Visit

Spain

MONARCHY

Spain's king agrees to meet exiled father in Madrid visit

The Nomad Today 5/16/22

At the beginning of March, after all criminal investigations against him had been dropped, Juan Carlos announced that he would remain in exile for the time being, but would soon visit Spain

World

THE VATICAN

Biden visits Pope Francis amid political controversy over Communion

The Nomad Today/dpa 10/29/21

Biden joked that he’s probably the only Irishman that Francis has ever met that doesn’t drink

Finland

HUMAN RIGHTS

Finland expresses serious concerns to China about Xinjiang, Hong Kong

The Nomad Today 7/26/21

Foreign Minister Haavisto also raised topical cybersecurity issues during his visit to Chengdu, in Southwest China

Finland

BUSINESS

Minister Lintilä to make a (virtual) export promotion visit to China

The Nomad Today 6/1/21

The aim of the visit is to strengthen relations between Finnish and Chinese companies.

Finland

NEIGHBOURS

Marin commissioned former minister to "study" how to improve relations with Estonia

The Nomad Today 2/19/21

Prime Minister Marin and Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas met on Friday in Helsinki.

Finland

EU

Slovenian foreign minister to visit Finland

The Nomad Today 1/14/21

In his meeting with Pekka Haavisto they will discuss Slovenia's upcoming Presidency of the European Union.

World

WORLD

Visit to Taiwan by US envoy to the UN cancelled due to transition

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/13/21

The US ambassador to the United Nations, Kelly Craft, was originally to meet with President Tasi Ing-wen and foreign minister Joseph Wu on Thursday.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Norway bans serving alcohol in establishments and events nationwide

The Nomad Today/dpa 1/4/21

Prime Minister Erna Solberg has asked her constituents not to receive visitors at home for the next 14 days.

Coronavirus

CORONAVIRUS

Hospital visits banned in Helsinki region until Christmas holidays

The Nomad Today 12/2/20

 On Wednesday, the National Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) reported 970 new infections and 9 deaths in the last 48 hours.

Finland

OFFICIAL VISIT

Minister for Foreign Affairs Haavisto in Afghanistan

The Nomad Today 10/26/20

The main purpose of his visit is to discuss Afghanistan's peace process, the upcoming international pledging conference, and bilateral and topical issues.

Finland

Prime Ministers of Finland and Latvia discussed Baltic region security

The Nomad Today 2/12/20

During his visit to Helsinki, Prime Minister Karinš also had a meeting with President of the Republic Sauli Niinistö.

Finland

Prime Minister Rinne to visit Moscow

The Nomad Today 11/20/19

Rinne will tell his colleague Dimitry Medvedev about the outcomes of Finland’s Presidency of the Council of the EU.

Video

Video

Water, a pure reason to visit Finland

The Nomad Today 10/3/19

Drinking tap water is privilege enjoyed by Finns on a daily basis. A video by VisitFinland.

Finland

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Russian regions to learn from Finland’s waste management

The Nomad Today 9/13/19

A new waste management act entered into force in Russia, laying down more detailed obligations on regional waste management. The visit of several Russian regional leaders will provide an opportunity…

World

Trump cancels his visit to Denmark for its refusal to sell Greenland

The Nomad Today 8/21/19

The US President, who raised his empire by doing business in real state, "postponed" his visit without a concreted date and "thanked" Danish Prime Minister for saving "a great deal of expense and…

Finland

President of Russia to make working visit to Finland next week

The Nomad Today 8/14/19

During his stay, bilateral relations between Finland and Russia, as well as regional and international issues will be discussed. The visit will conclude with a dinner at the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress.