Current affairs
7.4.2020
If you are travelling abroad, return to Finland!
Due to the prevailing emergency conditions based on the Emergency Powers Act, the Government has decided to restrict traffic at Finland’s external borders starting on Thursday 19 March at 00.00. Finns travelling abroad are encouraged to return to Finland as soon as possible.
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6.3.2020
Coronavirus advice for travellers: Ministry for Foreign Affairs monitors coronavirus situation
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Finland’s Missions are monitoring the impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic in cooperation with the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL), and they are in constant contact with key actors with regard to the situational picture and any necessary measures.
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29.1.2020
Updated Visa Code to apply from 2 February 2020
The EU is revising its Visa Code in order to facilitate visa procedures for travellers and to respond more effectively to the challenges posed by illegal migration. Finland will start applying the new Visa Code on 2 February 2020 together with other Schengen countries.
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23.1.2020
13.11.2019
1.10.2019
10.6.2019
FCP for alumni starts on 10 June
ThisisFINLAND’s first Foreign Correspondents Programme (FCP) for alumni will bring to Finland ten journalists and media professionals who have participated in the programme in earlier years. The alumni programme will take place from 10 to 15 June. We aim to offer the participants an updated picture of Finland.
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15.3.2019
17.10.2017
Dr. Raed Arafat awarded with the distinction of Commander in the Order of the Lion of Finland
The President of the Republic of Finland Mr. Sauli Niinistö awarded Dr. Raed Arafat with the distinction of Commander in the Order of the Lion of Finland to show the appreciation for his entire activity in the Romanian public sector and for the good cooperation with Finland. On the 16th of October, ambassador of Finland Mrs. Päivi Pohjanheimo organised a reception to congratulate Dr. Raed Arafat and to offer him the decoration on behalf of the President of the Republic of Finland.
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