Current affairs
17.2.2020
29.1.2020
Updated Visa Code to apply from 2 February 2020
The EU is revising its Visa Code in order to facilitate visa procedures for travellers and to respond more effectively to the challenges posed by illegal migration. Finland will start applying the new Visa Code on 2 February 2020 together with other Schengen countries.
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24.1.2020
Finnterns: Goodbye Leeni!
Leeni left our team some time ago, but before she left, we asked her to sum up her experience Down Under. As our final trainee of 2019, Leeni had the chance to be a part of our flagship event the Finnish Crazy Games and coordinating the Embassy’s involvement in the Girls Run the World initiative. We wish Leeni the best of luck for the future!
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21.1.2020
20.12.2019
18.12.2019
Hometown Secrets: Lappeenranta
The team here at the Embassy hail from all corners of Finland. We thought it was only right they share some of the best-known secrets from the places they call home. In the latest edition of this series, our intern Leeni Varis shares insight about her charming hometown on the shore of Lake Saimaa, Lappeenranta.
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17.12.2019
12.12.2019
Meet Team Finland’s Mark Stafford, the Honorary Consul for Finland in Vanuatu
This series includes a quick questionnaire to help you get to know Team Finland's network of people promoting Finland in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific. In this edition, we introduce Mark Stafford, the Honorary Consul for Finland in Vanuatu.
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2.12.2019
Embassy of Finland grants local women’s organisation an equality award
Finland is presenting special recognition to individuals and groups around the globe who are committed to advancing inclusivity in society. Finland expresses its gratitude for contributions to equality with special recognition – a Hän honour.
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