Current affairs

Embassy closed on 20 February

Meeri Haataja, an expert in AI ethics, believes that the data economy can flourish only if citizens and consumers can trust that artificial intelligence is used to drive their wellbeing.

Finnish tradition dictates that in mid-February, students in their last year of high school start their study break with a great big party. Meanwhile, the students below them celebrate their new status as the eldest kids in the building by dancing.

The parliamentary elections will be held on Sunday 14 April 2019. Advance voting will be possible in Singapore from 3 to 6 April. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is responsible for the organisation of advance voting abroad.

You can no longer use your driving licence to prove your identity when collecting a new passport or identity card. Only a passport or an ID card can be used for proof of identity.

Embassy closed on February 5.-6.2.2019

Finland ranked first in the Good Country Index published on 23 January. The results of the Index indicate that, relative to its size, Finland contributes more to humanity and burdens the planet less than any other country.

Full of illuminated surprises, the annual Lux Helsinki light festival uses coloured beams to transform some of the city’s best loved buildings and streets in early January. You can see them in our photos without braving the cold.

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.

The Embassy staff wishes you wonderful festive season and a very prosperous and happy New Year! The Embassy of Finland is closed on Dec 24th-26th 2018 & Jan 1st, 2019. In case of emergencies, call the Foreign Ministry's 24/7 service + 358 9 160 55555.