Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland http://www.finland.lt/Public/default.aspx?nodeid=38417&contentlan=2&culture=en-US Enjoying Midsummer the Finnish way http://www.finland.lt/Public/default.aspx?contentid=279085&nodeid=38417&contentlan=2&culture=en-US An American recounts memories of Midsummer in Finland: metal bands, seaside bonfires, barbecues and mosquito bites. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:16:35 GMT Culture 8e98c30d-ee35-464d-bce1-344f17e100db M.K Ciurliones foundation rewarded Taisto Tolvanen, Antanas Baranauskas and Leonidas Donskis http://www.finland.lt/Public/default.aspx?contentid=279079&nodeid=38417&contentlan=2&culture=en-US M.K Ciurliones foundation has made cooperation with many embassies operating in Vilnius for several years. This year the foundation and the Embassy of Finland in Vilnius together wanted to reward enlightened persons, who have promoted the relations of Lithuania and Finland in a significant way. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:12:20 GMT b18ef42a-4bec-44d1-8bcd-71442a5cb197 Experiencing the Finnish sauna http://www.finland.lt/Public/default.aspx?contentid=278413&nodeid=38417&contentlan=2&culture=en-US Sauna is a huge deal for the Finns, and a favourite topic. An American in Finland recounts sauna highlights and stories. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:00:05 GMT Culture 496707c2-9487-4d0f-aa5a-c1ee12477d33 A citizenship declaration can now be submitted online http://www.finland.lt/Public/default.aspx?contentid=278411&nodeid=38417&contentlan=2&culture=en-US The Finnish Immigration Service has expanded the range of applications for Finnish citizenship available online. Applicants must still pay a visit to a Finnish embassy abroad or a police station in Finland. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:56:40 GMT 7cf8a1a3-559e-488e-af41-429d1417adba Taste the summer in Finland http://www.finland.lt/Public/default.aspx?contentid=278059&nodeid=38417&contentlan=2&culture=en-US The Finnish summer means long days outside, summer cottages and fresh, seasonal cuisine (article includes recipes). Thu, 6 Jun 2013 13:15:49 GMT Culture 91d61057-ae87-4d89-9d36-4f7d7f7691f1 Free to explore Finland’s great outdoors http://www.finland.lt/Public/default.aspx?contentid=278058&nodeid=38417&contentlan=2&culture=en-US Anyone may roam the Finnish countryside freely, no matter who owns the land, thanks to the concept of Everyman’s Right. Thu, 6 Jun 2013 13:14:37 GMT Environment f0891423-a707-41dd-9274-ee8ea954d3ff Finland signed the international Arms Trade Treaty http://www.finland.lt/Public/default.aspx?contentid=278057&nodeid=38417&contentlan=2&culture=en-US Foreign Minister Tuomioja signed the international Arms Trade Treaty on behalf of Finland today, on 3 June 2013 in New York. Finland is one of the seven initiators of the Arms Trade Treaty, together with Australia, Argentina, Costa Rica, Japan, Kenya and the United Kingdom. Thu, 6 Jun 2013 13:11:38 GMT EN Turvallisuus a84c2279-4c9f-44d3-bf61-4cfe5bccfc51