Maria

EU, Eastern Mediterranean and Eastern Europe. 🇫🇮🇨🇾🇪🇺

[Ursula von der Leyen @vonderleyen]

The EU remains steadfastly committed to the reunification of Cyprus, fully in line with UN Security Council resolutions and principles, values and legislation of the EU.

We strongly support the efforts of the UN Secretary-General and his Personal Envoy to resume negotiations.

EU has an important role to play.

We stand ready to actively contribute and step up its efforts to support the UN led process, including through the active engagement of its Special Envoy, Johannes Hahn.

[Finland in Cyprus @FinlandinCyprus]

Ahead of the working visit by @PresidentCYP the 🇫🇮 & 🇨🇾 maritime business delegations met in Helsinki. Finland and Cyprus commit to further strengthening excellent maritime cooperation. Read the joint press release by @lvmfi & @maritimeCyprus⬇️
https://t.co/rKrFIbu5Dg

[Giulia Bertezzolo 🇪🇺 @GBertezzoloEC]

IMAGINE biking across the Green Line, virtually getting rid of the Cyprus division! 🚴 🚴 🚴
Today we knocked down another barrier: started the work to rehabilitate the Pedieos/Kanlıdere river in Nicosia. 🇪🇺 🕊️
🌿A green corridor for walking, cycling and meeting!

[Maria @marpunenn]

The programme for this year’s Europe Day in Nicosia looks great - really makes me wish I could be there! 🇪🇺

[AB Bilgi Merkezi - EU Infopoint @AB_Bilgi]

🇪🇺Let’s Celebrate Europe Day Together!
Europe Day is almost here! Join us at Ledra Palace this Saturday, 10 May, for a celebration packed with live music, colourful performances, fun activities, and more! 🎈🎶

[António Costa @eucopresident]

Full support for the @UN Secretary-General's efforts on the Cyprus settlement talks taking place today and tomorrow in Geneva.

We reiterate our firm commitment to the reunification of Cyprus, through a comprehensive settlement on the basis of a bizonal and bicommunal federation and in accordance with the relevant UNSC resolutions.

The European Union stands ready to play its role and step up its efforts to support this process.

[Maria @marpunenn]

Meeting DG @ChristophidouEU was very inspirational! As a young professional in these tumultuous times, hearing advice that is encouraging but also underlines the importance of hard work is very valuable.
Ready to catch glimmers of hope and put in the work to build a better future

[Themis Christophidou @ChristophidouEU]

The world around us might be uncertain,
but today, after exchanging w/ our new BlueBook #trainees, I come out w/
1️⃣ certainty:
That they are promising, young Europeans w/ passion, ready to build a better future
A key moment to join #DGREGIO & help shape a stronger #CohesionPolicy

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Strengthening sanctions against Putin's shadow fleet and coordinating efforts with our allies were the key topics of my meeting with President of Finland Alexander Stubb @alexstubb.

We also discussed defense assistance for Ukraine and investments in the production of Ukrainian long-range weapons.

I also shared details of my engagements with the new U.S. Presidential administration, as well as my meetings and discussions with European leaders. It is crucial to work together with all allies to develop reliable security guarantees that will ensure true peace and prevent the return of aggression.

We are grateful to Finland for its unwavering support and for all efforts to end the war.

🇺🇦🇫🇮

[Maria @marpunenn]

My favorite season in #Cyprus 🇨🇾 💚

[Maria @marpunenn]

Last day at the @Ulkoministerio Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland 🇫🇮 (for now…)
Thank you for the interesting months working with the Legal and Consular Services at the #MFA !
Next stop ➡️ enjoy my late holidays somewhere warm(er) ➡️ continue working for democracy 🇪🇺

[Finland in the OSCE @Finland_OSCE]

Today, Finland takes over the @OSCE Chairpersonship with a focus on upholding OSCE principles, supporting Ukraine, and strengthening the organization’s resilience in order to address complex security challenges.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/NDUyuAh0mV

#OSCE25FI #ResilientTogether

[Constantinos Kombos @ckombos]

Congratulations to my counterpart @elinavaltonen for taking over the @OSCE Chairpersonship for 2025. You can count on 🇨🇾 support.

As we mark this year the 50th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act, we reiterate the importance of the principles outlined in this founding document of the OSCE, for the benefit of the Organization.

@OSCE remains of crucial importance for the security and dialogue in the OSCE area and beyond.

@ulkoministerio
@Finland_OSCE
@FinlandinCyprus
@CyprusinAustria
@CyprusinFinland

[Maria @marpunenn]

Honoring my #Ingrian heritage with the fabulous #Sudenmorsiamet ensemble! 💛💙❤️
Besides Christmas songs we will perform old Ingrian songs, poems and other music.
Sudenmorsiamet do very meaningful work in making Ingrian culture better known and bringing it closer to the people!

[Maria @marpunenn]

Happy independence day Finland! 💙🤍🇫🇮
As we Finns say, to be born in Finland is like winning the lottery.
As President @alexstubb said, representing Finland is very easy - how could it not be; we are the happiest nation in the world after all.
Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää Suomi!

[Maria @marpunenn]

Great results especially because the people of Moldova chose their destiny themselves, despite the hybrid influence and politics of fear. Kudos to this brave nation and stong leader! 🇲🇩🇪🇺

[Europe Elects @EuropeElects]

Moldova, EU membership referendum:

100% counted

The proposed amendment to the Constitution was approved by 50.46% of the voters.

In favour: 50.46%
Against: 49.54%

Turnout: 49.24%

➤ https://t.co/fZfVdfPRau

[Cyprus in Finland @CyprusinFinland]

Happy #IndependenceDay #Cyprus!
Ζήτω η Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία!
Kıbrıs Cumhuriyeti kutlu olsun!
🇨🇾🇪🇺🇨🇾🇪🇺🇨🇾

[Maria @marpunenn]

Happy national day to Cyprus and all Cypriot people! 🇨🇾🤍

Time I spent on the island while working for 🇫🇮 foreign service was very precious and unforgettable.

Also - on this important day my work for the MFA🇫🇮 continues, albeit from home base. Nice to go back to this scenery!

[Maria @marpunenn]

As the days get colder and darker in Finland, enter τραχανασ! This ”fast food” comfort food comes together quickly from - in my bowl - mixture of grain and fermented milk. Made it a bit of a fusion by adding in pieces of Finnish rye bread 🍂

[Harri Mäki-Reinikka @MakiReinikkaUM]

President Stubb: With our allies, we need to pay particular attention to the interfaces of the economy, technology and security. Finland has a lot to offer; in many sectors we punch above our weight and are a sought-after partner.#SLSK2024

[thisisFINLAND @thisisFINLAND]

In Helsinki, kids under 16 can enjoy free 'playground meals' during summer in over 50 parks. Since the 1940s, this tradition ensures each child gets a meal and meets new friends. No registration needed—just bring utensils and enjoy a warm, communal meal!

#CultureConnections

[Maria @marpunenn]

🇨🇾 kiinnostava ilmiö; MEPiksi valittiin 24-vuotias tubettaja Fidias, jolla ei ole aiempaa poliittista kokemusta. Nyt hän pyytää katsojiltaan mielipiteitä päätöksentekoonsa
💡suurin osa Fidiasin äänestäjistä +30v
💡Fidias on kehunut mm. 🇫🇮 koulutusjärjestelmää julkisesti!

[Fidias Panayiotou @Fidias0]

Ursula von der Leyen, Yes or No?