Finland's Canberra embassy closure sparks 200,000 passport applications and global memes
Finland's embassy in Canberra became an internet sensation after announcing its closure on November 10. Ambassador Arto Haapea noted the embassy is the only one in the region processing passport applications, serving 10,000 Finnish passport holders in Australia. The announcement spurred global memes and over 200,000 applications for a tourism campaign promoting Finnish cuisine.
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Published 12 Nov 2026, 00:48 UTC · Updated 12 Nov 2026, 00:50 UTC
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