Current affairs
Finland participates in developing interoperability within border and visa policies to detect multiple identities
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ project on interoperability (the UMPIO project) coordinates the data related to internal security, border security and migration management in the EU information systems for security. The project is part of the development of entry systems funded by the EU.
Finland - Türkiye Startup Competition and the winner start-up stories
Embassy of Finland in Ankara, together with Business Finland`s Work in Finland launched for the first time “Finland - Türkiye Startup Competition” with an award ticket to Slush 2023, and entry to pre-accelerator program "Building Tomorrow’s Smart City in Finland Capital Region," organized by Business Helsinki, Business Espoo and City of Vantaa. Through the local partners (Bilkent Cyberpark, Hackquarters, KWORKS, ODTU Teknokent, YTU Yıldız Teknopark) and the jury selections, four Turkish startups were the winners of this competition.
100th anniversary of the signing of The Treaty of Friendship
We are delighted to share with you the joyous news of Türkiye and Finland commemorating the 100th anniversary of the signing of The Treaty of Friendship in 2024. This milestone serves as a great reminder of the profound history that unites our nations, triumphing over the geographical distances that separate us. The collaborative efforts with the Embassy of Türkiye in Helsinki have flourished into a variety of events and projects, nurturing the enduring friendship that connects Türkiye and Finland.
Finnish Presidential Elections 2024: An Anticipated Exercise in Democratic Governance
The Finnish Presidential Elections scheduled for January 28, 2024, mark a pivotal moment in the democratic governance of the country. This event empowers citizens to actively participate in determining the nation's leadership for the next six years.
Happy 30 Years at the Embassy of Finland in Ankara! Our Diligent Colleague, Zafer Güler, Celebrates His 30th year at the Embassy
Zafer Güler, caretaker of the Embassy of Finland in Ankara celebrated his 30th year at the Embassy with a surprise cake. Zafer Güler started working as a part-time gardener on December 3, 1993 in the old building of the Embassy of Finland in Ankara. When the Embassy moved to its current location in 1997, he started working full-time.