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Current affairs

Finland selected as member of UN Human Rights Council

The three-year term 2022-2024 is Finland’s first full membership in the Human Rights Council. Finland will continue its long-term work to promote universal human rights.

14.10.2021 / Press releases / Permanent Mission of Finland to the UN, New York / Permanent Mission of Finland, Geneva

Information for South Africans wishing to travel during lockdown

6.10.2021 / News / Embassy of Finland, Pretoria

Legislative proposal on long-term D visa facilitates labour migration

The government proposal on the introduction of a long-term national D visa in Finland promotes labour migration and includes the preparation of a fast track pledge. According to the proposal, the national D visa would first cover specialists, growth or start-up entrepreneurs and their family members.

16.9.2021 / Press releases

Mikko Koivumaa appointed as Director General of Communications at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The Government has appointed Mikko Koivumaa as Director General of Communications at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs starting on 18 October 2021. The term of office will be five years. Koivumaa is currently Director of Communications at the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment.

16.9.2021 / Press releases / Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
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