Current affairs
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29.10.2026
Finland supports UN Women initiative to strengthen women’s participation in peace processes
Finland is providing EUR 200,000 to a UN Women initiative aimed at promoting women’s participation in mediation and peace processes. Finland is strongly committed to promoting human rights and gender equality through its foreign policy and has long supported the United Nations’ Women, Peace and Security agenda.
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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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29.9.2026
Embassy Welcomes Three New Members to the Team
Over the past few months, the Embassy team has grown with the arrival of three new colleagues in a variety of roles.
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29.9.2026
Türkiye–Finland Cooperation Event on Industrial Decarbonisation and Sustainable Water Management
A Finnish-Turkish cooperation event was held in Helsinki on 22–23 September 2026, bringing together companies, researchers and public sector representatives. The focus was on industrial decarbonisation, sustainable water management and new opportunities for joint research and business.
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29.9.2026
Finnvera and Business Finland met Turkish EPC contractors on 21.-23.9.
During the visit on 21.-23.9.2026 Finnvera and Business Finland met with internationally experienced Turkish EPC contractors (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) to discuss EPC+F transactions in Türkiye and in third countries.
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29.9.2026
Embassy Hosts Tove Jansson Exhibition and Animation Screening
As part of the European Heritage Days, the Embassy of Finland hosted a special cultural event at its premises, featuring a Tove Jansson Pop-up Exhibition and a screening of Moomin animations.
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29.9.2026
Finnish Universities Visit Türkiye for A2 International Education Fair
Top universities of Finland will visit Türkiye this autumn to participate in the A2 International Education Fair, highlighting study opportunities in Finland and the inclusive, internationally oriented environment that Finnish universities offer.
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26.8.2026
Vacancy - Advisor, Export Promotion, Istanbul, Türkiye
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12.8.2026
Joint Statement on Notifications of Ballistic Missile Launches
The joint statement on Notifications of Ballistic Missile Launches was released by 41 Governments, and it was delivered at the August 11, 2026, meeting of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.
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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.