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Today Last 7 days Last 30 days Quarter Year 27 events

Date	Type	Region	Country	Place	Entity	Persons	Title
2026-11-02	Alliance	europe	FI	Helsinki	Office of the President of the Republic of Finland	Alexander Stubb	President Alexander Stubb Confirms Operational Work on Cooperation with France's Nuclear Deterrence Initiative President Alexander Stubb highlighted the commencement of operational and official-level strategic planning regarding Finland's partnership with France's nuclear deterrence framework, clarifying that…
President Alexander Stubb highlighted the commencement of operational and official-level strategic planning regarding Finland's partnership with France's nuclear deterrence framework, clarifying that France retains exclusive control of its arsenal and that peacetime nuclear deployments on Finnish territory remain excluded. Type: Alliance Date: 2026-11-02 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Office of the President of the Republic of Finland Persons: Alexander Stubb (President of the Republic of Finland) Source: https://ua.news
2026-10-30	Other	europe	FI	Uusikaupunki	Ministry of the Interior	Mari Rantanen	Interior Minister Mari Rantanen Christens Border Guard Offshore Patrol Vessel Valpas in Uusikaupunki Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen served as godmother for the christening of Valpas, the Finnish Border Guard's second new multipurpose offshore…
Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen served as godmother for the christening of Valpas, the Finnish Border Guard's second new multipurpose offshore patrol vessel being outfitted at the Uusikaupunki shipyard under the Turva-class renewal program. Type: Other Date: 2026-10-30 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Uusikaupunki (60.8006, 21.4084) Entity: Ministry of the Interior Persons: Mari Rantanen (Minister of the Interior) Source: https://navaltoday.com
2026-10-30	Appointment	europe	FI	Helsinki	Ministry of Finance	Janne Laine Riikka Purra	Janne Laine Appointed Special Adviser to Minister of Finance Riikka Purra Minister of Finance Riikka Purra appointed Master of Social Sciences Janne Laine as her Special Adviser, effective 30 October 2026. Laine's responsibilities…
Minister of Finance Riikka Purra appointed Master of Social Sciences Janne Laine as her Special Adviser, effective 30 October 2026. Laine's responsibilities include regional policy, municipality and regional development affairs, the Eastern Finland development program, and public administration reform. Type: Appointment Date: 2026-10-30 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Ministry of Finance Persons: Janne Laine (Special Adviser to the Minister of Finance); Riikka Purra (Minister of Finance) Source: https://valtioneuvosto.fi
2026-10-30	Military	europe	FI	Jyväskylä	Ministry of Defence	Antti Häkkänen	Establishment of Finnish Defence Forces Space Operations Centre in Tikkakoski Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen announced the decision to establish the Finnish Defence Forces Space Operations Centre under the Air Force Command…
Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen announced the decision to establish the Finnish Defence Forces Space Operations Centre under the Air Force Command Finland in Tikkakoski, set to launch operations on 1 January 2027. Type: Military Date: 2026-10-30 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Jyväskylä (62.2426, 25.7473) Entity: Ministry of Defence Persons: Antti Häkkänen (Minister of Defence) Source: https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/space-operations-centre-to-be-established-in-tikkakoski
2026-10-29	New law / act	europe	FI	Helsinki	Government of Finland		Government Proposes New Data Centre Register Act The Finnish Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament for an Act on a Data Centre Register, requiring data centres with capacity…
The Finnish Government submitted a legislative proposal to Parliament for an Act on a Data Centre Register, requiring data centres with capacity of 0.5 MW or more to report operational and power details to the National Emergency Supply Agency (NESA). Type: New law / act Date: 2026-10-29 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Government of Finland Source: https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/government-proposes-new-data-centre-register-to-improve-situational-awareness
2026-10-29	Treaty	europe	FI	Helsinki	Ministry for Foreign Affairs	Elina Valtonen Marco Rubio	Finland and the United States Sign Technology Prosperity Deal and Critical Minerals Framework Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a Technology Prosperity Deal (TPD) and a…
Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a Technology Prosperity Deal (TPD) and a Critical Minerals Framework agreement in Washington to deepen bilateral cooperation in AI, quantum technology, 5G/6G, space, and secure supply chains. Type: Treaty Date: 2026-10-29 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Ministry for Foreign Affairs Persons: Elina Valtonen (Minister for Foreign Affairs); Marco Rubio (United States Secretary of State)
2026-10-29	Ambassador rotation	europe	FI	Helsinki	Ministry for Foreign Affairs	Erik Lundberg Alexander Stubb	Erik Lundberg Appointed Non-Resident Ambassador to Djibouti At a presidential session, President of the Republic Alexander Stubb appointed Ambassador Erik Lundberg, Head of Mission at the Embassy of Finland…
At a presidential session, President of the Republic Alexander Stubb appointed Ambassador Erik Lundberg, Head of Mission at the Embassy of Finland in Addis Ababa, to serve concurrently as non-resident Ambassador of Finland to Djibouti. Type: Ambassador rotation Date: 2026-10-29 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Ministry for Foreign Affairs Persons: Erik Lundberg (Non-resident Ambassador to Djibouti); Alexander Stubb (President of the Republic of Finland) Source: https://um.fi/en
