Current affairs
9.7.2020
24.6.2020
Government plans to lift restrictions on tourism
The Government plans to lift the internal border control from 13 July for those countries where the incidence of COVID-19 is at a sufficiently low level. Based on the current development of the epidemic, internal border control could be lifted for the following countries: Austria, Croatia, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Switzerland.
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12.6.2020
Everyone has the right to leave Finland; however, non-essential travel should be avoided
Coronavirus and its spread are still a global risk. Starting on 15 June, internal border control and quarantine recommendations will change in respect of certain countries, but it is recommended to avoid non-essential travel to other countries. The changes will apply to travel to Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Although Finland has abandoned internal border controls and quarantine recommendations for certain countries, the country of destination may have its own restrictions on the entry of tourists. Always check the up-to-date entry regulations from the authorities of the country of destination, for example from the country’s nearest mission.
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5.6.2020
Nordic week 2020: Finnish virtual culture picks
Finnish people are characterized by their love and close relationship to nature. It has also been the source of inspiration for artists for centuries. The cold, northern climate and the iconic landscapes of forest and lakes have had an impact on the Finnish artists - not to mention the solitude, culture of silence, black humor and melancholy characteristic of the Finnish mentality. The best way to experience Finnish culture is to become a part of it. This year we are bringing you virtual culture picks – you can enjoy Finnish culture from your own couch!
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4.6.2020
1.6.2020
The Nordic countries’ friendship with Tanzania remains strong in times of trial
Nordic Week celebrates the diversifying relationship between the Nordic countries and Tanzania. Nordic Week 2020 will focus on multilateral cooperation, the environment, human rights, gender equality and private sector development.
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27.5.2020
Foreign Ministry’s repatriation flights have ended
The repatriation flights arranged by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs as a result of the COVID-19 crisis have ended. Altogether 16 flights were carried out, with a total of 3,227 tourists returning to Finland or through Finland to their home country in Europe. Around 2,000 of the passengers on the flights were tourists returning to Finland.
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19.5.2020
7.4.2020
If you are travelling abroad, return to Finland!
Due to the prevailing emergency conditions based on the Emergency Powers Act, the Government has decided to restrict traffic at Finland’s external borders starting on Thursday 19 March at 00.00. Finns travelling abroad are encouraged to return to Finland as soon as possible.
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