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​25 years of Czechia in NATO

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“It is our common purpose, over time, to do for Europe's east what NATO has already helped to do for Europe's west. Steadily and systematically, we will continue erasing the line drawn in Europe by Stalin's bloody boot“, said the… more ►

Consular section of the Embassy closed on 26 March 2024

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The consular section of the Czech Embassy will be closed on Tuesday 26 March 2024. With urgent matters you can contact us at the email address helsinki.consulate@mzv.gov.cz or by phone during office hours. more ►

Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the ongoing Russian aggression against Ukraine

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Two years ago, Vladimir Putin launched a massive neo-colonial war against Ukraine, however, Russia's aggression has been going on for 10 years - since 2014, when its army annexed Crimea and sparked the armed conflict in eastern Ukraine. Russia's… more ►

​FUTURE FORCES Forum & Exhibition 2024

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Czechia will host the 15th edition of the biennial networking, expert panels and exhibition FUTURE FORCES FORUM (FFF) on 16 – 18 October 2024. It is an excellent opportunity to gain information about new trends and identified capability… more ►

INVENT ARENA 2024

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International Exhibition of Technical Innovations, Patents and Inventions, the only competitive exhibition in Czechia focused on patents, sustainable production and planet-friendly technological innovations will take place on 12-13 June 2024 in… more ►

​Czech Ideas – Workshop on Hydrogen Technology

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The upcoming on-line workshop “Czech Ideas” is focused on the topic of hydrogen technologies and will take place on September 26 at 13:00 (CET, GMT+2). more ►

​Czech digital health companies participated at the Radical Health Festival Helsinki

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Due to an ageing population and a shortage of doctors and other medical staff, the digitalization of healthcare in Finland is booming and there are many opportunities for foreign players. On 13-14 June 2023, a group of Czech companies… more ►

Czech VAFO Group opened Finland's largest dry pet food plant in Nokia, near Tampere

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Czech company VAFO has become the largest pet food producer in the Finnish market after completing its eighth plant. The factory is not only the largest pet food production plant in Finland, but also the most sustainable one in the local market.… more ►

Special Envoy for Energy Security held talks in Finland

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The Special Envoy for Energy Security of the Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Václav Bartuška, consulted with partners in Finland on 24-26 May 2023 security of supply, development of small modular reactors, issues of lack of harmonization in… more ►

​Statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic on World Press Freedom Day

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The World Press Freedom Day is annually observed on May 3. On this occasion, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic would like to express its gratitude to all brave journalists and media professionals and to reassure them of the… more ►

​The Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion has established a cooperation with Finnish researchers. They will focus on natural killer cells.

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The Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion (UHKT) and The Finnish Red Cross Blood Service (FRCBS) will jointly investigate the possibilities of treating blood cancers using "killer cells". Specific types of white blood cells can find a… more ►

​The new Czech President Petr Pavel takes office

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Czechia has a new president – Petr Pavel, a former army general who has extensive experience in the military and international relations. President Pavel's inauguration ceremony took place on 9th March 2023, marking the start of his… more ►

​Humanitarian Aid from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Helped Ukrainian Refugees with Shelter and Medical Care

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The Czech Republic has actively been providing aid to Ukraine since the first day of Russian aggression. In addition to supplying weapons and military equipment and receiving hundreds of thousands of refugees or voluntary collections of citizens… more ►

Czechia sends hundreds of heavy military systems worth tens of billions to Ukraine during the first year of Russian invasion

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In the first year of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Czechia has delivered dozens of tanks, combat and armoured vehicles and other heavy military systems to Ukraine. Roughly one third of the material came from the Czech Army, the rest was… more ►

​Roundtable on assistance to Ukraine

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On 23 February 2023, the Czech Embassy in Helsinki organized a roundtable on assistance to Ukraine after a year of successful defence against Russian aggression. The event was hosted by Czech Ambassador Adam Vojtěch and featured speeches by the… more ►

