Current affairs

As the wise Snufkin from Moomins taught us, “You must go on a long journey before you can really find out how wonderful home is.” How does living abroad make you re-evaluate your relationship with your native country? We discussed this, among others themes, with Eero Kilpi, president of the Finlandia Foundation New York chapter, who has spent over two decades living in the US.

As the wise Snufkin from Moomins taught us, “You must go on a long journey before you can really find out how wonderful home is.” How does living abroad make you re-evaluate your relationship with your native country? We discussed this, among others themes, with Eero Kilpi, president of the Finlandia Foundation New York chapter, who has spent over two decades living in the US.

In 2019, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, together with other Team Finland organizations and the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, will organize Road Show in Finland. The aim is to strengthen bilateral commercial and economic relations between Finland and the United States by advancing trade, investments and innovation cooperation.

Circular economy can provide answers to numerous global challenges, including climate change, plastic contamination and food security.

The Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will bring the portable passport machine to Seattle, Washington on April 2-3, 2019. The application must be submitted in person and by appointment only.

The parliamentary elections will be held on Sunday 14 April 2019. Advance voting will be possible abroad from 3 to 6 April. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is responsible for the organisation of advance voting abroad. Check out the

Portable passport machine in Portland, Oregon on April 1, 2019.

The Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will bring the portable passport unit to San Francisco, California on March 25-26, 2019. The application must be submitted in person and by appointment only.

The Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will bring the portable passport unit to San Diego, California on March 15, 2019. The application must be submitted in person and by appointment only.

The Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles will bring the portable passport unit to San Francisco, California on March 25-26, 2019. The application must be submitted in person and by appointment only.