Updated: December 14, 2020 U.S. Citizen Travelers: Enroll for alerts at
step.state.gov . Country-Specific Information: The number and incidence of new COVID-19 cases has increased in Finland. The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare reports that the epidemiological situation could worsen rapidly.
Certain national and regional restrictions and recommendations are in place to slow down and prevent further spread. Entry and Exit Requirements: Are U.S. citizens permitted ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 14 December, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, Notification | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19, COVID-19 Information
PRESS STATEMENT
MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE DECEMBER 6, 2020 On behalf of the United States of America, I congratulate the people of Finland as you celebrate your independence. The United States and Finland are strong partners, working together to promote democracy, human rights, global security, innovation, and the rule of law. We are also expanding our economic and people-to-people ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 8 December, 2020 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. & Finland, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Finland's Independence Day, Michael R. Pompeo, Press Statement
In accordance with Department of State and Government of Finland health guidelines, the embassy’s consular section is operating at reduced capacity due to Covid-19 precautions and restrictions. The consular section anticipates demand for consular services during the winter holiday period will far exceed available resources. As a result, we will continue to provide a reduced level ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 30 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, News, Visas | Tags: Consular Services, COVID-19
K-1 visa applicants who are named plaintiffs in Milligan v. Pompeo should email HelsinkiIV(at)state.gov for guidance on scheduling a visa interview. (This update does not apply to K-1 visa applicants who are not named plaintiffs. Please continue checking our website for updates.)
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/k-visa-processing-update.html Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 27 November, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, News, Visas | Tags: K-1, Visas
Event: Data breach and cyber extortion. Extortionists have demanded payments from U.S. citizens to stop their records from being published online after hackers breached client files of a local psychotherapy center for a second time between the end of November and March 2019. Further information can be obtained at:
https://www.kyberturvallisuuskeskus.fi/en/news/questions-and-answers-victim-identity-theft-or-data-leak Actions to Take: The National Cyber ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 26 October, 2020 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Security Alert
Deputy Public Affairs Officer Nazanin Berarpour had the pleasure of congratulating the American Studies Grant 2019 winner, Annika Tuominen, in the Esplanade Park on September 28, 2020. Ms. Tuominen graduated in spring 2020 from the Tampere University, School of Architecture, and the title of her awarded Master’s Thesis is “Access to Subway: Design Solutions for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 29 September, 2020 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Embassy, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: American Studies Grant
United States Embassy in Helsinki, Finland Message for U.S. Citizens: DON’T LET THE ELECTIONS PASS YOU BY September 28, 2020 If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election, it is important to ACT NOW! Don’t wait. Return your voted ballot right away! Remember, U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 28 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: 2020 Elections, Absentee Voting, Message for U.S. Citizens
On September 13, 2020, a coalition of tribes including the Hopi Tribe, the Pueblo of Acoma, the Pueblo of Zia, and the Pueblo of Zuni reburied their ancestors at the Mesa Verde National Park. Working closely with the tribes, the National Museum of Finland returned the remains of 20 ancestors. The U.S. Ambassador to Finland, Robert ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 22 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, News, President of the United States, Press Releases, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Mesa Verde, Repatriation, White House
United States Embassy in Helsinki, Finland Message for U.S. Citizens: RETURNING YOUR BALLOT SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 Election Day is six weeks away! By now, you have likely registered to vote and requested your ballot. You may have even received it. What’s next? Here are answers to common questions we have been fielding from overseas voters ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 21 September, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: 2020 Elections, Absentee Voting, Message for U.S. Citizens
Issued on: September 17, 2020 12:21 P.M. EDT THE PRESIDENT: Okay, thank you very much for being here as we commemorate the return of historic Native American artifacts and sacred remains to American soil. That’s a big thing. They’ve been working on this for a long time. Long, long time. Many, many years. With us today ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 18 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Ambassador Pence, President Trump, Remarks, Repatriation
Press Release September 17, 2020 Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado, United States of America On Sunday, September 13, a coalition of tribes including the Hopi Tribe, the Pueblo of Acoma, the Pueblo of Zia, and the Pueblo of Zuni repatriated and reinterred ancestors and associated funerary objects at the Mesa Verde National Park. The National ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 17 September, 2020 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, History, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Ambassador Pence, Mesa Verde, National Museum of Finland, press release
We are now accepting applications for the American Studies Grant 2020! The U.S. Embassy Finland’s annual scholarship provides a grant to students of Finnish nationality, enrolled at a Finnish university, who are currently working on a Master’s Thesis on a United States related topic. We welcome applications from all fields of study. The grant is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 15 September, 2020 | Topics: Education, Embassy, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: American Studies Grant
Location: Helsinki, Finland Event: The Embassy is aware of a demonstration planned for 1 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2020, in Kaivopuisto Park in Helsinki, Finland. Actions to take: Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests Monitor local media for updates Keep a low profile For further information: U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 28 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News
United States Embassy Helsinki, Finland Message for U.S. Citizens: VOTING FROM ABROAD August 26, 2020 American citizens can vote from wherever they are—including Finland! With November 2020 elections around the corner, here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about voting from abroad. Q: Should I show up at the embassy on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 26 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: 2020 Elections, Voting
Blog post by Ethan Tabor who served as Deputy Public Affairs Officer at U.S. Embassy Finland in 2017-2020 I had a conversation with a colleague a few months ago about doing a series of personal social media posts highlighting the top 10 or 20 things I love about Finland. We ultimately decided to turn it ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 14 August, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: #thingsiloveaboutfinland, Finland
On August 6, 2020, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of State lifted the Global Level 4 Health Advisory. The Global Advisory, initially put in place on March 19, 2020, advised U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. The Global ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 7 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland (August 4, 2020) Location: Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all US citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email us with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 4 August, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland (July 27, 2020) Location: Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all US citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 27 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland (July 20, 2020) Location: Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all US citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 20 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Information for visa applicants: As of August 03, 2020, the United States Embassy in Finland is resuming certain immigrant and nonimmigrant visa services, including: F, M, and some J visa applications. While the Embassy aims to process cases as soon as practicable, there is likely to be increased wait times for completing such services due to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 16 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, News | Tags: Consular affairs, COVID-19
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland (July 13, 2020) Location: Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all US citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 13 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
United States Embassy Helsinki, Finland Message for U.S. Citizens: Summer 2020 Voting Message July 10, 2020 In order to vote in the November 2020 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a
Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2020 . Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 10 July, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: 2020 Elections, Elections, Message for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland (July 6, 2020) Location: Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all US citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 6 July, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland Location: Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all US citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email us with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 29 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland Location: Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all US citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 22 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland (June 15, 2020) Location: Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all US citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 15 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland (June 8, 2020) Location: Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all US citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 8 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Press Release June 5, 2020 American Resource Center lopettaa toimintansa 7.6.2020. Yhdysvaltain suurlähetystö kiittää Helsingin yliopiston kirjastoa ja kaikkia asiakkaita hyvästä yhteistyöstä vuosien varrelta. *** American Resource Center will close on June 7, 2020. The U.S. Embassy thanks the Helsinki University Library and all customers for their close cooperation over the years. The ARC was originally ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 5 June, 2020 | Topics: American Spaces, Embassy, News | Tags: American Resource Center, ARC
Location: Helsinki, Finland Event: The Embassy is aware of a demonstration planned for 5:00 p.m. this afternoon in the vicinity of Senate Square. Actions to Take: · Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests · Monitor local media for updates · Keep a low profile. For further information: · U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland +(358) (9) 616-250 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 3 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert — U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland (June 1, 2020) Location: Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all US citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email us with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 1 June, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland (May 26, 2020) U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all U.S. citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID-19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email us with your suggestions ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 26 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland (May 18, 2020) Location: Helsinki, Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all U.S. citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID-19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email us ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 18 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland (May 11, 2020) Location: Helsinki, Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all U.S. citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID-19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email us ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 11 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson May 7, 2020 The following is a joint statement by the U. S. Secretary of State and the Foreign Ministers of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, and Slovakia. Begin text: Marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in 2020, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 8 May, 2020 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Media Note, VE-Day
