Current affairs

The Turku Capital of Culture programme examines the familiar Nordic periods of darkness from a positive perspective. The programme has identified 876 shades of darkness, challenging the participators to face both culture and darkness with an open mind.

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In his speech at the Annual Meeting of Finnish Heads of Mission Foreign Minister Stubb pondered over the future challenges of foreign and security policy in the midst of global changes. The economic crisis has shaken up world politics, and restructuring will continue and deepen during the 2010s. EU policy has growing importance to Finland, and from the perspectives of Finland and the EU, steering this development – exerting influence outside our own borders – is ever more important.

If you were born today, which country would provide you the best opportunity to live a healthy, safe and mobile life? According to Newsweek magazine, that would be Finland. In its recent study that compared one hundred countries, Finland is ranked as the overall best.

To celebrate the launch of Moomins Cook book by SelfMadeHero, the Embassy of Finland reveals the secrets to the tasty dishes prepared by the wonderful Moominmamma by publishing a Recipe of the Month – until the end of 2010.

President of Finland Tarja Halonen has been appointed co-chair of the UN High-level Panel on Global Sustainability. The Panel has been established by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. President Halonen will act as chair together with President Jacob Zuma of South Africa.

The Embassy is closed on Monday 30.8.2010

We could go on and on about how close Helsinki is to woods, water and wildlife, and how you don’t even have to leave the capital to find greenery and peaceful, relaxing scenery.

When Joelle Reefer moved from London to Finland, he saw a lot of young Finnish talent around him that seemed to go unnoticed by many. Reefer and his colleagues decided it was high time these voices were heard. BigTV was born.

To celebrate the launch of Moomins Cook book in the UK by SelfMadeHero, we reveal a monthly secret to the tasty dishes prepared by the wonderful Moominmamma. In July, why not give your friends an introduction to Finnish cuisine by serving them Moominmamma's special oatmeal biscuits?