Current affairs

Always inform the Digital and Population Data Services Agency in Finland if your address changes.

Finnish diplomats from the Centre for Peace Mediation contributed to the Mediation for Peace Certificate Program organised by the the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye in October. The training is part of the extensive mediation cooperation between Finland and Türkiye.

The Finnish futurist and author Perttu Pölönen visited Türkiye in October addressing teaching professionals in Istanbul and students in Ankara.

The Government has decided to close the border crossing points of Kuusamo, Salla and Vartius at the eastern border as of Friday 24 November 2023 at 00.00. All border crossings at the eastern border will be centralised at the border crossing point of Raja-Jooseppi. The Government decided on these new restrictions at an extraordinary session on 22 November 2023. The decision will remain in force until 23 December 2023.

Ambassador Hämäläinen started her work as the Ambassador-designate in September and officially became Finland's Ambassador to Türkiye in November. Ambassador Hämäläinen has already had the opportunity to meet plenty of stakeholders.

The Circular Economy Week of Türkiye featured information sharing by knowledgeable industry stakeholders about how to innovatively advance circular economy.

The Government has decided to close part of Finland's eastern border. The border crossing points of Vaalimaa, Nuijamaa, Imatra and Niirala will be closed starting on 18 November 2023. Submission of applications for international protection at the land border between Finland and Russia will be concentrated at the border crossing points of Vartius and Salla. The Government decided on the matter at an session on Thursday. The decision will remain in force until 18 February 2024.

Advance voting for the Finnish presidential elections on Jan. 28 is possible abroad from Jan. 17 to 20, 2024. The voting dates for the possible second round will be from Jan. 31 to Feb. 3.

Business Finland participated in the 16th Istanbul Apparel Conference from October 12-13. Finland was represented by two innovative companies that provide solutions in sustainable fiber production.