Location: Helsinki, Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all U.S. citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID-19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email us with your suggestions at
HelsinkiACS@state.gov . Effective March 17, U.S. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 4 May, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland (April 27, 2020) Location: Helsinki, Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all U.S. citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID-19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email us ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 27 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland (April 20, 2020) Location: Helsinki, Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all U.S. citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID-19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email us ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 20 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland (April 14, 2020) Location: Helsinki, Finland Event: Health Alert U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a weekly update to ensure all U.S. citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID-19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email us ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 14 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a daily update to ensure all US citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email us with your suggestions at
HelsinkiACS@state.gov . (NEW) The Government of Finland
announced that restaurants and bars ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 6 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a daily update to ensure all US citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email us with your suggestions at
HelsinkiACS@state.gov . (NEW) International commercial flight options currently exist in Finland. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 3 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a daily update to ensure all US citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email us with your suggestions at
HelsinkiACS@state.gov . (NEW) On March 31, 2020, the Department of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 2 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a daily update to ensure all US citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email us with your suggestions at
HelsinkiACS@state.gov . International commercial flights continue to depart
Helsinki-Vantaa airport and
Mariehamn airport . U.S. citizens ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 1 April, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Helsinki will be sending a daily update to ensure all US citizens in Finland have the latest information about COVID19 and local conditions. Updated information will be prefaced with (NEW). If different or additional information would be useful, please email us with your suggestions at
HelsinkiACS@state.gov . International commercial flights continue to depart
Helsinki-Vantaa airport and
Mariehamn airport . ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 31 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
International commercial flights continue to depart
Helsinki-Vantaa airport and
Mariehamn airport . U.S. citizens seeking to depart Finland should work with the airlines to arrange travel. Departing U.S. citizens should monitor the entry and exit requirements of any third country they are transiting, available on the U.S. Embassy’s
COVID-19 Information page for that country. The Police of Finland have published updated guidance, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 30 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
On March 27, 2020, the Government of Finland enacted movement restrictions on entry to and departure from the Uusimaa region. These restrictions will be in effect for the period of March 28 to April 19, 2020. The official announcement may be viewed on the Government of Finland’s
website . The Police of Finland have provided additional guidance. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 28 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
The
Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare has confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Finland. Effective March 17, U.S. Embassy Helsinki has suspended routine consular services. For emergency American Citizens Services, including emergency passports, please visit our
website for additional information. Many travelers worldwide have reported unexpected flight cancellations and limited flight availability. If your travel has been disrupted, please contact your airline. The Department of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 27 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
Finnair has advised the Embassy that it will operate an extra flight to the United States tomorrow. U.S. Citizens can book a flight to Miami on Mar 27th directly from
www.finnair.com . At present, international commercial flights continue to depart
Helsinki-Vantaa airport through various air carriers. U.S. citizens seeking to depart Finland should work with their chosen airlines to arrange ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message for U.S. Citizens
On March 25, 2020, the Government of Finland announced movement restrictions on entry to and departure from the Uusimaa region. These restrictions will be in effect for the period of March 27 to April 19, 2020. The official announcement may be viewed on the Government of Finland’s
website . Actions to Take: Consult the
CDC website for the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 26 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Message to U.S. Citizens
At present, international commercial flights continue to depart
Helsinki-Vantaa airport and
Mariehamn airport . U.S. citizens seeking to depart Finland should work with the airlines to arrange travel. Departing U.S. citizens should monitor the entry and exit requirements of any third country they are transiting, available on the U.S. Embassy’s
COVID-19 Information page for that country. Actions to Take: · Consult the
CDC website ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 25 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, News | Tags: Alert, Message to U.S. Citizens
March 19, 2020 The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 20 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Notification
Location: Finland Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 153,000 reported cases worldwide. As of March 17, U.S. Embassy Helsinki will suspend appointments for consular services until April 9. For emergency services, please see below for contact information. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Exclude
Information for visa applicants regarding novel coronavirus: As of March 13, 2020, the United States Embassy in Helsinki, Finland is cancelling routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments. We will resume routine visa services as soon as possible but are unable to provide a specific date at this time. The MRV fee is valid and may ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 16 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, News | Tags: Coronavirus, COVID-19
In order to ensure you have the most current information regarding COVID-19 and its impact on travel to the United States, you should visit
www.dhs.gov and
www.whitehouse.gov . There you will find information about President Trump’s proclamation from March 11 regarding the travel restrictions on foreign nationals who have been in the Schengen zone. The restrictions do ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 13 March, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: COVID-19
Global efforts are focused on lessening the spread and impact of the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus. The President is deploying the full range of U.S. resources to contain and prevent the spread not just at home, but also across the globe. The U.S. Embassy in Helsinki appreciates the efforts of the Finnish government and health officials ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 12 March, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: COVID-19
Welcome to join us for a free screening of Academy Award winner Green Book (length 2:31) at Kino Regina movie theater at Central Library Oodi (Töölönlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki) on Tuesday, February 25, at 13:00! The event is organized in cooperation with National Audiovisual Institute. Please pick up your free ticket from Kino Regina ticket box ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 11 February, 2020 | Topics: Culture, Embassy, Events, Exclude, News, Public Affairs | Tags: Black History Month, Green Book
Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Helsinki, Finland (February 7, 2020) Location: Helsinki, Finland Event: The Embassy is aware of a demonstration planned for 3:00 p.m. this afternoon in front of the Embassy of the United States at Itäinen Puistotie 14 B, 00140 Helsinki, Finland. The U.S. Embassy has advised its personnel to avoid the demonstration ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 7 February, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Exclude, News | Tags: Demonstration Alert
U.S. Embassy Finland supports a variety of projects through its Small Grants Program, which is designed to support non-profit organizations in the implementation of programs advancing U.S.-Finnish relations. The embassy is now accepting proposals for projects with a start date of May 1, 2020 – December 31, 2020. Funding ranging from $2,000 to $20,000 will ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, Exclude, News, Public Affairs | Tags: Grants, Small Grants Program
On January 31, 2020, the President issued a Presidential Proclamation (P.P.) titled “
Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting 2019 Novel Coronavirus .” “Entry of aliens who were present in China, excluding the Special Autonomous Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, within 14 days prior to their arrival at the port of entry in the United States is suspended, per Presidential Proclamation. If you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 3 February, 2020 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, News, President of the United States | Tags: Presidential Proclamation
United States Embassy Helsinki, Finland Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting in 2020 U.S. Elections January 21, 2020 Registering to vote and submitting a ballot is fast, easy, and can be done from anywhere in the world! Start by confirming your voter registration with your state. Some states require absentee voters to register annually so you ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 21 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: 2020 Elections, Absentee Ballot, Absentee Voting, Elections, Message for U.S. Citizens, Voting
The diplomats and friends of the U.S. Embassy Finland took on a challenge in 2019 by trying to visit 100 places around Finland to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the diplomatic relations – and we did it! Here is the complete list of the places we visited: (1/100) Lampivaara Amethyst Mine (2/100) Uunisaari sauna, Helsinki ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 13 January, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: USFIN100
To commemorate the anniversary year of the U.S.-Finnish diplomatic relations, the U.S. Embassy Finland took on a challenge. By the end of 2019, our American diplomats and friends of the Embassy community decided to try and visit 100 places in Finland – and we did it! From Lampivaara Amethyst Mine in January to Visulahti in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 9 January, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: USFIN100
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 American diplomats and friends of the Embassy community will try to visit 100 places in Finland. Can we do it? Follow along as we journey through Finland to celebrate the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 9 January, 2020 | Topics: Embassy, Exclude, Featured Event, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: USFIN100