World Road Congress 2023 in Prague

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The XXVIIth World Road Congress will take place in Prague, Czechia from 2–6 October 2023. The theme of the PIARC Congress is “Prague 2023 – Together on the road again”. An apt theme given that the pandemic has kept us… more ►

​Czech MPs and Government Commissioner discussed hybrid threats in Helsinki

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The Czech Standing Commission on Hybrid Threats visited the European Centre of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats together with the Government Commissioner for Media and Counter-Disinformation and discussed future cooperation and current… more ►

Ambassador Vojtěch’s interview for Finnish newspapers

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Czech Ambassador to Finland Adam Vojtěch gave an interview to Finnish concern Lännen Media about Czech EU Presidency, Russia, Ukraine, Finland and pandemic. more ►

​Circular economy and upcycling as an opportunity for Czech companies in Finland

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Finland is one of the world's frontrunners in the circular economy, recycling and upcycling. In this area, there has been such rapid development all across different sectors in recent years that the country cannot do without partners and… more ►

Breakfast with Russian opponents of Putin’s regime

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On 12 December 2022, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki hosted a breakfast with Russian activists and opponents of Putin’s regime on the occasion of Human Rights Day. Russian activists discussed human rights violations in Russia… more ►

​President Niinistö at EU HoMs meeting on European security

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In the framework of the EU Presidency, the Czech Embassy in Helsinki organized a working luncheon of EU Ambassadors with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. The main topics included European security and the transatlantic bond. The future of… more ►

EU HoMs discussed current political affairs with representatives of the Prime Minister's Office

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As part of the EU Presidency, the Czech Embassy in Helsinki held a meeting of ambassadors with the leadership of the Finnish Prime Minister's Office. The main topic of discussion was the upcoming European Council on 15 December 2022, which will… more ►

​EU HoMs with Governor of the Bank of Finland on European economic policy

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On 28 November 2022, the Governor of the Bank of Finland, Olli Rehn, hosted a working lunch for ambassadors of the EU Member States, organized jointly by the Bank and the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki. The event focused on European… more ►

Discussion on energy crisis and possible solutions

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On 23 November 2022, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki hosted a round table on the current energy crisis and its solutions. On behalf of the Finnish side, the discussion was attended by a representative of the Ministry of Economy and… more ►

​Czech startups have attracted the interest of Finnish investors

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki organized an event for promising Czech startups, during which eleven of them had the opportunity to present their products and solutions to the Finnish venture capital funds and business angels and… more ►

Czech Space Week

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Czechia will host the Czech Space Week focused on space industry. The key event will be Space2Business, industrial day for space companies combined with an international conference. The Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs will organize a seminar… more ►

Visit to the Škoda Transtech factory

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On 11 October 2022, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki organized a visit of ambassadors and other representatives of the embassies of EU Member States to the factory of Škoda Transtech in Otanmäki, part of the Škoda Group. The company… more ►

National Coalition Party Chair Petteri Orpo at EU HoMs working lunch

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A working lunch with the Chairman of the National Coalition Party, Petteri Orpo was held at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki within its Presidency of the EU Council on 4 October 2022. The main topics were security, the war in… more ►

​EU HoMs' lunch with Minister for Foreign Affairs

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On 14 September 2022, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki hosted a working lunch between ambassadors of the EU Member States and Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto in the framework of the Czech EU Presidency. Ukrainian… more ►

Travelling to Czechia and COVID-19

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All obligations for travellers to Czechia from all countries, introduced in connection with COVID-19, have been abolished. more ►

​Future Forces Exhibition & Forum 2022 | PRAGUE

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The Czech Republic will organize the 14th edition of the biennial defence and security exhibition, expert panels and networking within the FUTURE FORCES FORUM (FFF) on 19 - 21 October 2022 in Prague. more ►

Ambassador Vojtěch meets President Niinistö

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On 5 August 2022, Ambassador Adam Vojtěch met with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö at his residence in Kultaranta. During the meeting, they discussed current topics such as the ongoing Czech EU Presidency and its priorities, Finland's accession… more ►