2026-10-28	Treaty	europe	FI	Helsinki	Office of the President of the Republic of Finland	Alexander Stubb Jonas Gahr Støre	Finland and Norway Launch Joint International Initiative on Frontier AI Safety Governance President Alexander Stubb of Finland and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway issued a joint multilateral initiative and hosted a virtual…
President Alexander Stubb of Finland and Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre of Norway issued a joint multilateral initiative and hosted a virtual conference with representatives from 31 countries, urging stronger global alignment and regulatory momentum to monitor and mitigate emerging risks associated with frontier artificial intelligence models. Type: Treaty Date: 2026-10-28 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Office of the President of the Republic of Finland Persons: Alexander Stubb (President of the Republic of Finland); Jonas Gahr Støre (Prime Minister of Norway) Source: https://www.regjeringen.no/en/aktuelt/joint-statement-ai-initiative/id3061245/
2026-10-27	Other	europe	FI	Helsinki	Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy	Alexander Stubb	Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy Receives Briefing on Diplomatic Outreach President Alexander Stubb and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy convened in Helsinki to receive a briefing regarding a joint…
President Alexander Stubb and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy convened in Helsinki to receive a briefing regarding a joint telephone conversation held between President Stubb, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Type: Other Date: 2026-10-27 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy Persons: Alexander Stubb (President of the Republic of Finland) Source: https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10616/ministerial-committee-on-foreign-and-security-policy-discusses-foreign-relations
2026-10-27	Other	europe	FI	Helsinki	Office of the President of the Republic of Finland	Alexander Stubb Jonas Gahr Støre Elina Valtonen Vladimir Putin Volodymyr Zelenskyy	President Alexander Stubb Holds Diplomatic Call with Vladimir Putin and Coordinates with Volodymyr Zelenskyy Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a joint 90-minute telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre held a joint 90-minute telephone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to convey European positions regarding potential peace talks and regional de-escalation, followed by an immediate debrief and coordination call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Type: Other Date: 2026-10-27 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Office of the President of the Republic of Finland Persons: Alexander Stubb (President of the Republic of Finland); Jonas Gahr Støre (Prime Minister of Norway); Elina Valtonen (Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland); Vladimir Putin (President of the Russian Federation); Volodymyr Zelenskyy (President of Ukraine) Source: https://www.presidentti.fi/tiedotteet/
2026-10-27	Summit	europe	FI	Helsinki	Nordic Council	Alexander Stubb	78th Session of the Nordic Council Opens at the Parliament Building in Helsinki The 78th Session of the Nordic Council officially opened in the Plenary Hall of the Finnish Parliament (Eduskunta) in Helsinki, focusing on…
The 78th Session of the Nordic Council officially opened in the Plenary Hall of the Finnish Parliament (Eduskunta) in Helsinki, focusing on Nordic comprehensive security, defense policy, and civil preparedness. President Alexander Stubb delivered the opening address to parliamentarians and regional leaders. Type: Summit Date: 2026-10-27 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Nordic Council Persons: Alexander Stubb (President of the Republic of Finland) Source: https://www.eduskunta.fi
2026-10-26	Summit	europe	FI	Helsinki	Nordic Council	Ville Väyrynen Kim Berg Alexander Stubb Petteri Orpo	78th Session of the Nordic Council Convened in Helsinki The 78th Session of the Nordic Council opened at the Parliament of Finland in Helsinki on October 26, 2026, bringing together parliamentarians,…
The 78th Session of the Nordic Council opened at the Parliament of Finland in Helsinki on October 26, 2026, bringing together parliamentarians, prime ministers, and foreign ministers across the Nordic region to address regional security, defence cooperation, and social integration under the 2026 Finnish Presidency led by Council President Ville Väyrynen. Type: Summit Date: 2026-10-26 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Nordic Council Persons: Ville Väyrynen (President of the Nordic Council); Kim Berg (Vice-President of the Nordic Council); Alexander Stubb (President of the Republic of Finland); Petteri Orpo (Prime Minister of Finland) Source: https://www.norden.org/en/session-nordic-council
2026-10-26	Treaty	europe	FI	Tokyo	Ministry of Defence	Antti Häkkänen Toshimitsu Motegi	Finland and Japan Sign Defense Equipment and Technology Transfer Agreement Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi signed the bilateral Agreement concerning the Transfer of…
Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen and Japanese Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshimitsu Motegi signed the bilateral Agreement concerning the Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology in Tokyo. The pact establishes a formal legal framework governing joint research, development, production, and regulatory oversight between Finland and Japan. Type: Treaty Date: 2026-10-26 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Tokyo (35.6762, 139.6503) Entity: Ministry of Defence Persons: Antti Häkkänen (Minister of Defence); Toshimitsu Motegi (Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan) Source: https://www.mofa.go.jp
2026-10-21	New law / act	europe	FI	Helsinki	Government of Finland		Finnish Government Scraps Proposed Tourist Accommodation Tax Legislation The Finnish government officially dropped legislative plans to introduce a municipal tourist accommodation tax, previously scheduled to enter into force in March…
