Embassy of Belgium in Helsinki

07/09/2026

From Tallinn to Helsinki, one message resonated loud and clear: the future of science knows no borders.

Thank you to everyone who joined the events introducing the Einstein Telescope, a next generation observatory designed to detect gravitational waves with unprecedented sensitivity and open new possibilities for exploring our universe.

The inspiring discussions, new connections and shared enthusiasm for cutting edge research demonstrated the power of international collaboration in shaping tomorrow’s discoveries.

Listening to the universe requires more than technology, it requires partnership.



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©Marco Kraan/Nikhef
©R. Hurt/Caltech-JPL
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25/08/2026

What happens when design, culture, and conversation meet?

Join us for Design Diplomacy 2026.

Explore a remarkable building and hear fresh perspectives from Belgian designer Nel Verbeke and Finnish curator Sini Rinne-Kanto in a unique setting.

Registration required: https://helsinkidesignweek.com/events/design-diplomacy/?lang=en

📍 Kalliolinnantie 5 00140 Helsinki
📅 4 September 2026 I 5-7pm

Flanders in the Nordic Countries
Helsinki Design Week

Suosittu Design Diplomacy järjestetään tänä vuonna jo kymmenennen kerran. Tapahtuma avaa taas ovet suurlähettiläiden residensseihin – tiloihin, joihin vain harvoilla on mahdollisuus tutustua. Juhlavuoden ohjelmassa nähdään erityisen kiinnostavia vieraita ja keskusteluja.Design Diplomacy ...

12/08/2026

Our team is growing! 🎉

As Belgium’s ties with Finland and Estonia continue to flourish, our embassy team is expanding to meet new opportunities and challenges.

Today, we’re excited to introduce our new colleagues, who will help us advance in our goal of serving our communities across the region.

Let’s give them a warm welcome! 👏

13/07/2026

💥 Vigorous Warrior 2026, NATO’s largest military medical exercise, recently took place in Estonia, bringing together more than 2,000 participants from 32 nations.

Belgium was proud to play a key role, with around 100 Belgian personnel deployed in support of the exercise.

🩺 Throughout the deployment, our teams operated a highly mobile field hospital capable of providing life-saving medical care close to the front line, an essential link in the chain of care from point of injury to advanced medical support.

👉 By contributing to Vigorous Warrior 2026, Belgium helped strengthen NATO’s collective resilience, interoperability, and preparedness, ensuring Allied forces remain ready to protect, respond, and save lives in any circumstance.

🤝 Training together means being ready together.

07/07/2026

At 3 a.m., there are only two kinds of people: those asleep and Belgian football supporters.
 
In the early hours of this morning, the Residence of Belgium in Helsinki welcomed a spirited group of compatriots who chose football over sleep as Belgium faced the United States in the World Cup. Together, we celebrated with Belgian waffles, strong coffee, plenty of good humour and as the night progressed the occasional Belgian b**r. After a tense spell at 1–1, the Red Devils found another gear and delivered a performance that made the sleepless night well worth it.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped create a little corner of Belgium in Helsinki during the early Nordic sunrise.

Now, on to Spain. Since the match this Friday is at a more reasonable hour and the weather forecast looks good we propose to meet up at the Fan Zone at Oodi. Hope to see you there!

03/07/2026

We warmly invite the Belgian community to join us at the Residence to watch the Belgium vs USA match and cheer on the Red Devils together!

📅 Date: Tuesday 7 July 2026
⏰ Time: doors open at 2:45 am, kick-off 3:00 am
📍 Location: at the Residence, Kalliolinnantie 5 Helsinki

Registration is required by 12:00 noon, Monday 6 July via [email protected]

We look forward to sharing this match with you!

30/06/2026

Today we say goodbye to our great colleague and person Guillaume, as he begins an exciting new chapter.

For us it has been a true privilege to work alongside someone who consistently demonstrated professionalism, integrity and a remarkable work ethic.

While he will certainly be missed, we’re excited to see all that he will accomplish in his next adventures.

Thank you Guillaume, et à plus!

29/05/2026

We had the pleasure of cheering on the Belgian national Powerchair Hockey team!

This Thursday, 28 May, we were welcomed by and Mr. Marc Vergauwen, board member of World Ability Sport.

During this exciting match between Belgium and Australia at the Pajulahti Olympic and Paralympic Training Center, both teams delivered clutch performances in critical moments, but the match ended in a tie.

Powerchair Hockey is an inclusive, fast paced team sport designed for differently abled athletes. A discipline that shows high level performance, tactical intelligence and international competitiveness. These athletes prove that with equity, access, and opportunities, everyone can achieve infinite possibilities.

World championship 2026 in on this weekend. Don’t miss out and support our athletes!

06/04/2026

For the first time ever, we organised a viewing party of the Tour of Flanders in Helsinki 🇧🇪🚴‍♂️🇫🇮
Together with and we brought one of Belgium’s most iconic races and a slice of Flemish cycling culture to a Finnish audience.
The event was sold out well in advance, with a great crowd, a fantastic vibe and an unmistakably international atmosphere. Proof that the Tour of Flanders feels right at home even far beyond Belgium.
Great racing, great company and great food too: waffles, Belgian b**rs, chocolate and a proper Flemish stew to round it all off.
No Belgian winner this year, but a winning evening nonetheless. A first edition to remember — and definitely not the last. Credits to for the beautiful pictures

31/03/2026

Join us for biggest one day race on the 2026 road racing calendar! The Tour of Flanders, one of five monuments of cycling, will be screened at Peloton Cycling Eatery on Sunday April 5th. The event is presented by the Embassy of Belgium in Finland and the Nordic Gravel Series

A Belgian b**r (or soda) and traditional Belgian waffle is offered to all attendants.
If you are in for a true Tour of Flanders experience you can also order a Flemish stew with fries for lunch upon registering (vegan alternative available). An easter egg hunt is organised for all children attending the event. If the weather allows a social ride will be scheduled prior to the screening.

Start time screening: 15:00h
Easter egg hunt: 17:00h
End time: 19:00h

The event is free to join but registration is required. Limited to 120 persons.

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