​Minister Tuppurainen at EU HoMs

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Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen was the guest and keynote speaker of the first meeting of EU Ambassadors in Helsinki. The main topics were the priorities of the Czech EU Presidency and the current security situation in Europe in… more ►

​Czech Primoco UAVs for Finland

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Over several months and in a series of meetings, the Czech Embassy in Helsinki has introduced Primoco company and its full range of unmanned solutions to Finnish security and law-enforcement forces and leading companies in the defence industry.… more ►

Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský visited Finland

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On 2 June 2022, Czech Minister of Foreign Affairs Jan Lipavský visited Helsinki, where he met with his Finnish counterpart Pekka Haavisto and Minister for European Affairs Tytti Tuppurainen. Minister Lipavský confirmed Czechia’s full… more ►

​Nanotechnology in healthcare - Czech solutions for Finland

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On 19 June 2022, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki hosted an economic diplomacy project focused on Czech innovative solutions in the field of health nanotechnology, which were presented by representatives of eight Czech companies,… more ►

​Security and energy implications of Russian aggression against Ukraine

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On 10 May 2022, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki hosted a roundtable discussion on the impact of Russian aggression against Ukraine on Finnish and European security and energy policy. Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign… more ►

Nordic Financial Digital Transformation Summit

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A leading European Salesforce summit partner Enehano Solutions is putting together a first-ever virtual conference "Nordic Financial Digital Transformation Summit'' in late April for banks and financial services companies. You can look forward… more ►

​Public collection for the purchase of defence equipment for Ukraine

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Through this public collection, you can contribute to the purchase of defence equipment, which is urgently needed and requested by Ukraine. The account is set up both in Czech crowns and in dollars or euros. more ►

Czech Ambassador to Finland Adam Vojtěch presented his Letters of Credence

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Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Finland Adam Vojtěch presented his Letters of Credence to the President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö on February 17, 2022. more ►

Summer Schools of Slavonic Studies 2022

Summer Schools of Slavonic Studies (Letní školy slovanských studií) are study courses organized by several public universities in the Czech Republic. The courses are primarily intended for foreign students, specialists (teachers, translators,… more ►

Broadway Palace - a unique cultural monument in the center of Prague and a unique investment opportunity

The Office of the Representation of the State in Property Matters (UZSVM) offers the Broadway Palace for sale in an electronic auction. more ►

Seminar on circular economy and upcycling

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On 16 December 2022, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki organised a Czech-Finnish seminar on the circular economy with a specific focus on upcycling. The purpose of the seminar was to learn about a progress and challenges in the field… more ►

Human Rights Day

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On 10 December, every year, we commemorate the international Human Rights Day as we mark the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The objective of the declaration was to ensure universal recognition and preservation of human… more ►

International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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Embassy of the Czech Republic in Finland, together with Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic, has joined the UN campaign against gender-based violence. The campaign launches 16 days of activism, starting from 25 November, the… more ►

​Opportunities for the Czech defence industries in Finland

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On October 27, 2021, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki, in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic, the Defence and Security Industry Association of the Czech Republic (DSIA) and the Association of Finnish… more ►

​Round table on security and the future of the EU

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On 12 May 2021, the Czech Embassy in Helsinki hosted a round table on the EU's strategic autonomy, the Strategic Compass and the Conference on the Future of Europe. The round table was attended by Sari Rautio, Director of the Security Policy… more ►

Calling all former international students of Czech universities

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The Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS) is launching its first online Alumni Networking Event connecting all international students who have studied at Czech higher education institutions. more ►

​Energy Cloud - Czech Ideas

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We would like to invite you to the new online workshop Czech Ideas. Its goal is to introduce promising Czech companies and products that have global ambitions to potential customers and investors. The event is co-organized by Czech state… more ►

