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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.

3.6.2021 / News

Perry Le Dain and Meria Heikelä from Business Finland UK awarded Finnish decorations for their services for Finland

Perry Le Dain and Meria Heikelä from Business Finland UK have been awarded Knights of the Order of the White Rose of Finland for their services for Finland. Le Dain received his decoration in 2019 and Heikelä in 2020, but due to the Covid-19 restrictions, the official presentation of the decorations was delayed. Ambassador Markku Keinänen presented the decorations for both of them at the Ambassador's residence in May.

2.6.2021 / News / Embassy of Finland, London

Embassy will be closed on 31st May and 8th June

27.5.2021 / News / Embassy of Finland, London

Advance voting in Great Britain in Finland's municipal elections in 2021

8.5.2021 / News
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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 |

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 |

Dalia Stasevska conducts the BBC Symphony Orchestra

30.7.2021

The BBC Symphony Orchestra and Principal Guest Conductor Dalia Stasevska kick off the 2021 Proms with an Anglo-French Prom featuring a world premiere by Sir James MacMillan.
London | Music |

John Storgårds conducts the BBC Philharmonic

10.8.2021

Programme includes Sibelius and new commission for BBC by Britta Byström.
London | Music |

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