Current affairs
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13.10.2026
Foreign Ministry introduces AI service for processing classified information
Finland’s Ministry for Foreign Affairs has introduced its AI Assistant UMAI to an initial group of pilot users. The service enables the use of artificial intelligence to process information at national security classification level IV in a secure environment. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Government ICT Centre Valtori are acting as pilot organisations in the development of a common secure AI platform for central government.
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2.10.2026
Consulate General of Finland in New York brings the portable passport unit to Lake Worth (FL) in November
Consulate General of Finland in New York brings the portable passport unit to Lake Worth (FL) on November 17-19, 2026. An appointment is mandatory.
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2.10.2026
Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will bring the portable passport and identity card device to Seattle Washington on December 2-3, 2026
Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will bring the portable passport and identity card device to Seattle (WA) on December 2-3, 2026. An appointment for passport renewal is required, and the application must be submitted in person.
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2.10.2026
Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will bring the portable passport and identity card device to Denver Colorado on November 9-10, 2026
Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will bring the portable passport and identity card device to Denver (CO) on November 9-10, 2026. An appointment for passport renewal is required, and the application must be submitted in person.
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23.9.2026
Finland and California strengthen their commercial and economic cooperation
On 23 September 2026, Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and Governor of California Gavin Newsom signed a Memorandum of Understanding between Finland and the State of California to strengthen commercial and economic ties between Finland and California.
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22.9.2026
Foreign Minister Valtonen: Cooperation with Arctic allies strengthens Finland's security
Foreign Ministers from the allied Arctic nations, the Arctic Seven (A7), met in New York on 21 September. Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen represented Finland at the meeting. The A7 comprises Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Canada and the United States. The meeting was convened by the United States.
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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.