Foreign Ministry's press releases

Those travelling to northwest Russia are advised to remain alert because of the forest fire situation. However, according to the Russian authorities the situation has become easier, although the air quality is still keeping poor owing to the heavy smoke that continues to billow from extinguished fires. The smoke is now affecting considerably even St. Petersburg.

The extent and speed of the return of Lebanese have come as a surprise to all actors, and constitute a great challenge for aid organisations as they strive to meet changing demands, says Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Paula Lehtomäki after visiting Lebanon.