Location: Finland, countrywide Event: Heightened Middle East Tensions There is heightened tension in the Middle East that may result in security risks to U.S. citizens abroad. Out of an abundance of caution, U.S. Embassy personnel and other U.S. citizens in the Republic of Finland are encouraged to maintain a high level of vigilance and practice ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 8 January, 2020 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert
Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor December 13, 2019 The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor (DRL) announces an open competition for organizations interested in submitting applications for projects that support religious freedom globally. Combatting Anti-Semitism in EUR $1,000,000 DRL’s goal, in partnership with the Special Envoy to Monitor ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 19 December, 2019 | Topics: News, Notification | Tags: NOFO
READOUT OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON DECEMBER 17, 2019 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo spoke today with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin. Secretary Pompeo congratulated Prime Minister Marin on her new role. They exchanged views on Transatlantic unity, Finland’s leadership in 5G technology, and prospects for continued ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 18 December, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State
The winners of the 2019 Ambassador’s Entrepreneurial Challenge 2019 were selected on Friday, December 13, 2019, after a competition at the beautiful Oodi Library. Congratulations to Hugo Stepanoff, Eino Elsinen, and Niilo Nylund from team Charity Map (Ressun peruskoulu Helsinki) and Faruk Hodzic, Emilia Svahn and Lise Strandberg from team The Last Straw (Högstadiet i ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 17 December, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Finland | Tags: AEC, Ambassador's Entrepreneurial Challenge
Location: Finland, countrywide Event: During the holiday season, there are ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by violent extremist ideology throughout Europe. Violent extremists continue to focus on locations such as Christmas holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other soft targets frequented by tourists. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 12 December, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert
The U.S. Embassy in Helsinki is pleased to invite applications for the 2020 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institutes for upper secondary school students. The institute is hosted by Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana, and will take place in June and July 2020 with approximately 45 students: up to 35 European students and 10 ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 21 November, 2019 | Topics: Education, Embassy, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Finland | Tags: Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Institute, BFTF
Press Statement by Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo November 4, 2019 Today the United States began the process to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. Per the terms of the Agreement, the United States submitted formal notification of its withdrawal to the United Nations. The withdrawal will take effect one year from delivery of the notification. As noted in
his June 1, 2017 remarks , President Trump made the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Finland | 5 November, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Paris Agreement
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 American diplomats and friends of the Embassy community will try to visit 100 places in Finland. Can we do it? Follow along as we journey through Finland to celebrate the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 4 November, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: USFIN100
Location: Helsinki, Finland Event: The Embassy is aware of a demonstration planned for 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 21, in the vicinity of the Chilean Embassy at Erottajankatu 11, 00130 Helsinki, Finland. The U.S. Embassy has advised its personnel to avoid the demonstration area and exercise caution if near a large public gathering or protest. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 21 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert
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 U.S. citizens registered with the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Please register with us through the
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
American Citizen Services Newsletter, Fall 2019 (PDF, 3 MB)
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 21 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Newsletter
Location: Helsinki, Finland Event: The Embassy is aware of a demonstration planned for 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2019, in the vicinity of the Kammpi Shopping Center in Helsinki, Finland. The U.S. Embassy has advised its personnel to avoid the demonstration area and exercise caution if near a large public gathering or protest. Actions ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 21 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert, Demonstration Alert
Location: Helsinki (Kaivopuisto Area), Finland Event: The U.S. Embassy is aware of a scheduled demonstration expected to take place in the Kaivopuisto area of Helsinki, Finland, on October 14, beginning at 15:30. The U.S. Embassy has advised its personnel to avoid the demonstration area and exercise caution if near a large public gathering or protest. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 21 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Alert, Demonstration Alert
The Travel Advisory for the Republic of Finland was updated on September 27, 2019. There are no substantive changes from the prior Travel Advisory. See the full Travel Advisory on
travel.state.gov . The Department of State provides safety and security information for every country of the world to help you assess for yourself the risks of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 11 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens
Location: Helsinki, Finland Event: The Embassy is aware of a demonstration planned for October 10 at 4:00 p.m. in the vicinity of the Parliament House in Helsinki, Finland. The U.S. Embassy has advised its personnel to avoid the demonstration area and exercise caution if near a large public gathering or protest. Actions to Take: Avoid ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 10 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Demonstration Alert
Please join us for a public lecture on Iran by Professor Gawdat Bahgat at Helsinki University on Tuesday, October 15, at 14:15! Since the early 1990s global powers and the Islamic Republic of Iran have been engaged in intense negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program, ballistic missiles and regional policies. Both sides do not speak with ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 8 October, 2019 | Topics: Education, Events, Exclude, News, Public Affairs, Speeches | Tags: Helsinki University, Public Lecture
President of the Republic of Finland Sauli Niinistö made an official working visit to the United States and met President of the United States Donald Trump in Washington D.C. on Wednesday, 2 October 2019. The meeting occurred during the 100th anniversary of the diplomatic relationship between Finland and the United States.
President Donald J. Trump is Celebrating 100 Years of Successful Diplomatic Relations with Finland CELEBRATING A CENTURY-LONG PARTNERSHIP: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 3 October, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, President of the United States, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Ambassador Pence, President Niinistö
The U.S. Embassy Finland’s annual scholarship provides a grant to students of Finnish nationality, enrolled at a Finnish university, who are currently working on a Master’s Thesis on a United States related topic. We welcome applications from all fields of study. The grant is intended to help the student to complete his/her Master’s Thesis. Details ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 20 September, 2019 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Exclude, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Finland | Tags: American Studies Grant
To celebrate the anniversary year 2019, the U.S. Embassy in Finland and the Finnish Embassy in Washington, D.C., compiled a
photo exhibition highlighting many memorable moments in the 100 years of shared diplomatic history. Thanks to our partner League of Finnish-American Societies, the exhibition is now touring Finland: July 23-August 15: Lappeenranta September 2-15: Joensuu September 19-October ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 11 September, 2019 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: USFIN100
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 American diplomats and friends of the Embassy community will try to visit 100 places in Finland. Can we do it? Follow along as we journey through Finland to celebrate the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 10 September, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: USFIN100
U.S. Embassy Helsinki, in collaboration with SAM (Suomi-Amerikka Yhdistysten Liitto) and Amcham Finland, will host a lecture commemorating 100 years of U.S. – Finnish diplomatic relations, featuring Dr. Edward Rhodes from the George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government. The lecture, Freedom & Federalism vs. Fear – Championing Values and Identities in the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 9 September, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, Events, Exclude | Tags: Message for U.S. Citizens
We are now accepting applications for the Great Decisions 2019 discussion group! Great Decisions is America’s largest discussion program on world affairs by the Foreign Policy Association. The program model involves reading the Great Decisions briefing book, watching the DVD, and meeting in a group to discuss the most critical global issues facing America today ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 3 September, 2019 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Exclude, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: GD, Great Decisions
Welcome to join us for Professor Edward Rhodes’ public presentation “Federalism and U.S. Elections” The event will be held at Helsinki University Kaisa Library (Fabianinkatu 30, 7th floor.) Opening remarks by Fulbright Bicentennial Chair in American Studies Scott Buchanan, University of Helsinki. *** Edward Rhodes is a professor of Government and International Affairs at George ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 28 August, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Exclude, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Federalism, Public Presentation, U.S. Elections
U.S. Embassy Finland was proud to support the travel of two American poets to this year’s Runokuu literary festival. Renee Gladman is a poet, novelist, essayist, and artist, who has published prose works including the Ravicka series of novels and the crime novel, Morelia; the poetry collection, Calamities; and a monograph of drawings, Prose Architectures. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 27 August, 2019 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Embassy, Events, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Runokuu
Please join us for a public event “AI for Better Business and a Better World – How to tackle some of the most difficult problems in the world with AI and to create great businesses” at Helsinki University Think Lounge (Yliopistonkatu 4, Helsinki) on Wednesday, August 28, at 12:00-13:30. The speakers include Dr. Catherine Havasi ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 23 August, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Exclude, News, Science & Tech, U.S. & Finland | Tags: AI, AiRo, Fulbright Finland Foundation, Helsinki University, MIT Media Lab
Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto joined Ambassador Robert Pence for a reception honoring American Fulbright grantees on August 20, 2019. The event also marked the 70th anniversary of the ASLA-Fulbright Program and the 100th anniversary of the Finnish-U.S. diplomatic relations. For the academic year 2019-2020, the Fulbright Finland Foundation awards close to 100 grants for Finns ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 21 August, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Foreign Minister Pekka Haavisto, Fulbright Finland Foundation, FulbrightFIN70, Kuksa, USFIN100
Application period for the 2020 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute has started! We are accepting applications until January 31, 2020. More information:
https://fi.usembassy.gov/education-culture/educational-exchange-programs/benjamin-franklin/ *** It was a perfectly ordinary winter afternoon when I first heard about the Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute (BFTF for short). Reading the program description, I instantly felt that this ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 19 August, 2019 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Embassy, Exclude, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Finland | Tags: Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Institute, BFTF
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, 2019. Ambassador Pence, Mr. Björn Savén, and Kristiina Helenius from the League of Finnish-American Societies congratulated Mr. Tervonen for the 35 000 euro grant for PhD studies in economics at ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 14 August, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Embassy, Events, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Finland | Tags: Björn Savén Finnish American Scholarship, League of Finnish-American Societies, SAM Finland
The U.S. Embassy in Helsinki and
Korkeasaari Zoo organized the first Zoohackathon in Finland and in the Nordic region at Karhulinna, Korkeasaari Zoo, November 9 – 10, 2019. 15 developers, designers, and project managers participated in the event, forming teams to create applications, systems, and tools to help reduce demand for trafficked wildlife products. The embassy’s Deputy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 14 August, 2019 | Topics: Education, Environment, Events, News, Science & Tech, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Zoohackathon
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 the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty due to the Russian Federation’s continuing violation of the treaty. The U.S. withdrawal pursuant to Article XV of the treaty takes effect today because ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 2 August, 2019 | Topics: News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Press Statement
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. The project’s title, “100 Years – 100 Images,” explains it all. Together, we collected 100 images of memorable moments in the 100 years of shared diplomatic history with the U.S. Embassy and the Finnish Embassy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 23 July, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, History, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: USFIN100
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 American diplomats and friends of the Embassy community will try to visit 100 places in Finland. Can we do it? Follow along as we journey through Finland to celebrate the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 23 July, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: USFIN100
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 U.S. citizens registered with the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Please register with us through the
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
American Citizen Services Newsletter, Summer 2019 (PDF 3.44 MB)
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 22 July, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Newsletter
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 the Trump administration has embarked on a foreign policy that takes seriously the founders’ ideas of individual liberty and constitutional government. Those principles have long played a prominent role in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 9 July, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Human rights, Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State, Universal Declaration of Human Rights
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 Chairman Michael Cederkreutz donated the original 1898 commission of Victor Ek as a vice consul in Helsinki. (
In PDF 1,05 MB) The commission, which predates U.S.-Finnish diplomatic relations by more than ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 8 July, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, History, News | Tags: Ambassador Pence, Diplomatic Relations, USFIN100
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 (Pride House/Auditorium) on Wednesday, June 26, at 16 – welcome! *** This year is the 50th anniversary of Stonewall in New York City, which launched the American and global LGBT+ ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 26 June, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Embassy, Events, News | Tags: Helsinki Pride, Pride, Stonewall 50
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 Museum of Finland on Tuesday, June 25, at 17:00. Admission to this event is free. Stonewall Uprising (2010): Veteran filmmakers Kate Davis and David Heilbroner explore the dramatic event that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 20 June, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Events, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Helsinki Pride
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, and representatives of the media, NGOs, youth, and entrepreneurial organizations. In his remarks, the U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Finland Robert Frank Pence highlighted the Centennial of U.S.-Finnish diplomatic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 14 June, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: July 4
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. Heidi Pennanen from the University of Helsinki was awarded for her Master’s Thesis “International Space Law and Space Resource Utilization – United States’ Approach to Freedom of Use.” Salla Uusitalo ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 12 June, 2019 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Events, News, Public Affairs, Study in the U.S. | Tags: American Studies Grant
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 American diplomats and friends of the Embassy community will try to visit 100 places in Finland. Can we do it? Follow along as we journey through Finland to celebrate the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 11 June, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: USFIN100
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. Each of the participants received an award certificate signed by U.S. Ambassador to Finland Robert Pence and officials from the Embassy’s partners on the project – AFS Finland and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 21 May, 2019 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events, News, Public Affairs, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Finland | Tags: AFS Finland, Future Leaders
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 U.S. citizens registered with the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Please register with us through the
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
American Citizen Services Newsletter, Spring 2019 (PDF, 3.3 MB)
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 14 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Newsletter
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 Helsinki University Think Corner on May 9, 2019. He was joined by three local panelists, Professor of Urban Geography Mari Vaattovaara at the University of Helsinki; Manager of Urban Space ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 10 May, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Public Affairs | Tags: Helsinki University, Tiedekulma
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 Holsti. On May 7, 2019, Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Patrick Murphy gave his remarks at the centennial exhibit closing reception held at the Diplomacy Center in Washington, D.C. Acting ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 9 May, 2019 | Topics: Featured Event, News | Tags: USFIN100
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 the citizens of the European Union on behalf of all Americans. The United States and the European Union have a strong and enduring partnership born out of shared history, values, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 9 May, 2019 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Europe Day
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 American diplomats and friends of the Embassy community will try to visit 100 places in Finland. Can we do it? Follow along as we journey through Finland to celebrate the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 8 May, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: USFIN100
Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo delivers remarks entitled “
Looking North: Sharpening America’s Arctic Focus ,” in Rovaniemi, Finland, on May 6, 2019.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 7 May, 2019 | Topics: Exclude, Speeches, U.S. & Finland, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Arctic, Rovaniemi
May 2, 2019 Location: Finland, countrywide Event: Finnish press have reported a police investigation into a potential threat against the Iso Omena mall in Espoo to take place on Friday, May 3, 2019. According to media reports the threat was made on the anonymous Tor network regarding a firearms attack. Finnish authorities are actively investigating ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 2 May, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Security Alert
Please join us for a public event “Shared Spaces – Shared Values: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality and Polarization” at Helsinki University Tiedekulma (Yliopistonkatu 4, Helsinki) on Thursday, May 9, at 13-15. Professor of Sociology Eric Klinenberg from New York University discusses the future of democratic societies and social infrastructure. He highlights the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 30 April, 2019 | Topics: Culture, Embassy, Events, Exclude, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Helsinki City, Helsinki City Library, Helsinki University, Public Event, Social Infrastructure, Tiedekulma
The U.S. Embassy celebrated the 100th anniversary of U.S.-Finnish diplomatic relations at Musiikkitalo on April 17, 2019. The program included a joint concert by a clarinet quartet from the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Band and a clarinet ensemble from Kaartin Soittokunta, as well as an overview of U.S.-Finnish relations since 1919, welcome ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 23 April, 2019 | Topics: Events, Featured Event, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: 100th Anniversary, Diplomatic Relations, USFIN100
On behalf of the Government of the United States, it is my great pleasure to congratulate the Romani people on the occasion of International Roma Day. On this day, we recognize the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Romani people and their contributions to the dozens of countries around the world in which they ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 8 April, 2019 | Topics: Human Rights, News, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Human rights, International Roma Day, Secretary of State
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 American diplomats and friends of the Embassy community will try to visit 100 places in Finland. Can we do it? Follow along as we journey through Finland to celebrate our ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 1 April, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, News | Tags: 100 Places, USFIN100
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 American diplomats and friends of the Embassy community will try to visit 100 places in Finland. Can we do it? Follow along as we journey through Finland to celebrate the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 4 March, 2019 | Topics: Embassy, Featured Event, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: USFIN100
The U.S. Embassy Finland is pleased to announce the recipients of the ARC Grant 2018 scholarship which is an annual grant to students of Finnish nationality, enrolled at a Finnish university, who are currently working on a Master’s Thesis on a United States related topic. The selection panel consisted of Counselor for Press and Cultural ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 25 February, 2019 | Topics: American Spaces, Embassy, News, Scholarships and Exchanges, U.S. & Finland | Tags: ARC, ARC Alumni, ARC Grant, Scholarship
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 U.S. citizens registered with the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Please register with us through the
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
American Citizen Services Newsletter, Winter 2019 (PDF, 1.54 MB)
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 29 January, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Newsletter
Location: Helsinki (Kaivopuisto Area), Finland Event: Local authorities have notified the Embassy of a scheduled demonstration expected to take place in the Kaivopuisto area of Helsinki, Finland, on December 21, beginning at 12:00 p.m. The demonstration is expected to begin near the Olympic Terminal and proceed toward the U.S. Embassy, located at Itäinen Puistotie. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 21 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Demonstration Alert
