Suomen suurlähetystö Nikosia- Embassy of Finland in Nicosia

04/09/2026

Today on September 4th we celebrate Finnish Food Day! In honor of the festive day, our Embassy chef Nicholas shows how to bake a true Finnish staple: the Karelian pie (karjalanpiirakka)!🇫🇮🥧

The Karelian pie is a beloved salty pastry originating from the historical Karelia region. The delicious pastries traditionally feature a thin, crispy rye crust and and a salty rice or barley porridge filling. The pies are best served warm with egg butter (munavoi) on top!🧈🥚

Karelian pies are very popular and one of the best known Finnish foods. They are a definite must-try for anyone visiting Finland!✨

03/09/2026

Embassy of Finland in Nicosia is supporting Women's Walk and Talk event in Famagusta, organised by CVAR and the Turkish Cypriot Association of University Women.

Join us on 27 September or 3 October for this wonderful event!✨

More info below👇

Women’s Walk and Talk tour of Famagusta by night

Starting at 5pm by bus at Agios Dometios Crossing

Join us on 27 September or 3 October!

We will be visiting the walled city of Famagusta with all the monuments lit up!

During our walk, there will be music, while local delicacies will be offered. You will hear the stories of those who lived in the monuments; you will see knights passing through and ladies-in-waiting walking along the narrow paths of Famagusta. You will try salep, nar juice, and sarma and, finally, you will enjoy the last act of Othello at his castle.

After the play, you'll have the option to either return to Nicosia with the first bus or stay for dinner in Famagusta and return with the second bus. Please inform us of your choice when you reserve your spot.

Men are also welcomed!

For more information and reservations, please call: 99630872, 22300994 // 00905428635676
Participation cost: €10/person

With the gracious support of the Swiss Embassy in Cyprus, the Irish Embassy in Cyprus and the Embassy of Finland in Cyprus.

Organised by CVAR and the Turkish Cypriot Association of University Women

31/08/2026

Our sincere condolences to the families of victims of the serious accidents taking place in Cyprus last weekend.

31/08/2026

Suomen suurlähetystön puhelinnumeroon +357 22 458 020 ei saa tällä hetkellä yhteyttä.

Pyydämme sen sijaan soittamaan puhelinnumeroon +357 22 458 088, puhelinvaihde on avoinna ma-pe 9-12.

Kun edustusto on suljettuna, voit hätätapauksissa ottaa yhteyttä ulkoministeriön päivystykseen: puhelin +358 9 1605 5555 tai [email protected]. Puhelut tallennetaan.

Pahoittelemme häiriötä.

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Det går för närvarande inte att nå Finlands ambassad på telefonnummer +357 22 458 020.

Vi ber er istället ringa numret +357 22 458 088. Telefonväxeln är öppen måndag-fredag kl. 9-12.

När ambassaden inte har öppet, kan du i nödfall kontakta utrikesministeriets konsulära jour: tfn +358 9 1605 5555 eller e-post [email protected]. Inte frågor om visum, visumärenden är inte akuta frågor som kräver behandling under jourtid. Samtalen spelas in.

Tack för er förståelse.

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The Finnish Embassy's phone number +357 22 458 020 is currently unavailable.

Instead, please call +357 22 458 088; the switchboard is open Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

When the Embassy is closed, you can in an emergency situation contact the Foreign Ministry's 24/7 service: tel. +358 9 1605 5555 or e-mail [email protected]. For consular emergencies only. No visa inquiries, visa matters are not urgent 24/7 service issues. Phone calls will be recorded.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

29/08/2026

Every year on the last Saturday of August, we celebrate Finnish Nature Day!🇫🇮🌲The day shows appreciation towards Finland's forests, lakes and wildlife that shape the every day life of Finns. Finland is the first country in the world to have such a dedicated festive day for nature!✨

The easiest way to celebrate Finnish Nature Day is to spend some time outdoors, breathe the clean air and appreciate the surroundings. The festive day highlights the joy of Finland's beautiful natural settings and their contribution to the wellbeing of citizens.🚶‍➡️🌾🍂

To mark the occasion, we gathered our Embassy staff's favorite pictures of Finland's charming, colorful and peaceful nature. Enjoy!🩵

27/08/2026

26/08/2026

A well-known fact: Finnish people love their saunas!🌡️🌿🪵 Perhaps less well known is why exactly sauna is such an important part of Finnish culture and identity.

Sauna is a centuries-old tradition in Finland, a sacred place for physical and spiritual cleansing, social bonding and embracing a sense of inner peace. Throughout its history, Finnish sauna has served many different practical purposes, for example offering a sterile place for childbirth and a location for healing rituals!🧖🧼

Nowadays, there are more than 3 million saunas in the country and most Finns have easy access to one, whether in their own home, at their summer cottage or at a public sauna. In 2020, Finnish sauna culture was recognized by UNESCO as an integral part of Finland's cultural heritage.✨

24/08/2026

З Днем Незалежності! Finland congratulates Ukraine and the Ukrainian people on your 35th Independence Day!

Our friendship goes back to 1918, and we have stood by your side throughout your years of independence.

We honour the courage and determination Ukrainians show every day in defending their freedom and independence.

Together with our partners, we will continue to support Ukraine, strengthen resilience that benefits us all, and work towards a just and lasting peace.

Finland stands with Ukraine today, tomorrow, and for as long as it takes.

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23/08/2026

Team ”Cyprus Embassy and friends” participated again the annual Helsinki Marathon, which took place this weekend. Ambassador Päivi Peltokoski wished the best of luck to Ambassador Demetris Samuel and his team on the day before. Well done runners! 🇨🇾🇫🇮🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
Cyprus Embassy in Helsinki
Kyproskissat ry
Suomi-Kypros yhdistys ry.

21/08/2026

This summer our Embassy took on an earnest task: to find out whether Cypriot ice cream is as delicious as Finnish!🍦🇫🇮🇨🇾

Did you know that Finland is among the countries that consume the most ice cream in the world per capita? During the springs and summers, the streets in Finnish cities are filled with ice cream stands. You can also find a large variety of ice cream in every grocery store all year long, even during the winter!☀️❄️

After much consideration and empirical research, we can say that Cypriot ice cream is tasty, flavorful and refreshing in the island's blazing heat. Almost as delicious as Finnish "jäätelö"!🍨

At the same time we want to say our heartfelt thank you and farewell to Sanna who has supported the staff at the Embassy during the summer holiday season. She has been an integral part of the team and assisted with consular services, administrative tasks as well as diplomatic duties - and of course with ice cream tasting. Thank you, Sanna, and welcome back to Cyprus!✨