Current affairs
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29.9.2026
The Finnish Embassy's phone number +357 22 458 020 is unavailable Mon-Wed from 5th to 7th of October.
Instead, please call +357 22 458 088; the switchboard is open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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22.9.2026
The Inspiring Journey of the Moomins and Pippi in Cyprus
The Embassies of Finland and Sweden in Cyprus organized a joint country branding project in the spring of 2026 to celebrate the 80th anniversaries of the Moomins and Pippi Longstocking. The literature and literacy programme was led by the Ministry of Education and organized in the form of a literature and art competition for primary school students. The competition sparked widespread interest and received 65 applications from 29 primary schools across Cyprus. The success of the project exceeded all expectations and all parties involved were satisfied with its implementation.
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31.8.2026
Updated: The Finnish Embassy's phone number +357 22 458 020 is functional again
Updated 9.9.2026.: The Finnish Embassy's phone number +357 22 458 020 is functional again.
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3.8.2026
European Union recruitment competitions and international career opportunities – Conversations with Finnish EU officials
Finnish civil servants have long been underrepresented within the institutions of the European Union and their numbers continue to decline. We interviewed three Finnish EU officials in Cyprus and asked them how more Finns could be encouraged to pursue careers in the EU and why this matters. Stefan Simosas, Jutta Pomoell-Segurola, and Maria Filippenkova view the lack of detailed information and guidance as the main reason for Finnish underrepresentation. There are many pathways into an EU career beyond passing the large generalist competitions, but Finns may not be aware of all the options. A better understanding of the recruitment process and effective preparation for recruitment competitions would already go a long way.
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26.7.2026
Aalto Works inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
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.
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1.7.2026
Cyprus' EU Presidency has come to an end - Topics of importance to Finland gained momentum
Cyprus held the Presidency of the Council of the European Union from the beginning of January until the end of June. Key topics for Finland on the agenda included security and defense, competitiveness, and the EU’s next multiannual financial framework.
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5.6.2026
Thoughts on peace, Slush and the future of Cyprus from the winner of Finland-supported Startups4Peace programme
In 2025, Finland funded for the last time the Startups4Peace programme that brings the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities closer together. One of the participants and winners of last year’s programme was Pit-to-table, a successful start-up that transforms discarded olive pits into bio-panels. Bicommunality and peacebuilding are at the core of the company’s operations. Olive pits are collected directly from olive mills on both sides of the Green Line. In addition to suppliers, also accountants, photographers and other staff members represent both communities. “Most importantly, it was always going to be mainly Cypriots taking part in our work, from whichever community. In terms of trying to make a difference, that is always at the forefront”, the founders of Pit-to-table explain. We interviewed two co-founders Mustafa Afsaroglu and Buğra Ebeler.
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27.5.2026
Foreign Minister Valtonen to participate in informal meeting of EU foreign ministers
The informal meeting of EU Foreign Affairs Ministers (Gymnich) will take place in Limassol, Cyprus, on 27–28 May.
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3.5.2026
World Press Freedom Day highlights importance of freedom of expression for democracy and security
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May. The day reminds us of the importance of free and independent media as the foundation for democracy, the rule of law and an open society. Finland promotes media freedom, which is fundamental to freedom of speech and expression, as part of its foreign and security policy.
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28.4.2026
Crisis Management NOW – Serving peace 70 years and beyond
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and its partners will organise the Crisis Management NOW event focusing on crisis management and peacebuilding on Tuesday 5 May.