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16.4.2026 | Finland will refrain from participating in the Venice Biennale at the political level if Russia takes part in the Art Exhibition. Participation will be maintained at the level of public officials. Finland emphasises its backing of Ukraine and its commitment to European cooperation.

11.3.2026 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie has signed a joint statement from the ministers responsible for culture from 22 European countries, sent to the organisers of the 61st International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. Allowing the Russian Federation’s participation is unacceptable, and the ministers call on the Venice Biennale to reconsider its decision.

24.4.2026 | Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Minister of Education Anders Adlercreutz will visit Brunei on 27–28 April 2026 to represent Finland at the ASEAN–EU foreign ministers’ meeting.

21.4.2022 | Minister of Science and Culture Antti Kurvinen is currently visiting the 59th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia. On Wednesday 20 April, Minister Kurvinen opened the Pavilion Finland which premieres Pilvi Takala’s video installation Close Watch.

6.11.2025 | The Assembly of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) will elect a new Council for the forthcoming two-year term in November-December. Finland is seeking re-election to the Council. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has invited Finnish maritime education institutions to serve as advisers to the Finnish delegation at the Assembly. Finnish maritime education is a sought-after export to various parts of the world. 

30.10.2025 | The world countries will convene at the Climate Change Conference COP30 in Belém, Brazil on 10–21 November. The countries are required to update their Nationally Determined Contributions every five years, and the next round of submissions is due just ahead the conference.

11.3.2026 | Mr Pietrangelo Buttafuoco President of La Biennale di Venezia Mr Luigi Brugnaro, Ms Tamara Gregoretti, Mr Luca Zaia Board of Directors of La Biennale di Venezia For information: Mr Alessandro Giuli Minister of Culture of the Italian Republic Honou...

27.10.2023 | Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala will visit New York and Los Angeles from 30 October to 3 November 2023. Her aim is to deepen cooperation between Finland and the United States in culture, science and the creative sectors. Multala will meet with leaders of local cultural institutions and businesses, visit several universities, and talk to people playing key roles in culture, science and higher education.

21.5.2025 | English Style Guide A handbook for translators, revisers and authors of government texts Prime Minister’s Office, Finland ENGLISH STYLE GUIDE | PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, FINLAND | 2025 2 Contents Quick reference guide .................................

21.5.2025 | English Style Guide A handbook for translators, revisers and authors of government texts Prime Minister’s Office, Finland ENGLISH STYLE GUIDE | PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE, FINLAND | 2025 2 Contents Quick reference guide .................................

16.4.2026 | Finland deltar inte i Venedigbiennalen på politisk nivå om Ryssland tillåts medverka som utställare. Finlands deltagande fortsätter dock på tjänstemannanivå. Finland betonar sitt stöd till Ukraina och sitt engagemang för det europeiska samarbetet.

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11.3.2026 | Tiede- ja kulttuuriministeri Mari-Leena Talvitie on allekirjoittanut 22 Euroopan maan kulttuuriministerien yhteisen kirjeen, jonka ministerit ovat lähettäneet Venetsian biennaalin 61. kansainvälisen taidenäyttelyn järjestäjille. Venäjän osallistuminen ei ole hyväksyttävissä ja ministerit kehottavat Venetsian biennaalia harkitsemaan päätöstään uudelleen.

11.3.2026 | Forsknings- och kulturminister Mari-Leena Talvitie har undertecknat ett gemensamt brev från kulturministrarna i 22 europeiska länder. Ministrarna har sänt brevet till arrangörerna av den 61:a internationella konstutställningen Venedigbiennalen. Rysslands deltagande är oacceptabelt och ministrarna uppmanar Venedigbiennalen att ompröva sitt beslut.

11.5.2022 | Pohjoismaiden puolustusministerien yhteinen julkilausuma pohjoismaisen puolustusyhteistyön vahvistamisesta puolustusministeriö puolustusministeriö Julkaisuajankohta 11.5.2022 17.30 Tyyppi: Tiedote Pohjoismaiden puolustusministerit tapasivat tänään...

8.4.2021 | The Finnish Government launched the International Gender Equality Prize in 2017, when Finland celebrated the centenary of its independence. The purpose of the prize is to promote gender equality in global contexts and to promote discussion about equality. The nominations are open until 16 May 2021.

6.5.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will visit Venice on 7–9 May. The Minister will open the exhibitions at the Pavilion of Finland and the Nordic Pavilion on 8 May.

27.11.2025 | Minister of Science and Culture Mari-Leena Talvitie will visit New York from 1 to 4 December to strengthen partnerships between Finland and the United States in culture and the creative industries, with a special focus on visual arts.

27.11.2025 | Tiede- ja kulttuuriministeri Mari-Leena Talvitie vierailee New Yorkissa 1–4. joulukuuta vahvistaakseen Suomen ja Yhdysvaltojen yhteistyötä kulttuuri- ja luovien alojen, erityisesti kuvataiteen, saralla.

21.4.2022 | Tiede- ja kulttuuriministeri Antti Kurvinen vierailee parhaillaan Venetsian 59. kansainvälisessä taidebiennaalissa. Ministeri Kurvinen avasi keskiviikkona 20.4. Suomen paviljongin näyttelyn, jossa nähdään taiteilija Pilvi Takalan teoksen ”Close Watch” ensiesitys.