Current affairs
-
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.
-
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.
-
18.5.2026
Exception in phone service opening hours on May 20
On Wednesday, May 20, our phone service will exceptionally be closed.
-
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.
-
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.
-
29.4.2026
Special opening hours at the Embassy in The Hague in May
The Embassy of Finland in the Hague is closed on 5.5., 14.5. and 25.5. In case of an emergency, please contact the Foreign Ministry consular service at +358 9160 55555, or by email: [email protected]
-
28.4.2026
Crisis Management NOW – Serving peace 70 years and beyond
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and its partners will organise the Crisis Management NOW event focusing on crisis management and peacebuilding on Tuesday 5 May.
-
24.4.2026
New Heads of Mission appointed to Prague and the Hague
At the presidential session on Friday 24 April, the President of the Republic appointed Jouni Laaksonen to serve as Head of Mission at Finland's Embassy in Prague and Mikael Antell to serve as Head of Mission at Finland's Embassy in the Hague, starting on 1 September 2026.
-
17.3.2026
Changes to our consular service appointment system in the Hague from 6 April 2026
The old Slotti appointment system will be discontinued, and the Embassy of Finland in The Hague will introduce the new appointment system of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland for consular services.
-
25.2.2026
President Alexander Stubb and security policy drew global attention to Finland in 2025
Security policy topics, which have dominated international coverage on Finland since 2022, continued as the key theme in 2025. The number of news headlines about Finland was lower than the previous year, but President of the Republic Alexander Stubb assumed a significantly more visible role on the international stage. Country brand surveys indicate that Finland’s brand has become more positive, and awareness of Finland has increased since 2024. However, Finland’s positive image development has not fully kept pace with other countries.