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Coronavirus news in Great Britain

In accordance with Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare's recommendation, Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland recommends to avoid all unnecessary travel to the UK to avoid the spread of the new COVID-19 variant to Finland. Restrictions on movement and gatherings remain in place in Great Britain. Restrictions have been tightened in January due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases. Coronavirus guidelines vary depending whether you are in England, Scotland, Wales of Northern Ireland. Please check guidelines prior to travelling to your destination.

14.4.2021 / News
Tove Jansson; A Woman Who Fell In Love With An Island

The Woman Who Fell In Love With An Island; a year-long celebration of Moomin creator Tove Jansson

27.4.2021 / News / Embassy of Finland, London
Seyi Akiwowo

Seyi Akiwowo is the UK recipient of HÄN honour in 2021

15.4.2021 / News / Embassy of Finland, London

Webinars on changes in trade between the EU and the UK

Do you need more information about the new requirements in trade between the EU and the UK? A series of webinars on the new trade formalities, organised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs together with stakeholders in central government and the British Embassy in Finland, will be held in May.

15.4.2021 / News / Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
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Empathy Echo Chamber by Enni-Kukka Tuomala at London Design Biennale

1. – 27.6.2021

The term "echo chamber" has come to exemplify polarisation and isolation in the information age. Finland’s Pavilion challenges this notion, in a moment when we are looking for ways to reconnect with ea...
London | Exhibition |

Esa-Pekka Salonen: the finale I

4.6.2021

The Philharmonia’s first live London concerts for over a year are also Esa-Pekka Salonen’s last as the orchestra’s Principal Conductor.
London | Music

Esa-Pekka Salonen: the finale II

10.6.2021

Esa-Pekka Salonen is joined by revered pianist Mitsuko Uchida in his final concert as Principal Conductor of the Philharmonia.
London | Music

A Woman Who Fell In Love With An Island

18.6. – 23.9.2021

Waltham Forest are hosting year-long celebration of Moomin creator Tove Jansson with exhibition and outdoor trail.
Walthamstow Wetlands | Exhibition |

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