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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/kunta-ja-alueministeri
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Governments and ministers You can browse the information on the site by government, minister, ministerial title and ministry. All ministers are listed for each government, along with their terms of office. The information on individual ministers i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/governments-and-ministers/ministers/-/min/orpo/minister-of-local-and-regional-government
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11.2.2026 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Finnish missions abroad provided consular services to approximately 245,000 customers in 2025. In addition, the Ministry’s 24/7 service was contacted around 6,700 times over the course of the year.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-s-consular-services-assist-over-245-000-finns-around-the-world-in-2025
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31.10.2024 | The European Union has adopted a Directive establishing the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card for persons with disabilities. The EU has also adopted a Directive extending the European Disability Card and the European Parking Card to third-country nationals legally residing in EU Member States. The purpose of these Directives is to make it easier for persons with disabilities to travel within the EU.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1271139/travelling-within-the-eu-to-become-easier-for-persons-with-disabilities
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23.10.2024 | Minister of Science and Culture Sari Multala will visit London from 24 October to 25 October. During her visit, Multala will meet her ministerial colleague, visit a university and attend various events. The aim of the visit is to strengthen cooperation in higher education and research between Finland and the United Kingdom.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-multala-travelling-to-london-to-promote-cooperation-in-higher-education-and-research
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9.3.2023 | Finns are once again actively travelling abroad. Over the years, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs has been reminding travellers of things to take into account when travelling abroad to make sure their trip runs as smoothly as possible.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/seamless-travel-checklist-of-things-to-do-before-travelling
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29.10.2025 | Permanent Secretary Pulkkinen to Australia and New Zealand Ministry of Defence Publication date 29.10.2025 14.39 Type: Press release Permanent Secretary of Finland’s Ministry of Defence Esa Pulkkinen will lead a trade mission of Finnish defence in...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/236553176/permanent-secretary-pulkkinen-to-australia-and-new-zealand-1
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19.12.2024 | The European Commission proposes a new EU Digital Travel application for travellers to create and store their digital travel credentials, among other things. The Government informed Parliament of the Commission's proposals by submitting a Union communication on 19 December.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/eu-digital-travel-document-would-improve-efficiency-of-border-controls-and-ensure-smooth-travel
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6.3.2025 | The Government proposes to improve the efficiency of examining asylum applications. At the same time, restrictions would be placed on the ability of beneficiaries of international protection to visit the countries from which they have fled. The enforcement of deportation decisions would also be streamlined. The Government submitted the proposal for the amendments to the Aliens Act to Parliament on 6 March. The intention is that the proposed amendments would enter into force as soon as possible.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/government-proposes-changes-to-asylum-examinations-travel-to-countries-of-origin-and-enforcement-of-deportations
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23.6.2025 | Travelling to the territory of the European Union will change when the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) becomes operational in late 2026. The change will also affect people with dual nationality.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/etias-to-become-operational-in-2026-dual-nationals-residing-abroad-to-need-valid-eu-passport
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19.1.2024 | In 2023, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the missions abroad provided consular services to approximately 244,000 customers. The demand for advisory services remained high. Over the course of the year, the Ministry’s 24/7 service was contacted around 8,000 times in total.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/travel-doesn-t-always-go-smoothly-the-ministry-for-foreign-affairs-helps-travellers-around-the-world
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17.6.2021 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs recommends exercising special caution when travelling to the EU and Schengen area The Ministry also recommends avoiding unnecessary travel to countries outside the EU and Schengen area, except for countries for which the restrictions on entry have been lifted. In addition, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs still recommends avoiding all travel to Brazil, South Africa and India.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/changes-to-travel-recommendations-exercise-special-caution-when-travelling-to-the-eu-and-the-schengen-area
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11.3.2025 | Sandra Bergqvist, Minister of Youth, Sport and Physical Activity will be travelling with the Finnish Paralympic Committee to Italy and visit the Special Olympics World Winter Games for athletes with disabilities between 12 and 14 March 2025.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410845/minister-bergqvist-to-visit-turin-to-follow-the-special-olympics-winter-world-championships
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12.12.2023 | Christmas holidays are around the corner and many Finns are travelling abroad. To make travelling as seamless as possible, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs will launch a video series on 12 December that reminds Finns of important steps before travelling.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-s-new-campaign-encourages-finns-to-prepare-well-to-ensure-seamless-travel
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14.5.2020 | Coronavirus pandemic is a global threat – continue to avoid travelling Ministry for Foreign Affairs Publication date 14.5.2020 14.40 Type: News item Coronavirus and its spread are still a major global risk. Because of the pandemic, the situation i...https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/coronavirus-pandemic-is-a-global-threat-continue-to-avoid-travelling
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17.1.2020 | -https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/travelling-abroad-remember-to-use-the-foreign-ministry-s-services-for-peace-of-mind
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Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Tavio to lead trade mission to China - Finnish Government
1.11.2024 | Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio will lead a trade mission to China and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on 4–8 November.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/minister-for-foreign-trade-and-development-tavio-to-lead-trade-mission-to-china -
26.11.2024 | The Ministry of the Interior has sent out for comments a draft government proposal to reform the procedure for examining asylum applications. At the same time, the enforcement of decisions on deportation would be streamlined and restrictions would be placed on the ability of beneficiaries of international protection to visit the countries from which they have fled.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/1410869/legislative-amendments-to-improve-efficiency-of-asylum-process-sent-out-for-comments
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17.1.2023 | The Ministry for Foreign Affairs will be present at Matka Nordic Travel Fair, held at Messukeskus in Helsinki from 19 to 22 January. Finns are again interested in travelling abroad after the pandemic years.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/foreign-ministry-at-matka-nordic-travel-fair-2023
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15.1.2019 | -https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/getting-prepared-travelling-safely-ministry-for-foreign-affairs-at-the-nordic-travel-fair