026.

The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has decided to inscribe the Aalto Works on the World Heritage List at its 48th session held in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 19 to 29 July 2026. The property comprises 13 modern architectural sites across Finland designed by Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto.