Current affairs

Hel-Lo! Climate Calling podcast will again feature fresh perspectives and solutions on climate issues from both British and Finnish experts. The podcast is part of the climate super autumn, the highlight of which is the COP26 summit in Glasgow held from October 31 until November 12.

In the lead-up to Christmas 2021, Santa and Mrs Claus have confirmed that the distribution of presents will go ahead as planned, and that the delivery route includes all locations around the globe, regardless of the coronavirus situation.

President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö has sent an Independence Day greeting to Finns abroad. You can read the greetings below.

The Embassy of Finland in London is looking for a driver. The contract will comply with UK employment legislation and is for an indefinite period of time starting as agreed. Please apply by 10th December 2021.

Customer service and switchboard of the Embassy of Finland in London will be closed on Wednesday 1st December from 12noon onwards due to staff training, and on Monday 6th December for Finland's Independence Day.

Are you planning to travel abroad? The Foreign Ministry’s Consular Services want to remind travellers of the importance of a passport. This letter gives tips on what to do if you lose your passport during your journey.

The Embassy of Finland will process passport and ID card applications in Edinburgh on Friday 14th January 2022. Passport trip to Newcastle in December 2021 has been cancelled.

Next July, Finland’s Helmarit will face Germany, Spain and Denmark in the group stage of the European Championship finals.

This is the first meeting since the start of the term of the Paris Agreement in 2020. The key aim is to accelerate actions by countries towards stricter emission reductions.