The U.S. Embassy’s 6th annual Ambassador’s Entrepreneurial Challenge (AEC) finals took place in Helsinki December 13 – 14, 2018. The AEC is a nationwide program in which middle and high school students form teams to pitch original entrepreneurial concepts in English. The U.S. Embassy invited 16 teams (46 students and 12 mentors) from around Finland ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 17 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Education, Embassy, Events, News | Tags: AEC, Ambassador's Entrepreneurial Challenge, Entrepreneurship
The U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, with support from the Department of State’s Global Engagement Center, has provided a $500,000 grant to the European Center of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats (Hybrid CoE) to support its work to increase preparedness, build resilience, and defend against hostile state influence activities. The grant will help partner states to ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 12 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, Press Releases | Tags: HybridCoE, press release
The U.S. Embassy Finland has migrated to a new Electronic Recruitment Application (ERA) for announcing available vacancies at the mission. Interested candidates will also apply for open vacancies through ERA. Our website includes detailed instructions on how to create your ERA account, search for open vacancies, and apply for vacancies. The webpage includes the instructions ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 12 December, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Job Opportunities, News | Tags: Embassy, ERA, Job opportunities
Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Good morning. Secretary General Terhi Suominen, Ambassador Jukka Valtasaari. Members of the Atlantic Council. Dear guests and friends. I want to thank the Atlantic Council for inviting me here today to share a few observations about the current relationship between the United States and Finland. I very much admire the work ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, News, Speeches | Tags: Atlantic Council of Finland
December 7, 2018 Location: Finland, countrywide Event: During the holiday season we remind U.S. citizens in Finland to remain vigilant due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe. Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations, including holiday markets, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Embassy, News, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Security Alert
The deadline for the ARC Grant 2018 application period has been extended. Please send in your application by December 21, 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 Master’s Thesis on a United States related topic. We ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 7 December, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Scholarship
Iranian President Rouhani has once again called for the destruction of Israel. He referred to it as a “cancerous tumor” and a “fake regime.” Such statements inflame tensions in the region by seemingly calling for war. At an international conference on Islamic unity, Rouhani also encouraged Muslims worldwide to unite against the United States. This ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 28 November, 2018 | Topics: Key Officials, News, Political Affairs, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Remarks, Secretary of State
Location: Helsinki (Kaivopuisto Area), Finland Event: Local authorities have notified the Embassy of a scheduled non-violent demonstration expected to take place in the Kaivopuisto area of Helsinki, Finland, on November 9, beginning at 2:00 p.m. The demonstration is expected to begin near the Olympic Terminal and proceed toward the U.S. Embassy, located at Itäinen Puistotie. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 9 November, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consul General, Embassy, Exclude, Messages for U.S. Citizens, News | Tags: Alert, Demonstration Alert
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Helsinki Book Fair , one of the biggest annual cultural events in Finland, drew a record 85,600 visitors this year. Ambassador Pence joined program director Ronja Salmi to open the fair, which featured the United States as the theme country for the first time. In his brief remarks, Ambassador Pence emphasized the meaning of literature and libraries ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 30 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Culture, Embassy, Events, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Cecilia Samartin, Jennifer Clement, Patricia Lockwood
Outlaw Regime: A Chronicle of Iran’s Destructive Activities. Report prepared by U.S. Department of State.
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U.S. Ambassador Robert Pence visited Rovaniemi October 11-12 as part of the U.S. delegation to the Arctic Environment Ministers Meeting. The U.S. delegation was headed by Judith Garber, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs. The United States aims to safeguard U.S. security, economic and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Economic Issues, Environment, News | Tags: Ambassador Pence, Arctic, Economic growth, Sustainable development
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 U.S. citizens registered with the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Please register with us through the
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 16 October, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Newsletter
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 U.S. citizens registered with the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Please register with us through the
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The United States is proud to be the featured theme country at the 2018 Helsinki Book Fair! Three prominent American authors will visit the book fair and the U.S. Embassy exhibit will feature programs that showcase a diverse range of authors and topics. Jennifer Clement, President of PEN International, will appear on the main stage, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 2 October, 2018 | Topics: Art & Culture, Culture, Embassy, News, Public Affairs, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Helsinki Book Fair
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 Master’s Thesis on a United States related topic. We welcome applications from all fields of study. The grant is intended to help the student to complete his/her Master’s Thesis. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 17 September, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, American Spaces, Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: American Resource Center, ARC, ARC Alumni, ARC Grant
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 in Helsinki and Turku. In addition to public events at the University of Helsinki and the John Morton Center in Turku, Mr. Davis and Mr. Frost spoke with young political ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 10 September, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Embassy, Events | Tags: Helsinki Media High School, Midterm Elections, 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 of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 20 August, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: 2018 Elections, Absentee Voting, U.S. Citizens in Finland, Voting
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 Finland at the Mäntyniemi Residence. President Trump met with President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation at the Presidential Palace on July 16, 2018. At the same time, Secretary of ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 18 July, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, News, President of the United States, U.S. & Finland, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Michael R. Pompeo, President Niinistö, President Putin
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 most comprehensive resource of governmental anti-trafficking efforts and reflects the U.S. Government’s commitment to global leadership on this key human rights and law enforcement issue. It represents an updated, global ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 29 June, 2018 | Topics: Human Rights, News, Official Reports, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Michael R. Pompeo, Trafficking in Persons
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. Embassy in Helsinki. As part of the “Iconic America” theme, the party featured classic American cars, the Statue of Liberty, as well as guest appearances from Darth Vader, Superman, Uncle ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 21 June, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News | Tags: July4
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 and partners celebrating Eid al-Fitr. This holiday marks the end of Ramadan, a month of fasting, charity, compassion, and reflection. Eid al-Fitr reminds all of us in the United States ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 15 June, 2018 | Topics: News, Press Releases, U.S. Secretary of State | Tags: Eid al-Fitr, Michael R. Pompeo
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 really great to see a lot of friends in the audience and I appreciate you all being here today. I’d like to thank Heritage Foundation for inviting me to speak ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 11 June, 2018 | Topics: Europe & Eurasia, News, Speeches
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 belief and practices of groups, religious denominations and individuals, and U.S. policies to promote religious freedom around the world. This report covers the period between January 1 and December 31, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 30 May, 2018 | Topics: News, Reports | Tags: International Religious Freedom
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 as any we have in the world, and I intend to do everything we can to strengthen it, preserve it, enhance it as we move forward,” Ambassador Pence said Monday, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 25 May, 2018 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, News, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Ambassador Pence, Diplomatic Relations, President Niinistö
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) in the United States. Featuring senior government officials, C-Suite business executives, and other thought leaders, each Summit focuses on a timely theme related to the U.S. investment environment, industry trends, and new opportunities. As SelectUSA’s signature event, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Finland | 15 May, 2018 | Topics: Business, Events, News | Tags: SelectUSA
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 tactics, such as violent assaults and kidnappings. In the past they have used knives, guns, and vehicles as ramming devices. They may target schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations, transportation hubs, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 4 May, 2018 | Topics: Alert | Tags: Alert
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 U.S. citizens registered with the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Please register with us through the
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 29 March, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Newsletter
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 of Applied Sciences in Helsinki. The seminar explored new threats to democracies in the modern era, such as misinformation and influence campaigns, as well as the development of democratic responses ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 14 March, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, News, Speeches | Tags: Fulbright Finland Foundation
Please join us for a public lecture by Ethan Tabor at the Kaisa Library Auditorium (Fabianinkatu 30, 7th floor) on Tuesday, March 20, at 5 pm. Over the past several years, the “Rust Belt” has emerged a major topic in contemporary narratives about the United States. What is the Rust Belt? Where is it? Is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 9 March, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Events, Exclude, News | Tags: Ohio, Rust Belt, Steel
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 our steadfast commitment to addressing inequalities between women and men at home and abroad and reaffirms the importance of advancing the status of women and girls globally. We will continue ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 8 March, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases | Tags: International Women's Day, Rex Tillerson
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 represented a wide range of organizations that focus on supporting persons of disabilities, sports, or both. A few past and present athletes were also present. The event preceded both the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 6 March, 2018 | Topics: Embassy, Events, News, Public Affairs | Tags: Paralympics, Sports
