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CURRENT AFFAIRS


NATIONAL STATEMENT ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF RUSSIA’S INVASION OF UKRAINE

Finland stands with Ukraine now and in the future, says Minister for Foreign
Affairs Pekka Haavisto in Finland’s national statement on the anniversary on 24
February 2023 of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.



24.2.2023 / Press releases / Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland


MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS SHOWS FINLAND’S SOLIDARITY WITH UKRAINE AND HONOURS
VICTIMS OF RUSSIA’S AGGRESSION

23.2.2023 / Press releases / Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland


FINLAND SUPPORTS UKRAINE’S GRAIN EXPORTS

Finland contributes EUR 5 million to the World Food Programme (WFP) to support
the implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. With Finland’s support,
WFP is buying grain from Ukraine and taking it to African countries affected by
the food crisis.



22.2.2023 / Press releases


NUMBER OF VISA APPLICATIONS AT FINNISH MISSIONS ON RISE AFTER PANDEMIC

The number of visas applied for at Finnish missions abroad are on the rise again
after the pandemic years. However, the number of visas granted was only about
one fifth of the number of visas granted in 2019, the year before the pandemic
started.



9.2.2023 / Press releases / Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
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26.2.2023 FinlandInSouthAfrica @finembpretoria


RT @mailandguardian: Russia’s military aggression towards Ukraine is a blatant
violation of fundamental UN principles and International Law - We cannot be
ambiguous about the struggle of Ukraine for freedom, independence and peace
https://t.co/3iO5a58aRo

24.2.2023 FinlandInSouthAfrica @finembpretoria


RT @niinisto:

24.2.2023 FinlandInSouthAfrica @finembpretoria


RT @FebrelIigo: Ukrainians are fighting for their right to choose their future.
The European Union will continue to stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes.
#StandWithUkraine @EUinSA

24.2.2023 FinlandInSouthAfrica @finembpretoria

EU Ambassadors in South Africa:

24.2.2023 Mail & Guardian


Russia’s military aggression to

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Today we #standwithukraine
Tänään #standwithukraine

24.2.2023

One year ago, Russia launched its illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. We
will mark the day and reiterate our unwavering solidarity and sympathy with
Ukraine by using today a black and white logo. #StandWithUkraine
Vuosi sitten Venäjä käynnis...

24.2.2023
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FOR FINNISH CULTURE DAY, SIX VIDEOS TRANSPORT YOU TO FESTIVALS AND ARTS EVENTS
ACROSS FINLAND

We celebrate Finnish Culture Day, February 28, with six videos that invite you
to experience cultural events – mostly music festivals, but we also throw in
some dance and architecture.


CEO OF FINLAND’S SUPERCELL BELIEVES IN WORK-LIFE BALANCE AND AN INTERNATIONAL
WORKFORCE

Mobile game developer Supercell, headquartered in Helsinki, is known for its
emphasis on employee wellbeing. Cofounder and CEO Ilkka Paananen shares his
ideas about the work environments of the future.


CREATING ARCHITECTURE AND ART FROM ICE AND SNOW IN THE FINNISH FAR NORTH

A rare, fascinating kind of construction expertise is on display in the wintery
landscape of Finnish Lapland. We head north for a look at buildings made out of
snow and ice.


FINNISH SPACE SECTOR MAINTAINS UPWARD TRAJECTORY

Finland’s strengths in research, technology and cocreation make it fertile earth
for space innovations. And did you know that sustainability is a thing in space,
too?

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