Current affairs
Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will bring the portable passport unit to Sunnyvale (CA), Palo Alto (CA), and Seattle (WA)
Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will bring the portable passport unit to Sunnyvale (CA) October 23, 2023, Palo Alto (CA) October 24, 2023, and Seattle (WA) November 29 - 30, 2023. An appointment for passport renewal is required, and the application must be submitted in person. Identity card applications are also accepted.
Consulate General of Finland in NY will bring the portable passport unit to Chicago (IL) in October and to Lake Worth (FL) in November 2023
Consulate General of Finland in New York will bring the portable passport unit to Chicago (IL) in October 4-6 and to Lake Worth (FL) in November 6-9, 2023. An appointment for passport renewal is required, and the application must be submitted in person. Identity card applications are also accepted.
Finland and the United States negotiate a defence cooperation agreement
A year ago, Finland and the United States opened negotiations on a new defence cooperation agreement. So far, three rounds of negotiations have been completed. Concluding the negotiations is an objective included in Finland’s new Government Programme. The Finnish Parliament needs to accept the agreement before it can be adopted. The agreement will reinforce Finland's security and promote the fulfilment of NATO membership obligations.
Finland's Filming Boom
Finnish films and TV series are reaching new global audiences and reaping international awards. Productions from near and far are flocking to Finland to benefit from its attractive locations, local talent, and smooth logistics. What is behind Finland’s film production boom?