Current affairs
7.4.2021
1.4.2021
Business travel during COVID-19: topical information about entry restrictions on the websites of Finnish missions abroad
To support people travelling on essential business during the coronavirus pandemic, Finnish missions abroad keep their websites updated on local travel restrictions. Rules and guidance in different countries can change rapidly, which is why the Ministry for Foreign Affairs advises people travelling on business to always check the official website of the country of destination, to consider whether the trip is essential, and to act responsibly.
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31.3.2021
31.3.2021
Event recap: From Waste to Fashion – Solutions for Fashion Brands in Transition to Greener Future
At Circular City Week New York 2021, the Consulate General of Finland and Business Finland presented a panel discussion tackling the urgent environmental challenges in the textile and fashion industries and introduced compelling case examples on transforming these industries with innovations from Finland.
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31.3.2021
Event recap: Skyscraper of Wood? Timber as a Game-Changer for Construction Industry
Nordic and American architects and mass timber experts stepped on a virtual stage on March 23rd, 2021, to share their ideas on timber as a game-changer for the construction industry. The event was hosted by the Consulates General of Finland and Sweden in New York as part of the annual Circular City Week.
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9.3.2021
Job opportunity: Assistant to Consul General and Deputy Consul General, Consulate General of Finland in New York
We are now seeking an Assistant to the Consul General and Deputy Consul General of Finland that is organized, cooperative, customer service-oriented, and acquires excellent language skills. The starting date is June 14, 2021 or as per agreement.
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26.2.2021
2.2.2021
Changes to travel recommendations: avoid all travel to Brazil, India and South Africa
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs urges to avoid all travel to the Brazil, India and South Africa in accordance with the recommendation of the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare. For all other countries, the Foreign Ministry’s general travel advice due to the COVID-19 pandemic is to avoid all but essential travel.
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