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3.5.2026 | World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on 3 May. The day reminds us of the importance of free and independent media as the foundation for democracy, the rule of law and an open society. Finland promotes media freedom, which is fundamental to freedom of speech and expression, as part of its foreign and security policy.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/world-press-freedom-day-highlights-importance-of-freedom-of-expression-for-democracy-and-security
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27.8.2025 | A wide range of events will take place at built heritage sites, arranged by local heritage associations, museums and many other actors across Finland. A photo challenge and a storytelling competition for children and young people will also attract people to explore and document the built treasures of the country.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/heritage-days-2025-visit-favourite-cultural-spots-of-the-locals-and-give-your-own-tips
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24.3.2025 | Built heritage is often considered to refer only to old and monumental buildings. However, new built heritage is being created all the time. In Finland, the European Heritage Days collect information on the kind of built environment that is relevant at the moment and showcase unique sites across Finland.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/theme-year-highlights-the-many-facets-of-our-built-heritage
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29.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the eighth summit of the European Political Community (EPC) to be held in the Armenian capital on Monday 4 May. The theme of the summit is Building the Future: Unity and Stability in Europe. Along with the heads of state or government of the countries involved in the EPC, representatives of EU institutions and the secretaries-general of NATO, the OSCE and the Council of Europe have been invited to the summit.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland-at-european-political-community-summit-in-yerevan
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12.11.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will host the national children’s Independence Day celebration on Wednesday 3 December at the National Opera House in Helsinki. This year, two children born in 2015 from each municipality have been invited to attend.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/children-s-independence-day-celebration-to-be-held-at-the-national-opera-house-on-3-december
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National Commemorative Years The national commemorative years organised by the Prime Minister’s Office are celebrated both in Finland and internationally. Commemorative years are held especially to mark milestone anniversaries of Finland’s indepen...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/awards/commemorative-years
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15.2.2024 | The annual theme of the European Heritage Days 2024 leads to fascinating routes and interesting networks. Finland will start celebrating the European Heritage Days already in February with the campaign Enchanting Routes. Come along and share your stories along your favorite routes.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-launches-the-2024-european-heritage-days-with-a-social-media-campaign-take-part-and-share-your-favourite-destinations
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The Government and Parliament The relationship between the Government and Parliament is an integral part of parliamentary democracy. Parliament oversees the Government's work and ensures that the Government complies with the law and acts in the in...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/about-the-government/the-government-and-parliament
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11.11.2019 | Finland will celebrate European Heritage Days 2020 with the theme Places to Grow Ministry of the Environment Publication date 11.11.2019 8.26 Type: News item Finland celebrates the European Heritage Days (EHDs) with common European themes. In Finl...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410903/finland-will-celebrate-european-heritage-days-2020-with-the-theme-places-to-grow
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8.5.2025 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will open the traditional Europe Day events at the Helsinki Central Library Oodi on Friday 9 May. Along with Prime Minister Orpo, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Joakim Strand will speak at a seminar celebrating Finland’s 30 years as an EU Member State.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-open-europe-day-programme-at-oodi
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15.11.2024 | Independence Day is for everyone, both adults and children. This year, two children born in 2014 from each municipality have been invited to the National Opera House to celebrate 107 years of Finnish independence.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/children-s-independence-day-celebration-to-be-held-on-4-december-at-the-national-opera-house
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Progress of the government action plan to combat racism The government action plan to combat racism and promote equality implements the policies set out in the equality statement issued by the Government. The selected measures are based on an asse...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/promoting-equality/progress-of-the-action-plan
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18.2.2025 | The Finnish Ministry for Foreign Affairs will participate in the international Girls Takeover event run by Plan International, a children’s rights organisation. During the event, girls take over the roles of political, social and economic leaders. On 12 March, Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will step aside for the day to let Natasha Al-Zeilaa, an upper secondary school student from Vantaa, assume her post.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/17-year-old-natasha-al-zeilaa-to-step-into-finnish-foreign-minister-s-role-for-one-day-as-part-of-girls-takeover-event
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22.11.2024 | November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, as designated by the United Nations (UN). Violence against women is also a significant problem in Finland, and solving this problem is everyone’s responsibility. The Government Palace and the Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ main building, Merikasarmi, will be illuminated in orange as part of the international campaign.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/monday-25-november-marks-international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women-government-buildings-to-be-illuminated-as-part-of-campaign
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3.10.2019 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications and the European Commission will co-organise the Digital Transport Days 2019 conference in Helsinki from 7 to 9 October 2019. The Conference is part of Finland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and it aims to offer new insights into development and digital solutions in the field of transport and mobility.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/eu-digital-transport-days-in-helsinki-in-october
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3.10.2019 | The Finnish Ministry of Transport and Communications and the European Commission will co-organise the Digital Transport Days 2019 conference in Helsinki from 7 to 9 October 2019. The Conference is part of Finland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and it aims to offer new insights into development and digital solutions in the field of transport and mobility.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/eu-digital-transport-days-in-helsinki-in-october-1020887
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22.4.2026 | Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will attend an informal meeting of EU heads of state or government hosted by Cyprus, which currently holds the Presidency of the Council of the EU. The meeting will take place in Lefkosia and Agia Napa on 23–24 April. Discussions at the meeting will focus on current geopolitical challenges and the EU’s multiannual financial framework, which will serve as the Union’s long-term budget for 2028–2034.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/prime-minister-orpo-to-represent-finland-at-informal-european-council
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27.11.2023 | Two children born in 2013 from each municipality of Finland have been invited to the Government Palace for the celebration. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will personally welcome each guest at the start of the event. Ministers Riikka Purra, Sari Multala and Sari Essayah will also be in attendance.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/children-s-independence-day-celebration-to-be-held-on-4-december
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8.10.2019 | Speech given by Minister of Transport and Communications Sanna Marin at the Digital Transport Days conference, 8 October 2019.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410829/speech-given-by-minister-sanna-marin-at-the-digital-transport-days-conference-8-october-2019-1021169
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4.12.2023 | A total of 536 children from 266 municipalities took part in the children's Independence Day celebration at the Government Palace on 4 December. At the beginning of the celebration, Prime Minister Petteri Orpo shook hands with each guest and welcomed them personally to the event. The celebration was organised by the Prime Minister's Office, the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare and the Office of the Ombudsman for Children.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/national-children-s-independence-day-celebration-held-at-government-palace