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The visit of the President of Iceland will cause exceptions to traffic arrangements in central Helsinki

Publication date 6.10.2025 12.47
Type:News item

President of the Republic of Iceland, accompanied by her spouse, will pay a state visit to Finland from 7 to 8 October 2025 at the invitation of President of the Republic of Finland and his spouse.

The Police are responsible for the safety and security of the events and the related traffic arrangements.

President Stubb and Mrs Innes-Stubb will receive President Tómasdóttir and Mr Skúlason at an official welcome ceremony on Tuesday 7 October in front of the Presidential Palace in Helsinki. The public will be able to follow the ceremony from the Market Square at around 10.00.

Traffic in front of the Presidential Palace will be stopped during the ceremony. The disruption will last about one hour, starting around 9:30 a.m.

The events of the visitors may require temporary traffic arrangements and short traffic delays mostly in the Helsinki city centre. The police will ensure the safety of the events and direct traffic if necessary.

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