Finland

The International Finno-Ugric Student Conference (IFUSCO) took place at the University of Helsinki from 11–15 May. This is an annual event that brings together students, activists, and young researchers interested in Uralic languages and peoples. This year marked the 41st time that IFUSCO was organised, with approximately 140 participants, most of whom attended in person.

The Estonian National Museum (ENM) has opened an exhibition titled “The Peoples of the Northern Forests” at the Finnish Hunting Museum in Riihimäki, Finland. Opening …

The Karelian Cultural Society celebrated its 120th anniversary in Helsinki on 10-12 April 2026. The celebrations included a reception at the town hall, a Karelian disco and the Society's annual meeting.

On 12 April, the 18th issue of Alkukoti ("Homeland"), a Finnish-language magazine introducing Finno-Ugric peoples, their languages, and cultures, was presented at the M.A. Castrén Society’s premises in Helsinki.

The Tartu branch of the Finnish Institute has move to Tampere House at the beginning of this year, turning the building into a broader centre for Finnish culture. At the beginning of 2026, the Ainola Centre has begun operating there.

The 17th issue of Alkukoti, an annual magazine published by Sukukansojen ystävat ry, was published at the beginning of April. After a break, the association of friends of Finno-Ugric Peoples in Finland has published a substantial issue, including several articles from Estonia.

Professor Emerita, linguist Raija Bartens (1933-2025) died at the age of 91 on 5 March 2025 in her hometown Göttingen, Germany. Raija Bartens graduated in …

The Executive Board of the Saami Parliament in Finland recommended the election committee to be reappointed ahead of the 24 June repeat elections.

Alexander Stubb, the President of Finland, will be on a state visit to Estonia from 27 to 29 May.

The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland decided that the vote must be considered invalid due to a significant amount of individuals omitted from the election list.

Last December, the Finnish Government submitted a proposal to Parliament to amend the law on the Saami Parliament. The aim is to promote the realisation of the right of self-determination of the Saami and to improve the working conditions of the Saami self-government and the Saami collections, especially with regard to language and culture. The proposal implements Petter Orpo's government programme and has been drafted in cooperation with the Saami Parliament.

Je'vida and Máhccan are among the nominees for the Finnish Jussi Award.