The legacy of Harri Holkeri honoured in Belfast
The former Finnish Prime Minister Harri Holkeri played an important role in the Northern Ireland Peace Process. On May 21, Queen's University in Belfast will host the inaugural Harri Holkeri Lecture and formally launch the Institute for the Study of Conflict Transformation and Social Justice (ISCTSJ). At the event Martti Ahtisaari, former President of Finland, will give a lecture on ‘Egalitarianism in Conflict Resolution’. More...
Changes to the opening hours of the consulate section as from 3 June 2013
The opening hours of our Embassy’s consulate section are changing. By introducing separate customer service times for our passport and visa customers, we aim to reorganise our services and tackle long queues. As from 3 June 2013, our visa customers will need to make an appointment in advance by email. More...
Marco Steinberg of Helsinki Design Lab: Championing an innovative public sector
"We have a public obligation not just to improve what we have but to redesign what we need." In his talk at the Institute for Government think tank in London, Marco Steinberg shared his experiences on how the Helsinki Design Lab has helped the Finnish government in addressing policy challenges. More...