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 integral part in American innovation and productivity, while simultaneously raising generations of lively children and providing leadership in their local communities. Time and time again, women have demonstrated resilience in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 2 March, 2018 | Topics: News, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Women's History Month
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 of biogas and wood pellets, on February 1, 2018. The U.S. Embassy is the first embassy in Finland to make this switch, although some public buildings, such as Eduskuntatalo (the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 28 February, 2018 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, News | Tags: Biofuel, Environment, Innovation Center, LEED
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 than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 15 February, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Absentee Ballot, Voting
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 for hosting today’s signing ceremony for the launch of the International Partnership Against Impunity for the Use of Chemical Weapons. This meeting was about two things: stopping chemical weapons attacks ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 24 January, 2018 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches | Tags: chemical weapons, Rex Tillerson, Syria
On the first day of the Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Institute (BFTF or simply The Ben as I would soon know it), the organizers sat us down in the lecture hall that would soon become our home and begun to tell told us about what was to come. They spoke of rules, classes, and all ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 10 January, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, Exclude, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., Success Stories | Tags: Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Institute, BFTF
January 03, 2018 The U.S. Embassy in Finland is pleased to announce a Town Hall hosted by Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Donna Ann Welton on Thursday, February 1, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will include presentations from representatives of the Embassy’s Consular Section and Social Security Administration Federal Benefits Unit. The Town ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 3 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Town Hall Invitation, U.S. Citizens in Finland
January 3, 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 U.S. citizens registered with the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki, Finland. Please register with us through the
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Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 3 January, 2018 | Topics: Alert, Consular Affairs, Messages for U.S. Citizens, U.S. Citizen Services | Tags: Newsletter
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Worldwide Caution
On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I wish all the best for the people of Finland as you celebrate the 100th anniversary of your independence. The United States and Finland share a deep bond rooted in a mutual commitment to democratic institutions, regional security, and human rights. Finland is a ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 7 December, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Press Releases, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Finland 100, Finland National Day, Rex Tillerson
Due to large crowds and likely traffic disruptions in major metropolitan areas on Finnish Independence Day, Wednesday, December 6, 2017, U.S. Embassy Helsinki advises U.S. citizens to follow local police guidance and remain alert to the possibility of crime or civil disturbance. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 5 December, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages
On November 31 and December 1, 2017, the U.S. Embassy organized the
Ambassador’s Entrepreneurial Challenge (AEC) finals in Helsinki. This nationwide program invites middle and high school students to form teams of up to four to pitch, in three-minutes, an original entrepreneurial concept in English. Post received more than 150 applications in early October from which it selected ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 1 December, 2017 | Topics: Business, Embassy, Events, Exclude, News, Public Affairs | Tags: AEC, Ambassador's Entrepreneurial Challenge
Ambassador’s Entrepreneurial Challenge 2017 – an entrepreneurial contest for students around Finland – is culminating in national finals this week. On Thursday, November 30, 15 teams arriving from different regions (Rovaniemi, Oulu, Turku, Tampere, Vaasa, Kuopio, Jyväskylä, and the capital area) meet in Helsinki for a day of exciting workshops. On Friday, December 1, teams pitch their ideas to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Finland | 30 November, 2017 | Topics: Business, Embassy, News | Tags: AEC, Ambassador's Entrepreneurial Challenge
Remarks by Rex W. Tillerson, Secretary of State, and Jane Harman, President and CEO of the Wilson Center. The Wilson Center, Washington, DC, November 28, 2017 MS HARMAN: Good morning. I’m Jane Harman, president and CEO of the Wilson Center. Happy to be talking to a packed crowd and to welcome Secretary Rex Tillerson back ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 29 November, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, News, Speeches | Tags: Europe, Rex Tillerson
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the heightened risk of terrorist attacks throughout Europe, particularly during the holiday season. U.S. citizens should exercise caution at holiday festivals and events. This Travel Alert expires on January 31, 2018. Recent, widely-reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 22 November, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe
U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis congratulated Finland on its 100 years of independence and praised its contributions to democracy and global security during his November 6 – 7 trip to Helsinki. After meeting with President Sauli Niinistö on November 6, Mattis welcomed the “deepening bilateral and NATO defense partnership with Finland” and applauded the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 9 November, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Key Officials, Press Releases, Speeches, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Jim Mattis, President Niinistö, Secretary of Defense
Please join us for a public lecture by Tricia Brown at the Kaisa Library Auditorium (Fabianinkatu 30, 7th floor) on Tuesday, October 24, at 5 pm. Traditional stories are the heart of indigenous identity. The right to tell stories that have been passed on for generations is an indigenous cultural right. What happens when other people publish ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 18 October, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, Art & Culture, Culture, Events, Human Rights | Tags: Alaska, Indigenous cultural rights, Literature
U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Donna Welton donated small appliances, linens, and kitchenware to Hope ry representatives Nora Virtanen and Eeva Jäntti on October 16, 2017. The embassy items, which are typically provided to newly-arrived American diplomats while they wait for their shipments, will find a new home through Hope ry to help local families.
Hope ry was ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 17 October, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, News | Tags: Hope ry
HONORING THE VICTIMS OF THE TRAGEDY IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – – – – – – – BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Our Nation is heartbroken. We mourn with all whose loved ones were murdered and injured in last night’s horrible tragedy in Las Vegas, Nevada. As we grieve, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 3 October, 2017 | Topics: Government Offices, Policy, President of the United States | Tags: Donald J. Trump, Proclamation
United States Embassy Helsinki, Finland Security Message for U.S. Citizens Worldwide Caution September 15, 2017 As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 15 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Worldwide Caution
Planning to travel to the United States for tourism, study or work? Do you have questions about the visa application process? Please join the U.S. Embassy Helsinki consular team for a Facebook chat on Thursday, September 14, 2017, from 14:00-15:00 PM, to ask your visa questions.
Learn more about U.S. visas Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 13 September, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Visas | Tags: Facebook Chat, Visas
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the continued threat of terrorist attacks throughout Europe. This travel alert expires on November 30, 2017. Recent, widely reported incidents in France, Russia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Finland demonstrate that the Islamic State of Iraq and ash-Sham (ISIS or Da’esh), al-Qa’ida, and their affiliates have the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 1 September, 2017 | Topics: Security & Emergency Messages | Tags: Europe
President Donald Trump, in a joint press conference with President Sauli Niinistö of Finland, underscores that the U.S.-Finnish partnership is rooted in our shared interest and common values, to include cybersecurity and the fight against terrorism. In recognition of Finland’s centennial, President Trump also announced an additional half million dollars in support for the Fulbright-Finland ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 29 August, 2017 | Topics: News, President of the United States, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Donald J. Trump, President Niinistö
On the occasion of Finland’s 100th year of independence, the United States commemorates our close and enduring partnership with Finland and is delighted to present a centennial gift of an additional $500,000 to the Fulbright Finland Foundation. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Donna Welton announced the gift on Monday, August 21 at a U.S. Embassy reception in ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 21 August, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Education, Embassy, Events, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Finland | Tags: Fulbright Finland Foundation
U.S. Embassy Helsinki is aware of a stabbing incident in Turku, Finland. The Embassy is working with local authorities to identify and provide assistance to any U.S. citizens who may be affected by the attack. At this time, we have no reports of any U.S. citizen injuries or deaths. We ask U.S. citizens who are ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 18 August, 2017 | Topics: Notification, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. citizens residing in Finland are strongly encouraged to register with U.S. Embassy Helsinki through the Department of State
Smart Traveler Enrollment program . What is STEP? The
Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service that allows U.S. citizens traveling or living abroad to enroll with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Benefits of enrolling in STEP: Receive the latest safety ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 18 August, 2017 | Topics: Consular Affairs, Embassy, Emergency Services | Tags: Consular affairs, Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, STEP, U.S. Citizens traveling in Finland
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC July 29, 2017 The near unanimous votes for the sanctions legislation in Congress represent the strong will of the American people to see Russia take steps to improve relations with the United States. We hope that there will be cooperation between our two countries on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 31 July, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Press Releases | Tags: Rex Tillerson, Russia, Sanctions
On July 24th, Future Leaders summer program grantees from the U.S. and youth alumni from Embassy youth programs gathered at the Embassy’s Innovation Center for an energy and conservation-themed youth seminar. Three guest speakers, Jouni Nissinen, Steven Vanholme, and Karlina Ozolina, generated a lively discussion and interesting questions related to current issues. The youth seminar ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 26 July, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Education, Embassy | Tags: Active citizenship, Innovation
(Helsinki – June 30, 2017) It’s been three weeks of summer holiday and our trip to America is starting to feel more and more real. It’s hard to believe that in less than a week we are actually going to hop on a plane taking us to spend an entire month in the U.S. As ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 19 July, 2017 | Topics: Alumni, Business, Doing Business in the U.S., Education, Embassy | Tags: Ambassador's Entrepreneurial Challenge, Blog, Youth programs
Chargé d’Affaires Donna Welton hosted an Iftar meal – a dinner to break the fast during Ramadan – for guests from Nuorten Muslimien Foorumi, Finnish Islamic Congregation and Nuoret Muslimit (Young Muslims NGO).