​Czech Solutions for Electric Aviation in Finland

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On March 17, 2021, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki organized a virtual conference, during which Czech technical solutions in the field of electric aviation were presented, mainly to Finnish and Swedish, but also to Norwegian,… more ►

​Candidacy of the Czech Republic for Observer Status in the Arctic Council

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The Czech Republic officially applied for Observer Status in the Arctic Council in December 2020. Observer Status in the Arctic Council would increase the potential for mutual collaboration between scientists, researchers, universities and other… more ►

European Cyber Security Challenge 2021 - Czech chapter of AFCEA in Prague

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The European Cyber Security Challenge (ECSC) is a Europe-wide competition focused on cyber security to search cyber security talent across Europe and raise awareness of cyber security and its importance in public spaces. Since 2014 the… more ►

​Statement of the MFA on the Solidarity Day with Belarus

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The Czech Republic joins the International Day of Solidarity with Belarus, announced by the leader of the Belarusian opposition, Sviatlana Cichanouska, in the six months anniversary of the rigged presidential election. more ►

MFA Commemorates Human Rights Day

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The day of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has forever become the international Day of Human Rights. The Declaration was a firm commitment by States to protect the rights of everyone. 10th December provides a useful… more ►

​Czech Republic and OECD – 25 years: Past and Future

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic will hold an on-line conference dedicated to 25th Aniversary of the membership of the Czech Republic in the OECD on December 8, 2020, 9:30 – 13:00. The event will take place on Webex… more ►

​Wood & Innovations – Czech innovative solutions for Finland

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On October 29, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Helsinki organized an all-day virtual conference, during which a number of Czech innovative solutions and ongoing research projects related to wood processing and its use were introduced to… more ►

Opening of Exhibition Education for All – The Legacy of J. A. Comenius to the World

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The Embassy of the Czech Republic held an opening of exhibition Education for All – The Legacy of J. A. Comenius to the World, on 21 October 2020. more ►

​Czech government decides to tighten measures against the spread of Covid-19

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As of 22 October 2020 further, stricter preventive measures against the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus will come into force in the Czech Republic. Based on unfavourable growth numbers for the Covid-19 disease, the government of the Czech… more ►

​Round table on Finnish security and defence policy

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On October 19th, 2020 the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Finland held a round table on Finnish security and defence policy with the Ambassadors of Austria, Croatia, Germany and Poland and security and defence policy expert Matti Pesu from… more ►

Round Table on Hybrid Threats

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On October 10th, 2020 the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Finland held a round table on hybrid threats with the Ambassadors of Canada, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia and Slovakia. Finland was represented by the Ambassador for… more ►

Emergency Measure to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

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The Czech Republic has entered the state of emergency on 5 October. With that, new measures focused on mass events and catering establishments were introduced. more ►

Czech films at the Helsinki International Film Festival

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Two Czech films "Caught In the Net" and "Painted Bird" will be screened at Helsinki International Film Festival this year. more ►

Vladimír Dlouhý - Candidate of the Czech Republic for the post of Secretary General of the OECD

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On Tuesday, September 1, 2020, the Czech Republic officially submitted the nomination of its candidate Mr. Vladimír Dlouhý for the position of Secretary General of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). more ►

Street Art Festival in Pasila

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Czech street artist ChemiS completed his second mural in Pasila (Helsinki). The new work reflects social networks and thematically coresponds with his previous 3D painting in Pasila from 2018. more ►

Conditions for the entry to the Czech Republic for EU citizens

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As a result of the crisis measures issued by the Government, it is not possible to travel to the Czech Republic for the purpose of tourism or visiting friends. It is possible for foreigners to travel to the Czech Republic only for essential… more ►

Online Concerts at the Prague Spring Festival

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This year's Prague Spring International Music Festival is exceptional, as the audience will not be present in the concert halls. The alternative programme will consist of 11 concerts, which will be broadcast live from the stages of five concert… more ►

Czech Culture online

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in cooperation with the Czech Centers has prepared an overview of Czech online cultural projects. more ►