UK in Finland news feed http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk The Foreign and Commonwealth Office Wed, 16 May 2012 19:46:44 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 19:46:44 GMT 0 2012-05-16T19:46:44Z The Foreign and Commonwealth Office British Embassy joins Europe Day fair http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=763487382 <img src="http://centralcontent.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/3971420/5373697/handheld-EUflags_thumb" alt="Hand-held European Union flags. © Getty Images" /><p>Every year, 9 May marks Europe Day. The British Embassy participated in this year&rsquo;s Europe Day event, held at Kamppi Square in Helsinki.</p> Fri, 11 May 2012 09:09:14 GMT http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=763487382 2012-05-11T09:09:14Z Job vacancy: Maternity Leave Cover, Personal Assistant to HM Ambassador http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=757837682 <img src="http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/4116463/embassy-building_thumb" alt="British Embassy in Helsinki" /><p>Are you an experienced personal assistant, comfortable with handling relationships at the highest levels of government and business in a confident, professional manner?</p> Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:38:18 GMT http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=757837682 2012-04-25T12:38:18Z Olympic legacy &amp; sustainability seminar at the British Embassy, Helsinki http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=757244382 <img src="http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/4116463/embassy-building_thumb" alt="British Embassy in Helsinki" /><p>On Wednesday, 24 April 2012, the British Embassy, in collaboration with the British Council Helsinki streamed their Olympic legacy &amp; sustainability seminar live to the internet.</p> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:30:38 GMT http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=757244382 2012-04-24T13:30:38Z HMA Matthew Lodge on the Arto Nyberg talk show http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=757220182 <img src="http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/4116432/19986111/22284202/matthew-lodge-194_thumb" alt="HMA Matthew Lodge" /><p>HM Ambassador Mr Matthew Lodge appeared as a guest on the popular YLE Arto Nyberg talk show on Sunday 22 April.</p> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:07:51 GMT http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=757220182 2012-04-24T13:07:51Z Job vacancy: Head of Corporate Services http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=756583182 <img src="http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/4116463/embassy-building_thumb" alt="British Embassy in Helsinki" /><p>Are you an experienced manager and leader, an innovative, self-starter? Do you thrive on challenge, have the drive and resilience to see a job through, and set and observe high standards of customer service?</p> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:06:42 GMT http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=756583182 2012-04-23T12:06:42Z Ambassador Lodge at the Finnish play adaptation of The King’s Speech http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=749721582 <img src="http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/4116432/715032182/715032682/kings-speech-without-mic_thumb" alt="HM Ambassador, Matthew Lodge at Kings Speech" /><p>The Helsinki City Theatre has attracted spectators this spring with an adaptation of the award-winning film The King&rsquo;s Speech.</p> Tue, 03 Apr 2012 09:57:03 GMT http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=749721582 2012-04-03T09:57:03Z Finnish Prime Minister, Jyrki Katainen, meets David Cameron http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=749351782 <img src="http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/4116432/19986111/22300522/london-overview-194x130_thumb" alt="London Skyline" /><p>The Prime Minister hosted the Finnish Prime Minister, Jyrki Katainen, at Downing Street on Friday 30 March where they discussed keys issues to the British-Finnish relationship</p> Mon, 02 Apr 2012 10:58:13 GMT http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=749351782 2012-04-02T10:58:13Z Sport Relief Mile 2012, Helsinki http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=746534382 <img src="http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/4116432/715032182/715032682/sport-relief_thumb" alt="2012 Sport Relief Charity Mile fun run" /><p>The British Embassy held a Sport Relief Mile charity event under the warm spring sunshine.</p> Tue, 27 Mar 2012 06:15:18 GMT http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=746534382 2012-03-27T06:15:18Z Acting on Renewables http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=745459082 <img src="http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/4116432/715032182/715032682/low-carbon-194x130_thumb" alt="Low Carbon Seminar" /><p>The time to act on low carbon and renewable energy is now, argues a seminar held at the British Embassy.</p> Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:44:02 GMT http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=745459082 2012-03-23T11:44:02Z Changes to UK Border Agency operations in Finland – opening of a mobile biometric clinic in Helsinki http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=731757482 <img src="http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/resources/en/jpg/4116432/19986111/22269740/embassy-winter_thumb" alt="British Embassy Helsinki winter view" /><p>The UK Border Agency will be closing its visa application point at the British Embassy in Helsinki on 8 March 2012, but, in partnership with WorldBridge Service, will be launching a weekly service, also from 8 March</p> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:30:58 GMT http://ukinfinland.fco.gov.uk/en/news/?view=News&id=731757482 2012-03-08T14:30:58Z