How American Muslims give back during Ramadan Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 26 June, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Events, Human Rights | Tags: Chargé d’Affaires, Embassy, Iftar, NGOs
On June 15, Chargé d’Affaires Donna Welton hosted the 241st anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America at the U.S. Embassy in Helsinki. In order to highlight the United States’ vast diversity in natural beauty, cultural and culinary tradition, and innovation, the theme of this year’s celebration was “From Sea to Shining ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 16 June, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, Events | Tags: 50 States, From Sea to Shining Sea
U.S. Embassy representative Jeanie Duwan received a gift for President Trump from the Aula home. Andreas Carena crafted the pillowcase in the iconic style of American artist Andy Warhol and wanted to remind people of the importance of peace between nations. The gift was made as a part of the Unelma (“Dream”) project workshop for ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 16 June, 2017 | Topics: Art & Culture, Embassy, President of the United States, Public Affairs | Tags: Aula-työkoti, Donald J. Trump, Donation
Press Statement by Secretary of State Rex W. Tillerson In recognition of LGBTI Month, the Department of State affirms its solidarity with the human rights defenders and civil society organizations working around the world to uphold the fundamental freedoms of LGBTI persons to live with dignity and freedom. We also recognize that LGBTI persons continue ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 8 June, 2017 | Topics: Former U.S. Government Leaders, Gender Issues, Human Rights | Tags: LGBTI, Pride, Rex Tillerson
Press Statement Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Washington, DC June 6, 2017 Seventy years ago, on June 5, 1947, Secretary of State George C. Marshall laid out his bold vision for the United States to help the war-ravaged nations of Europe recover from the massive destruction of World War II. Marshall’s vision was central ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 7 June, 2017 | Topics: Economic Affairs, Europe & Eurasia, Former U.S. Government Leaders, History | Tags: Marsall Plan, Press Statement, Rex Tillerson
The U.S. Embassy Helsinki had the pleasure to host the winners of the League of Finnish-American Societies essay contest on May 22nd, 2017. The contest has been held since 1980, and this year over 250 upper secondary school students from 73 Finnish high schools took part. The participants had 1.5 hours to write an essay ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 29 May, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Education, Embassy, Public Affairs | Tags: Essay Contest, League of Finnish-American Societies
The U.S. Embassy Helsinki had the pleasure of congratulating the 2017 Future Leaders participants at the U.S. Embassy Innovation Center on May 19, 2017. The U.S. Embassy Helsinki expresses their gratitude to the partners within the Future Leaders program – AFS and the Finnish National Agency for Education. The Future Leaders program takes 15 young ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 24 May, 2017 | Topics: Education, Embassy, Events, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S. | Tags: Future Leaders
May 15, 2017 H.E. Mr. Sauli Niinistö President of the Republic of Finland Dear Mr. President, On behalf of the American people and the United States Government, I offer our deepest condolences on the passing of former President Mauno Koivisto. President Koivisto steadfastly steered Finland through turbulent times and the end of the Soviet Union. ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 16 May, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Condolence letter, Mauno Koivisto
“The last two years have witnessed remarkable growth in the reach and productivity of the Arctic Council, thanks to all of you. And I am confident that, under the leadership of Finland, the Council is poised to do even more.” – U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, at the Arctic Council Ministerial, May 11, 2017
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 11 May, 2017 | Topics: Exclude, Former U.S. Government Leaders, U.S. & Finland | Tags: Arctic Council, Rex Tillerson, Timo Soini
The United States welcomes Finland’s initiative to host the European Center of Excellence for Countering Hybrid Threats. On April 11th, Chargé d’ Affaires Donna Welton joined with representatives of other nations to sign the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the United States. Countering the diverse array of threats we face requires seamless cooperation. The ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 13 April, 2017 | Topics: Chargé D’Affaires, Embassy
The United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) Band, Clarinet Trio visited Helsinki on March 20-25. The Clarinet Trio, consisting of Staff Sergeant Lenora Dziergowski, Staff Sergeant David Halperin, and Senior Airman Randolph Palanda, entertained a variety of audiences during their visit. Whether it was immigrants, refugees, school children or veterans, this highly-skilled trio charmed ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 28 March, 2017 | Topics: Culture, Events, Public Affairs | Tags: Clarinet Trio
Welcome to visit the U.S. Embassy Finland booth at the exhibition hall 6 at the
American Car Show 2017 at Helsinki Messukeskus on April 14-16, 2017! Tentative program – stay tuned for updates! Friday, April 14 11:00 Live Music! Come and enjoy classic American tunes 13:30-15:00 Ambassador’s Entrepreneurial Challenge! Learn more about the U.S. Embassy’s premiere youth entrepreneurism program. Special Guests: ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 24 March, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Public Affairs | Tags: Helsinki Car Show
DoD News, Defense Media Activity WASHINGTON, March 21, 2017 — Defense Secretary Jim Mattis met with Finnish Defense Minister Jussi Niinisto today at the Pentagon to discuss a range of security issues, including Russian aggression, NATO and the bilateral security cooperation relationship between the two countries, according to a
statement by Pentagon spokesman Navy Capt. Jeff ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 22 March, 2017 | Topics: News | Tags: Department of Defense
Yes, we have a brand new website! Have a look around! The new-look website has seven sections representing broad topics that may be of interest to you. The sections are broken down further into sub-categories to assist you in finding specific information.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 13 February, 2017 | Topics: Embassy, News, Public Affairs | Tags: Website
The ARC Grant jury, consisting of Counselor for Press and Cultural Affairs T.J. Grubisha, U.S. Embassy; Executive Director Terhi Mölsä from the Fulbright Center; and Assistant Public Affairs Officer Jeanie Duwan, U.S. Embassy, unanimously decided to choose two winners of the ARC Grant 2016. To celebrate Finland’s 100th birthday, two ARC Grant recipients were selected ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 25 January, 2017 | Topics: American Spaces, News | Tags: ARC, ARC Grant
U.S. Embassy Finland is pleased to announce the winners of the 2016 Ambassador’s Entrepreneurial Challenge – Team Moo Free (in Finnish: Ei Muuta)! These two young ladies, Ella Martikainen (15) and Kukka Walden (15), who recently became vegans, noticed to their annoyance that there are no vegan ice cream substitute products here in Finland that ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 2 December, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, News, Public Affairs | Tags: AEC, Entrepreneurship
U.S. Embassy Finland hosted a breakfast event on the morning of the U.S. Presidential Elections on November 9. Photos of the event are available through our
Flickr album .
