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…
“Athletes Without Limits” Event in Honor of Paralympics and International Women’s Day
A group of Finnish women gathered at the U.S. Embassy for a live stream viewing event on Tuesday, March 6. The members of the group…
President Donald J. Trump Proclaims March 2018 as Women’s History Month
Issued on: February 28, 2018 Our history is rich with amazing stories of strong, courageous, and brilliant women. Since America’s founding, women have played an…
U.S. Embassy Finland Switches to Biofuel (February 28, 2018)
Chargé d’Affaires, Donna Welton, visited Helen to commemorate the U.S. Embassy’s switch to biofuel-derived heating. The embassy started using this renewable energy source, a combination…
Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2018 U.S. Elections
February 14, 2018 Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller…
Announcing the 2017 ARC Grant Recipients! (January 30, 2018)
A record number four American Resource Center (ARC) Grants have been awarded in 2017 due to the exceptionally high quality of applications this year. The…
Remarks on Russia’s Responsibility for the Ongoing Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria (January 2
Remarks by Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson in Paris, France January 23, 2018 SECRETARY TILLERSON: Again, I want to thank Foreign Minister Le Drian…
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