Current affairs
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31.7.2026
Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will bring the portable passport and identity card device to San Francisco on September 20-21, 2026
Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will bring the portable passport and identity card device to San Francisco (CA) on September 20-21, 2026. An appointment for passport renewal is required, and the application must be submitted in person.
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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.
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15.6.2026
Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ policy on Finland’s Indo-Pacific approach: Prioritising stability and cooperation
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has adopted Finland’s first comprehensive Indo-Pacific policy, responding to the region’s growing economic and geopolitical significance.
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27.5.2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Information for Travelers to the United States
The FIFA World Cup will take place in the United States from June 11 to July 19, 2026. The Embassy of Finland in Washington, D.C. has compiled guidelines and tips to help Finnish travelers during the tournament. Please note that local U.S. authorities are responsible for entry procedures and security.
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3.5.2026
World Press Freedom Day highlights importance of freedom of expression for democracy and security
World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May. The day reminds us of the importance of free and independent media as the foundation for democracy, the rule of law and an open society. Finland promotes media freedom, which is fundamental to freedom of speech and expression, as part of its foreign and security policy.
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28.4.2026
Crisis Management NOW – Serving peace 70 years and beyond
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and its partners will organise the Crisis Management NOW event focusing on crisis management and peacebuilding on Tuesday 5 May.
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28.4.2026
Visit the Embassy of Finland on May 9 for EU Open House
Welcome to Happiness! The Embassy of Finland will open its doors for EU Open House on Saturday, May 9 from 10 am to 4 pm. Join us to discover all things happy and Finnish.
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9.4.2026
Foreign Minister Valtonen to travel to the United States
Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will visit the United States on 9–13 April.
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2.4.2026
Traveling into the EU region is changing in the last quarter of 2026
From October 2026 onwards, citizens of visa-exempt countries will have to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization when traveling to the Schengen Area. EU citizens entering the Schengen Area will need an EU passport.
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24.3.2026