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Russia continues its attacks on Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure. Civil Protection Shelter Coalition supports Ukraine in shelter construction. As Coalition’s co-chair Under Secretary of State Mr. Pasi Hellman visited one of the first construction sites. @Enabel_Belgium

Finland is the happiest country for the ninth year in a row.✨ Our happiness is woven into both the structure of society and everyday life. We asked the Onnis (the Finnish word for happiness and also a name) where you can truly find it.💙 #Finland #Happiness

Good food, better mood 🍝 In Finland, a free school lunch is served to all children. This makes for equality, food education and happier students 🫶 #Finland #SchoolLunch

‼️Join us on South Africa–Finland Circular Economy Dialogue ♻️ on Thursday 12th of March, 2026 at 9:00 - 13:00 Link: teams.microsoft.com/meet/369896446… Meeting ID: 369 896 446 340 98 Passcode: 2UX2oA6E #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #SouthAfrica #Finland

Ukraine remains our biggest development cooperation partner and the largest recipient of humanitarian aid. Finland’s support to Ukraine since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion totals over 4 billion euros. #StandWithUkraine 🇫🇮 🇺🇦

As the fifth year of Russia’s war of aggression in Ukraine is about to begin, we reaffirm that Finland stands with the Ukrainian people – for as long as it takes. @FinGovernment 🇫🇮 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine

In Finland, Valentine’s Day is Friendship Day. It is a moment to appreciate those who stand by us. The Moomins remind us of trust and togetherness, while Sweden’s Pippi Longstocking embodies courage and kindness, strong and kind, like our friendship. Happy Friendship Day!🤍💙💛

Human Rights are the foundation of freedom, equality & justice. They protect lives, voices & dreams. Stand up. Speak out. Finland defends Human Rights — for everyone, everywhere. #HumanRightsDay

Prime Minister @petteriorpo was received by H.E. Deputy President @paulmashatile today in O.R. Tambo House, Pretoria. Prime Minister Orpo is in South Africa on a two-day visit with a large Finnish business delegation.

Prime Minister Petteri Orpo participated in the Science Forum organized by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation. He gave the opening remarks at a joint event held together with the Ministry of Science and visited the stands of the Finnish Embassy and the EU.

Finland has placed an increasing emphasis on eliminating all forms of gender-based violence. We see how digital tools are increasingly used as means for stalking, hacking, grooming, sexual harassment, video and image-based abuse. This is unacceptable. #NoExcuse #16days

Finnish water know-how is in demand for digital solutions, risk management & restoration. Under-Secretary @HellmanPasi joined 🇫🇮 experts at the first-ever African Water Utilities Dialogue in Johannesburg. 📷 Hellman & 🇿🇦's Minister of Water Pemmy Majodina #FinnishWaterWay

Ambassador Pekka Metso’s interview on BusinessDayTV : The Road to G20 | Partnerships and good governance youtu.be/OVvtxgQKTvs?si… lähteestä @YouTube

🇫🇮 Why are saunas so dear to Finns? Almost every building in Finland has one, a place to relax, reflect, and connect. 💬 “You don’t just wash your body, your mind gets purified too.” #Sauna #Finland

The Paris Agreement turns 10 this year. 🌍 At UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, the focus is on putting climate commitments into action. Climate and Environment Ambassador Soili Kangaskorpi @kangaskorpi presents Finland's key priorities at @Cop30noBrasil.

Finland makes G20 history this week: Ms Lulu Ranne, Minister for Transport and Communications participated in the G20 Digital Economy Ministerial meeting in Cape Town 29.-30.9.2025. #G20 #DigitalEconomy #FinlandInG20

🇿🇦His Excellency President @CyrilRamaphosa holds a bilateral meeting with 🇫🇮His Excellency President Alexander Stubb of the Republic of Finland on the sidelines of the of the 80th United Nations General Assembly held in New York, United States of America. #UNGA80 🇺🇳 #BetterAfricaBetterWorld 🌍

"The OSCE, with its expertise and field presence, can play a meaningful role in addressing climate-related security risks. There is no security without a clean, healthy and sustainable environment." #OSCE25FI @Finland_OSCE um.fi/speeches/-/ass…

"Our task is to promote a world in which as many people as possible – regardless of country of birth and circumstances – can live their lives safely and freely, and be happy. That is Finland’s story," says FM @elinavaltonen. #SLSK2025 Read more ⬇️ um.fi/speeches/-/ass…

President of the Republic of Finland @alexstubb: "Each state's foreign and security policy consists of three basic elements: values, interests, and power. Finland acts primarily on the basis of its values and interests." @TPKanslia #SLSK2025 Read more ⬇️ ow.ly/FxAp50WLSQU