Current affairs
Ambassador of Finland in Rome participated in the exchange ceremony of the Heads of State of San Marino
Ambassador Pia Rantala-Engberg participated in the exchange ceremony of the Heads of State of the Republic of San Marino from September 30 to October 1. New Captains Regents are elected every six months by the Grand and General Council, the country's legislative body.
Finland becomes a NATO invitee
The NATO member countries signed the Accession Protocols concerning Finland’s and Sweden’s NATO membership at NATO Headquarters in Brussels on 5 February, making Finland and Sweden invitees of the Alliance. The Accession Protocols must next be ratified in each member country for Finland and Sweden to become members.
Entry restrictions due to COVID-19 to be lifted on 1 July
Restrictions on entry at Finland’s external borders imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be lifted on 1 July 2022. Third-country travellers arriving in Finland will no longer be required to hold vaccination or COVID-19 test certificates, and COVID-19 tests will not be carried out at border crossing points.
Finland at the forefront in promoting school meals: Not only healthy food, but also better educational results and improving gender equality
Finland co-chairs the School Meals Coalition, an initiative officially launched at the United Nations Food Systems Summit in September 2021, together with France.