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Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday 19 May. On the same day, the Nordic prime ministers will also hold their own meeting on topical foreign and security policy issues.

Prime Minister Orpo to attend India-Nordic Summit in Oslo Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will represent Finland at the India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday 19 May. On the same day, the Nordic prime ministers will also hold their own meeting on topical foreign and security policy issues.

Finland is once again turning heads at Eurovision! 🔥🎻 Read this interview to learn more about Finnish violin virtuoso Linda Lampenius and popstar Pete Parkkonen.



Eurovision Song Contest This is Finland

Can Finland win Eurovision again? Meet the musicians everyone is watching Fire, violins and a song: Finland’s Eurovision duo Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen on their bid to win it all.

You make me burn 🔥 Liekinheitin by Pete Parkkonen and Linda Lampenius brings the heat and continues Finland’s long streak of top-tier Eurovision entries. 🤩

They’re on fire and ready to take the win for Finland for the first time in 20 years 🎶🎻🏆

Let’s cheer Pete and Linda to victory in tonight’s semi-final, and in the final as well! 🔥

The Eurovision Song Contest is one of the world’s biggest, longest-running pop-culture events, bringing together fans of all ages in more than 50 countries since 1956.

It is arranged by public broadcasters in nearly all European countries, with Yle formally selecting Finland’s entry each year.



Eurovision Song Contest This is Finland

From the hum of the motor to the clatter of the tracks, people connect Helsinki’s trams with modern daily life and historical memories. This mode of transport will play a central role in the future of the capital and other cities in Finland.

Trams carry the future in Helsinki and elsewhere in Finland From the hum of the motor to the clatter of the tracks, people connect Helsinki’s trams with modern daily life and historical memories.

As Oulu steps into the spotlight as the European Capital of Culture, the city is blending cutting-edge technology with its famously offbeat cultural spirit.

Northern Finnish city of Oulu offers magical mix of tech and culture Oulu, European Capital of Culture, blends cutting-edge technology with its famously offbeat cultural spirit.

Temporary Prioritization of Student Applicant Identification

1 June – 17 July 2026 | VFS New Delhi, India

To support timely processing and ensure that students can begin their studies in Finland as scheduled, the identification of student applicants will be prioritized from 1 June to 17 July 2026.

During this period, identification appointments will be reserved specifically for students but not their family members. This measure is intended to facilitate a faster identification process and reduce delays during the peak student intake season.

Important Information for Students and Family members

Students who are applying together with family members are strongly advised to submit applications and complete identification for all applicants before 1 June 2026, if possible.

Key Points of the Temporary Policy

Prioritization period:
Identification of student applicants will be prioritized from 1 June to 17 July 2026.
Family member appointments:
During this prioritization period, family members accompanying student applicants will not be able to book identification appointments.
Resumption of appointments:
Identification appointment slots for family members will be made available again once the prioritization period ends.
Scope and Purpose of the Policy

This temporary policy applies only during the dates stated above and only to student applicants and their accompanying family members. Its sole purpose is to ensure that student residence permit applications can be processed in time for the start of studies in Finland.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

May Day in Finland is more than a celebration of spring. It’s a jubilant spectacle in which university students embrace creativity, tradition and community.

For Finnish university students, May Day is the greatest time of year – here’s why May Day in Finland is more than a celebration of spring. It’s a jubilant spectacle in which university students embrace creativity, tradition and community.

We are proud to see the deepening collaboration between 🇫🇮 and 🇮🇳 in the circular economy. As featured in Business India, the upcoming World Circular Economy Forum (WCEF) 2026 in Gujarat marks a significant milestone in our shared journey toward a greener future. ♻️

Read the full article here ⬇️

Encouraging sustainability A circular economy is a sustainable, regenerative system designed to eliminate waste by keeping products in use for as long as possible,” said Mika Sulkinoja, c