Björn Savén Finnish American Scholarship Granted (August 13, 2019)
The annual Björn Savén Finnish American Scholarship was granted to Mr. Lassi Tervonen in a ceremony held at the U.S. Embassy on Tuesday, August 13,…
Coming Up: Zoohackathon 2019: Combating Wildlife Trafficking Through Innovation and Technology
MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON AUGUST 11, 2019 The Department of State’s Zoohackathon promotes technology solutions, builds cross-sector collaboration, raises awareness, and empowers communities…
U.S. Withdrawal from the INF Treaty on August 2, 2019
Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State August 2, 2019 On February 2, 2019, the United States provided its six-month notice of withdrawal from…
Commemorating the Anniversary Year Through Photographs (July 23, 2019)
On January 1, 2019, U.S. Embassy Finland and the Finnish Embassy in Washington, D.C. , embarked on a visual journey through our countries’ shared history.…
Celebrating 100 Years of U.S.-Finnish Diplomatic Relations by Visiting 100 Places / June 2019
To commemorate the anniversary year of the U.S.-Finnish diplomatic relations, the U.S. Embassy Finland is taking on a challenge. By the end of 2019, our…
Message for U.S. Citizens: American Citizen Services Newsletter – Summer 2019
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…
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Remarks to the Press (July 8, 2019)
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. In my address at the Claremont Institute back in May, called “A Foreign Policy from the Founding,” I made clear that…
Ambassador Pence Receives Donation of Diplomatic Artifact from Victor Ek for the U.S. Diplomacy Cent
U.S. Ambassador Robert Pence accepted a special donation on behalf of the United States from the company Victor Ek on July 3. Victor Ek Executive…
Screening of “Stonewall Uprising” to Celebrate Pride Week (June 25, 2019)
Please note: due to the huge success of the documentary night on Tuesday, “Stonewall Uprising” will be screened again at the National Museum of Finland…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Film Screening of Stonewall Uprising at the National Museum of Finland
June is Pride Month and U.S. Embassy Helsinki, together with the Pride-community, is hosting a screening of the documentary Stonewall Uprising (2010) at the National…
U.S. Embassy in Helsinki Celebrates the 243rd Independence Day of the United States (June 13, 2019)
U.S. Embassy Helsinki celebrated America’s 243rd Independence Day on Thursday, June 13, with more than 1,000 distinguished guests, including political and business leaders, academicians, artists,…
Congratulations to the New American Studies Grant Winners! (June 11, 2019)
Deputy Public Affairs Officer Ethan Tabor had the pleasure of congratulating the new American Studies Grant winners at the Kaisa Library on June 11, 2019.…
Celebrating 100 Years of U.S.-Finnish Diplomatic Relations by Visiting 100 Places / May 2019
To commemorate the anniversary year of the U.S.-Finnish diplomatic relations, the U.S. Embassy Finland is taking on a challenge. By the end of 2019, our…
2019 Future Leaders Grant Award Ceremony
The U.S. Embassy Helsinki hosted the 15 Finnish Future Leaders program participants and their families at the U.S. Embassy Innovation Center on May 10, 2019.…
Message for U.S. Citizens: American Citizen Services Newsletter – Spring 2019
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…
“Shared Spaces – Shared Values” Panel Discussion at Think Corner (May 9, 2019)
Professor of Sociology Eric Klinenberg from New York University discussed the future of democratic societies and social infrastructure in a public event arranged at the…
U.S.-Finland Centennial Exhibit Closing Reception at the Diplomacy Center (May 7, 2019)
100 years ago on May 7, 1919, the United States recognized Finland in a letter from Secretary of State Robert Lansing to Foreign Minister Rudolf…
On the Occasion of Europe Day (May 9, 2019)
Press Statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo Washington, DC May 8, 2019 In honor of Europe Day, I offer my best wishes to…
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