The Prime Minister and leading members of the Finnish Government were present here at the opening of the Legation of Israel. Members of the diplomatic corps, state and municipal officials and representatives of the communal life of the country joined members of the Cabinet, the presiding officer of Parliament and the Chief of Staff of the Finnish Army at the ceremony.
As the Year Turns, Support the Journalism You Trust. JTA covers the stories shaping Jewish life around the world — with the depth this moment calls for. As you reflect on the year ahead, consider a gift that keeps independent Jewish journalism strong.
The Archive of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency includes articles published from 1923 to 2008. Archive stories reflect the journalistic standards and practices of the time they were published.
