Current affairs
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11.11.2026
Finland contributes to the global transition away from fossil fuels
Over 96% of Finland's electricity is generated from non-fossil sources, one of the highest shares in the world. Total fossil fuel consumption has been halved over the past 15 years, decreasing from 47% in 2010 to 26% in 2025.
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29.10.2026
Non-resident Ambassador appointed to Djibouti
At the presidential session on 29 October, the President of the Republic appointed a non-resident Ambassador to Djibouti.
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29.10.2026
Finland supports UN Women initiative to strengthen women’s participation in peace processes
Finland is providing EUR 200,000 to a UN Women initiative aimed at promoting women’s participation in mediation and peace processes. Finland is strongly committed to promoting human rights and gender equality through its foreign policy and has long supported the United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security agenda.
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13.10.2026
Foreign Ministry introduces AI service for processing classified information
Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs has introduced its AI Assistant UMAI to an initial group of pilot users. The service enables the use of artificial intelligence to process information at national security classification level IV in a secure environment. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Government ICT Centre Valtori are acting as pilot organisations in the development of a common secure AI platform for central government.
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1.10.2026
New partnership agreement strengthens cooperation between EU and African, Caribbean and Pacific countries
The Government proposes that Parliament approve the partnership agreement between the European Union and its Member States and the members of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), also known as the Samoa Agreement.
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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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16.6.2026
Weather Station Project in Ethiopia – A great cooperation from 2019
Why the Project Began Our goal was to establish a reliable, modern weather station infrastructure to support researchers, farmers, and local communities with accurate data and forecasting capabilities together with Ethiopian Meteorological Institute, Vaisala, and Finnish Meteorological Institute. Ethiopia’s weather conditions are inherently unpredictable and remarkably diverse, shaped by dramatic variations in altitude, regional climates, and seasonal patterns. In recent years, climate change has added an additional layer of complexity, increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. These shifting conditions have underscored the need for reliable, modern weather monitoring systems—and laid the foundation for our project. First Steps and the Groundbreaking Ceremony
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8.5.2026
New heads of mission appointed to Addis Ababa and Tokyo and roving ambassador to Turkmenistan
At the presidential session on Friday 8 May, the President of the Republic appointed Erik Lundberg to serve as Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in Addis Ababa and Pasi Hellman to serve as Head of Mission at Finland’s Embassy in Tokyo as of 1 September 2026 and Maria Ågren to serve as Roving Ambassador for Turkmenistan as of 1 June 2026.
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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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30.4.2026
The Embassy of Finland in Addis Ababa is closed for Labour day 01.05.
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