The Finnish government officially dropped legislative plans to introduce a municipal tourist accommodation tax, previously scheduled to enter into force in March 2027 and take effect in 2028, citing economic impact concerns on tourism competitiveness. Type: New law / act Date: 2026-10-21 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Government of Finland Source: https://www.helsinkitimes.fi/finland/finland-news/politics/29415-finnish-government-drops-plans-for-tourist-tax.html
2026-10-21	Treaty	europe	FI	Helsinki	Prime Minister's Office	Petteri Orpo	Finnish Government Welcomes the EU's New Arctic Strategy Prime Minister Petteri Orpo released a formal government response welcoming the European Union's newly adopted Arctic Strategy, emphasizing European security, transport infrastructure,…
Prime Minister Petteri Orpo released a formal government response welcoming the European Union's newly adopted Arctic Strategy, emphasizing European security, transport infrastructure, and the acceleration of the Rail Nordica transit corridor. Type: Treaty Date: 2026-10-21 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Prime Minister's Office Persons: Petteri Orpo (Prime Minister)
2026-10-21	Summit	europe	FI	Helsinki	Ministry for Foreign Affairs	Elina Valtonen Ignazio Cassis	Foreign Minister Valtonen Visits Switzerland for Bilateral and Security Talks Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen travelled to Zürich and Bern on 21–22 October 2026 to hold bilateral consultations with Swiss…
Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen travelled to Zürich and Bern on 21–22 October 2026 to hold bilateral consultations with Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, deliver a keynote on total defence resilience, and visit ETH Zurich. Type: Summit Date: 2026-10-21 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Ministry for Foreign Affairs Persons: Elina Valtonen (Minister for Foreign Affairs); Ignazio Cassis (Foreign Minister of Switzerland)
2026-10-21	Military	europe	FI	Helsinki	Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy	Petteri Orpo	President and Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy Discuss Ukraine and International Security The President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy convened to assess the security situation in Ukraine,…
The President of the Republic and the Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy convened to assess the security situation in Ukraine, Finland's involvement in the UN peacekeeping operation UNIFIL, international sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), and artificial intelligence applications in foreign policy. Type: Military Date: 2026-10-21 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Ministerial Committee on Foreign and Security Policy Persons: Petteri Orpo (Prime Minister)
2026-10-19	Military	europe	FI	Helsinki	Ministry of Defence	Antti Häkkänen	Finland Approves U.S. Marine Corps Deployment to the Gulf of Finland Under NATO Baltic Sentry Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen decided that a unit of the United States Marine Corps will deploy to participate in enhancing…
Finnish Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen decided that a unit of the United States Marine Corps will deploy to participate in enhancing maritime domain awareness and surveillance in the Gulf of Finland in close cooperation with the Finnish Navy as part of NATO's enhanced Vigilance Activity (Baltic Sentry) to secure critical undersea infrastructure. Type: Military Date: 2026-10-19 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Ministry of Defence Persons: Antti Häkkänen (Minister of Defence) Source: https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/us-marine-corps-unit-participates-in-maritime-domain-awareness-in-the-gulf-of-finland
2026-10-16	Appointment	europe	FI	Helsinki	Government of Finland	Petteri Orpo Elina Valtonen Anders Adlercreutz Lulu Ranne Mari-Leena Talvitie Alexander Stubb	President Alexander Stubb Appoints Finnish Delegation for the 78th Session of the Nordic Council President Alexander Stubb appointed Finland's official delegation for the 78th Session of the Nordic Council held under the theme of Nordic comprehensive…
President Alexander Stubb appointed Finland's official delegation for the 78th Session of the Nordic Council held under the theme of Nordic comprehensive security. The delegation is led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo alongside key government ministers. Type: Appointment Date: 2026-10-16 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Government of Finland Persons: Petteri Orpo (Prime Minister and Delegation Leader); Elina Valtonen (Minister for Foreign Affairs); Anders Adlercreutz (Minister for Nordic Cooperation and Minister of Education); Lulu Ranne (Minister of Transport and Communications); Mari-Leena Talvitie (Minister of Science and Culture); Alexander Stubb (President of the Republic) Source: https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/finnish-delegation-appointed-for-the-78th-session-of-the-nordic-council
2026-10-16	New law / act	europe	FI	Helsinki	Finnish Government	Mari Rantanen Sanna Montin	Government Decree on Fees Charged for Reception Services (904/2026) Enters into Force The Finnish Government issued Decree 904/2026 on fees charged for reception services provided to applicants for international protection and victims of human…
The Finnish Government issued Decree 904/2026 on fees charged for reception services provided to applicants for international protection and victims of human trafficking, entering into force on October 16, 2026. The decree establishes that the fee charged for reception services can be up to 15 euros per day, and where meals are provided, up to 3 euros per meal. Type: New law / act Date: 2026-10-16 Region / Country: europe / FI Place: Helsinki (60.1699, 24.9384) Entity: Finnish Government Persons: Mari Rantanen (Minister of the Interior); Sanna Montin (Senior Ministerial Adviser) Source: https://www.finlex.fi/fi/laki/alkup/2026/20260904

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