Current affairs
15.9.2021
Travel recommendations to be updated for individual countries
In future, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will update its travel advice for each country individually. In our advice, we will continue to take into account the recommendations with regard to the COVID-19 pandemic, issued by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare, and the general security situation in the country in question.
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26.8.2021
New Honorary Consul of Finland in Thunder Bay: Pasi Pinta is looking forward to building bridges between Finland and Canada
The short-term void in the Finnish honorary consul network in Canada has been filled. Pasi Pinta has taken over the duties in Thunder Bay, Ontario after Eija Peltokangas retired.
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21.7.2021
Finland's pledges and commitments for the candidacy to the UN Human Rights Council
Finland is proud to present its candidacy to a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2022–2024 term. Previously, Finland served as a member of the Human Rights Council for a period of one year starting in 2006, when the Council was newly established.
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20.7.2021
If you travel, be prepared for unexpected changes caused by COVID-19
The prolonged COVID-19 epidemic has led to an exceptional situation for travellers. This summer, borders have gradually started to open up and, thanks to vaccinations, safe and healthy travel is possible to a greater extent. Many Finns are also spending their holidays abroad. However, it is important to remember that the COVID-19 pandemic is still ongoing and that infections are rising again in many holiday destinations popular among Finns. When travelling, it is important to act responsibly and observe guidelines in place to ensure health security.
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17.6.2021
Changes to travel recommendations: exercise special caution when travelling to the EU and the Schengen area
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs recommends exercising special caution when travelling to the EU and Schengen area The Ministry also recommends avoiding unnecessary travel to countries outside the EU and Schengen area, except for countries for which the restrictions on entry have been lifted.
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15.6.2021
21.5.2021
Top panelists at the Women´s Economic Empowerment webinar
On Tuesday 18 May 2021 Embassy of Finland in Ottawa, University of Ottawa and Global Affairs Canada co-organized a webinar “Advancing Women and Girls’ rights: Harnessing Technology and Innovation in Support of the Economic Empowerment of Women in the Wake of the Pandemic”.
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14.5.2021
Finnish tech superstar Milja Köpsi a panelist in Women´s economic empowerment webinar
On Tuesday, May 18 at 9 am EDT Embassy of Finland, Global Affairs Canada and University of Ottawa organize a webinar ”Advancing Women´s and Girls´ Rights: Harnessing Technology and Innovation to Support Women´s Post-Pandemic Economic Empowerment”. One of the great panelists is Milja Köpsi, who received a Nordic Women in Tech Prize last year, on top of having repeatedly been on various Most Influential People in Tech lists.
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10.5.2021
Advance Polls in Canada in Finnish Municipal Elections
The Finnish municipal elections have been re-scheduled and voting will take place in June. Right to vote is based on domicile on record in the Finnish population register. All persons over 18, whose municipality of residence is in Finland are eligible to vote.
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