Current affairs

This year is the 100th Anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Finland and Greece. To celebrate the Anniversary we introduce some people who have been important for the Finnish-Greek relations. Naturally, the first person is maestro Mikis Theodorakis, Greek musician, who is loved and respected in Finland.

The EU Regulation on simplifying the requirements for presenting public documents will become applicable on 16 February 2019. The Regulation aims to reduce formalities and costs related to the acceptance of documents such as marriage and birth certificates.

Finland is number one in the newest Good Country Index, which seeks to measure “what each country on earth contributes to the good of humanity.” We talk to the index’s creator, Simon Anholt, about what it means to be “goodest.”

A possibility to vote by post will be introduced in the parliamentary elections of spring 2019. This means that eligible voters who reside abroad permanently (expatriate Finns) and eligible voters who reside in Finland but are abroad at the time of the elections may vote by post. Advance voting will be arranged at Finnish diplomatic and consular missions abroad in the same manner as before.

With deep sadness we received the news of our beloved and respected Honorary Consul in Chania, Crete, Ms. Inge-Maj Lassfolk-Tsontos, passing away on Christmas Day.

Getting together with friends and family during the Christmas season is always special, and heavy metal musicians are no exception – even if, on stage, they are bad boys and girls all year long.

Helsinki’s new central library, Oodi, is the place to go if you want to read a book, meet up with your friends, borrow a cello or cut metal with lasers.

ThisisFINLAND proudly presents four short animated videos that celebrate the Finnish Christmas season.

Ms. Inge-Maj Lassfolk-Tsontos has worked for more than ten years as the Honorary Consul of Finland in Chania, Crete. The position is rather an honorary one than a day job. Nevertheless, she has had her hands full, since Chania is quite a popular tourist destination among Finns.