The ARC Grant 2018 Application Period is Now Open! (Sept 17, 2018)
The American Resource Center’s annual scholarship provides a grant to students of Finnish nationality, enrolled at a Finnish university, who are currently working on a…
The Importance of U.S. Midterm Elections Explained by Honorable Congressmen Davis and Frost (August
The U.S. Embassy hosted retired Congressmen Tom Davis (R-VA, 1994-2008) and Martin Frost (D-VA, 1979-2005) August 27-30 for a series of programs on U.S. elections…
Message for U.S. Citizens: American Citizen Services Newsletter – Summer 2018
Our American Citizen Services newsletter includes information and updates intended for the U.S. citizen community traveling or residing in Finland. The newsletter is distributed to…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2018 U.S. Elections
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number…
President Trump and the First Lady’s Visit to Helsinki (July 15-16, 2018)
President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited Helsinki on July 15-16, 2018. They met with President Sauli Niinistö and Jenni Haukio of…
The 2018 Trafficking in Persons Report
The Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report is the U.S. Government’s principal diplomatic tool to engage foreign governments on human trafficking. It is also the world’s…
U.S. Embassy in Helsinki Celebrates the 242nd Anniversary of American Independence (June 20, 2018)
One June 20, 2018, Ambassador and Mrs. Pence welcomed over 1,000 friends and guests to celebrate the 242nd anniversary of American independence at the U.S.…
On the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr (June 14, 2018)
Press Statement by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo On behalf of the U.S. Department of State, I extend my best wishes to our Muslim friends…
Anchoring the Western Alliance (June 5, 2018)
Remarks by A. Wess Mitchell, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs. The Heritage Foundation, Washington, DC, June 5, 2018. Good morning everyone, it’s…
The 2017 International Religious Freedom Report
The annual Report to Congress on International Religious Freedom describes the status of religious freedom in every country. The report covers government policies violating religious…
Ambassador Pence Presented his Credentials to President Sauli Niinistö on May 24
Ambassador Pence presented his credentials to President Sauli Niinistö on May 24, 2018. “We have a very strong bilateral relationship with Finland. It’s as good…
Congratulations to the New ARC Grantees! (May 21, 2018)
The U.S. Embassy Finland hosted the winners of the 2017 American Resource Center (ARC) Grant 2017 at a ceremony in the Embassy’s Innovation Center on…
Apply Now for the 2018 Select USA Investment Summit! (May 15, 2018)
The 2018 SelectUSA Summit Registration is Open ! The SelectUSA Investment Summit, June 20-22 is the highest-profile event dedicated to promoting foreign direct investment (FDI)…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland
Location: Finland, countrywide Event: The U.S. government remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may employ a variety of…
Public Lecture: The American Presidency and the 2018 Congressional Elections
U.S. Midterm Elections will be held in November 2018. What factors are relevant for thinking about how the election will go? In this presentation, Dr.…
Message for U.S. Citizens: American Citizen Services Newsletter – Spring 2018
Our American Citizen Services newsletter includes information and updates intended for the U.S. citizen community traveling or residing in Finland. The newsletter is distributed to…
“Making Democracies Resilient to Modern Threats” Seminar Explored New Threats to Democracies
On March 14, 2018, Chargé d’Affaires Donna Welton delivered remarks to open the Fulbright Finland seminar “Making Democracies Resilient to Modern Threats” at Metropolia University…
Annual Observance of International Women’s Day (March 8, 2018)
Press Statement Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson Washington, DC March 8, 2018 As we commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8th, the United States renews…
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