Current affairs
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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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24.9.2026
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10.8.2026
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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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23.7.2026
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7.7.2026
Majority of seasonal work visa applications for wild-berry pickers refused
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has received approximately 2,200 seasonal work visa applications this year for the purpose of wild-berry picking in Finland. To date, a majority of the applications have been processed, approximately 1,600 applications in total. The processing has revealed indications of a risk of worker exploitation, as well as shortcomings in employers’ compliance with their statutory obligations. The majority of the applications, approximately 1,400, have been refused.
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15.6.2026
Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ policy on Finland’s Indo-Pacific approach: Prioritising stability and cooperation
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has adopted Finland’s first comprehensive Indo-Pacific policy, responding to the region’s growing economic and geopolitical significance.
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15.6.2026
The Embassy of Finland is closed on Friday 19 June 2026
The Embassy of Finland is closed on Friday 19 June 2026 due to Midsummer Eve. Embassy will resume normal operations on Monday, 22 June 2026. In emergency please call 24/7 service +358 9 160 55555 or send email paivystys.um@gov.fi.
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1.6.2026
Finnish food tech attracts interest in Thailand, creating opportunities in rapidly growing market
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs arranged a trade mission to Thailand for innovative Finnish food sector and food technology companies. The visit opened up new opportunities in this rapidly growing market. The aim of the visit was to explore business opportunities, build networks and enhance understanding of Thailand’s food and innovation ecosystem.
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28.5.2026
The Embassy of Finland will be closed on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 due to a public holiday in Thailand
The Embassy of Finland will be closed on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 due to a public holiday in Thailand, in observance of the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana. Embassy will resume normal operations on Thursday, 4 June 2026.