Current affairs
7.1.2019
Postal voting introduced in the Finnish parliamentary elections of spring 2019
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 by Finnish Embassies abroad in the same manner as before.
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2.1.2019
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23.11.2018
The embassy is closed on the afternoons of 7th and 11th December
The Embassy is closed on Friday 7th December and Tuesday 11th December from 12 noon. The Embassy will open again on the next weekday at 9.00 am. as normal. We apologise for any inconvenience. Emergency number for Finnish citizens outside office hours +358 9 160 55555.
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22.11.2018
Finland's housing policy gets attention in Ireland
Increasing homelessness and the lack of housing are constantly in the headlines. In Ireland, Finland is seen as an exemplary country in tackling homelessness through the Housing First programme. The programme is known in Ireland up to the ministerial level.
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15.11.2018
Postal voting 2019
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.
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12.11.2018
Two Finnish companies show the way away from plastic
Cosmetics containers and disposable coffee cups are some of the products for which Finnish companies are offering plastic-free alternatives. They’re responding to the need and ever-growing demand for something that works without creating an environmental burden.
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