Current affairs
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29.10.2026
Finland supports UN Women initiative to strengthen women’s participation in peace processes
Finland is providing EUR 200,000 to a UN Women initiative aimed at promoting women’s participation in mediation and peace processes. Finland is strongly committed to promoting human rights and gender equality through its foreign policy and has long supported the United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security agenda.
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25.10.2026
The Embassy is closed on Monday 26 October 2026.
The Embassy is closed on Monday 26 October 2026.
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13.10.2026
Foreign Ministry introduces AI service for processing classified information
Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs has introduced its AI Assistant UMAI to an initial group of pilot users. The service enables the use of artificial intelligence to process information at national security classification level IV in a secure environment. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Government ICT Centre Valtori are acting as pilot organisations in the development of a common secure AI platform for central government.
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22.9.2026
The Embassy of Finland in The Hague will discontinue the mailing of passports and identity cards as of 25.9.2026
The Embassy wishes to inform customers that, as of 25.9.2026, the Embassy of Finland in The Hague will discontinue the mailing of passports and identity cards to customers.
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12.8.2026
Joint Statement on Notifications of Ballistic Missile Launches
The joint statement on Notifications of Ballistic Missile Launches was released by 41 Governments, and it was delivered at the August 11, 2026, meeting of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
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26.7.2026
Aalto Works inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has decided to inscribe the Aalto Works on the World Heritage List at its 48th session held in Busan, Republic of Korea, from 19 to 29 July 2026. The property comprises 13 modern architectural sites across Finland designed by Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto.
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15.7.2026
Open position: Catering and Housekeeping Supervisor, Embassy of Finland, The Hague
The Embassy of Finland in The Hague is looking for a Catering and Housekeeping Supervisor for the Ambassador's Residence. The position is offered on a fixed-term contract from 1.9.2026 until 31.8.2026, or as agreed.
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18.5.2026
Exception in phone service opening hours on May 20
On Wednesday, May 20, our phone service will exceptionally be closed.
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6.5.2026
Foreign Minister Valtonen to attend foreign ministers’ meeting in Germany
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will attend a meeting convened by German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in Wiesbaden, Germany, on 7 May.
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3.5.2026
World Press Freedom Day highlights importance of freedom of expression for democracy and security
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May. The day reminds us of the importance of free and independent media as the foundation for democracy, the rule of law and an open society. Finland promotes media freedom, which is fundamental to freedom of speech and expression, as part of its foreign and security policy.