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 9 November, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events | Tags: Elections
On October 13 and 14, the Embassy hosted a pre-presidential election program with presentations from both sides of the American political spectrum, given by speakers with exceptional knowledge of U.S. politics.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 13 October, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Events
Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work held a series of meetings today in Helsinki, Finland, as part of ongoing U.S. efforts to strengthen bilateral and multilateral security relationships with the nations of the Nordic-Baltic region. Deputy Secretary Work met with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto to thank him for Finland’s contributions to the counter-ISIL campaign, peacekeeping ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 7 October, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: Bob Work, President Niinistö
Ambassador Charles C. Adams hosted a reception in honor of the 2016-2017 American Fulbright Grantees at the U.S. Embassy Finland on August 23, 2016. The keynote speaker was Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Education and Culture Anita Lehikoinen. Altogether there will be over 40 American students, researchers, teachers, and experts in Finland in 2016-2017.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 23 August, 2016 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Education, Events
Ambassador Charles C. Adams visited the Åland Islands on August 22, 2016. In addition to discussing the local economy with industry and government leaders and touring a medical tubing factory he did manage to find some time for one of his favorite activities – fishing.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 22 August, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
The American Resource Center had the pleasure of hosting an evening dedicated to Finndians, the descendants of Finnish immigrants and Native Americans, on August 11. A newly published book “Fintiaanien mailla” sheds light on a topic that up until now has been relatively unknown in Finland.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 11 August, 2016 | Topics: Events
On June 16, Ambassador Adams hosted the 240th anniversary of the Independence of the United States of America. The Arctic was the central theme, in order to highlight the United States’ Chairmanship of the Arctic Council.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 16 June, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events | Tags: 4th of July, Arctic
Ambassador Adams experienced Finland’s maritime history and industry first hand at the Hamina-Kotka Port on May 31 as part of a visit to Kotka and the surrounding region.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 31 May, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
American Resource Center Grant 2015 awardees were celebrated at the ARC 70th Anniversary Seminar at the Helsinki University Kaisa Library on May 19, 2016. We were proud to present certificates to the 2015 ARC Grant winners Juuso Koskinen and Evelina Salo.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 19 May, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Education, Events, News | Tags: ARC Grant
The American Resource Center (ARC) celebrated its 70th Anniversary on Thursday, May 19. Thank you to our guest speakers Professor Emeritus Markku Henriksson, International Affairs Journalist Teri Schultz from Brussels, and PhD Candidate Janniina Vlasov from Tampere University! This year also marks the 10th Anniversary of the ARC Grant program.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 19 May, 2016 | Topics: American Spaces, Events
The Deed of the new Fulbright Finland Foundation was signed on Friday, May 13. This major milestone will enable the changing of the legal status of the current Fulbright Center from a commission to a Foundation.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 13 May, 2016 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Events
U.S-Finland cooperation helps save lives at sea. Three Finnish vessels from Arctia Offshore and ESL Shipping were recognized for being part of this effort with Amver awards on April 19. U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission to Finland, Ms. Susan Elbow and U.S. Coast Guard Amver director Benjamin Strong made the presentation during the 12th annual ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 19 April, 2016 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, Events
Ambassador Charles Adams and his wife Vera visited Kauniala Veterans’ Hospital in Kaunianen. Kauniala, founded in 1946, is well known Finland-wide for its veteran’s hospital status. The Ambassador was truly touched by the discussions he had with the veterans. He also conveyed the United States’ respect for the veterans in the Winter War and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 29 February, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador
Ambassador Charles Adams visited the Coast Guard vessel Turva during his recent visit to the South East Finland Border Guard District. The Ambassador was impressed with the capabilities of the ship and with the Finns he met who are patrolling the border.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 17 February, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: Ambassador Adams
Ambassador Adams delivering his opening remarks – in Finnish – at the Polar Bear Pitching Festival in Oulu. Ambassador Adams visited the Northern city of Oulu on February 10-12, 2016, for meetings with city officials and local business, cultural, and media contacts.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 10 February, 2016 | Topics: Ambassador, Events | Tags: Ambassador Adams, Oulu, Polar Bear Pitching Festival
In a January 28 meeting at the President’s Mäntyniemi Residence, U.S. Special Representative for the Arctic Robert J. Papp and President Sauli Niinistö expressed their strong commitment to Arctic issues. (Photo: Office of the President of the Republic of Finland)
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 28 January, 2016 | Topics: News | Tags: Arctic, President Niinistö, Robert J. Papp
United States International Council on Disabilities has recognized Kalle Könkkölä as this year’s International Advocate Award recipient. Mr. Könkkölä is currently the Executive Officer of Disabled Peoples’ International (DPI) and Vice-President of the Finnish Disability Forum in Finland. He is also Chair of the Abilis Foundation of Finland, which funds disabled peoples organizations in developing ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 2 December, 2015 | Topics: News | Tags: ADA
Nokia Networks’ Oulu Technology Center employs around 2300 and is the key manufacturing location for radio products in Europe. Their R&D and production processes manufacture products for hundreds of customers around the globe. Ambassador Adams toured the facilities with the Head of Factory Ms. Erja Sankari.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 2 December, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: Ambassador Adams, Oulu
Ambassador Charles C. Adams and Deputy Chief of Mission Susan Elbow visited the National Library of Finland on November 27, 2015. Library Director Kai Ekholm gave them a tour in the library, and the visitors also had a privileged opportunity to take an early peek at the oldest parts of the library building, the Cupola ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 27 November, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission | Tags: National Library of Finland
This fall the American Resource Center organized the Great Decisions Seminar for the second year in Finland. Great Decisions is the United States’ largest discussion program on world affairs by the Foreign Policy Association. Participants are provided with materials on the most critical global issues facing America today and have the opportunity to meet weekly ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 24 November, 2015 | Topics: American Spaces, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events | Tags: ARC, Great Decisions
In a keynote speech on November 24, Ambassador Charles Adams outlined U.S. Arctic Council Chairmanship priorities at the second annual “In the Spirit of the Rovaniemi Process” conference. Ambassador Adams highlighted climate change as the driving focus of the U.S. Chairmanship, to include securing a new climate agreement in Paris.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 24 November, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, News | Tags: Ambassador Adams, Arctic, Rovaniemi
Hats off to Team AMVibrate who won the Ambassador’s Entrepreneurial Challenge 2015 with their groundbreaking hearing device! This fantastic team from Schildt High School in Jyväskylä left the AEC Grand Final with some seed money for their business and boarding passes to the United States to study entrepreneurship there. The runner-ups in the final was ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 13 November, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Events, News | Tags: AEC, Entrepreneurship
Award-winning writer, TV producer, documentarist and – above all – storyteller, William Doyle took us behind the scenes of his hit 2014 PBS documentary film U.S. Navy SEALS: Their Untold Story at a public lecture at Kaisa Library on October 28, 2015.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 28 October, 2015 | Topics: American Spaces, Events | Tags: ARC, William Doyle
Ambassador Adams kicked off a visit to Tampere on October 21st meeting with the Tampere Chamber of Commerce and members of the business community. He also visited the Kanjoni Elementary School in the Hervanta neighborhood where he received a special invitation.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 21 October, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Education | Tags: AEC, Ambassador Adams, Entrepreneurship, Tampere
U.S. Embassy Finland’s reception kicked off a seminar in Helsinki, under the title: “Deep Freeze? East-West relations in the Arctic.” Admiral Robert Papp, U.S. Special Representative for the Arctic, sent his video greeting to the reception saying that he was “deeply impressed by Finland’s dedication to the Arctic Council.”
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 16 October, 2015 | Topics: Embassy, Events | Tags: Arctic, Robert J. Papp
During her October 13-14 visit to Helsinki, Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Christina Sevilla met with Finnish senior officials, parliamentarians, labor unions, SME executives, and major business associations. Dr. Sevilla explained how the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) could benefit Finland’s many small and medium sized enterprises, in particular.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 14 October, 2015 | Topics: News | Tags: T-TIP
The University of Turku, Fulbright Center, and the U.S. Embassy Finland collaborate each year to organize the American Voices Seminar at the university campus in Turku. This year topics varied from gendered toys to food culture and from American politicians to urban farming and public art.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 9 October, 2015 | Topics: Education, News | Tags: American Voices, Fulbright Center, Turku
Ambassador Adams first visited Finland back in 1975, when he had a chance to travel to Vaasa on the west coast of Finland. In October 2015, he ventured back, this time as the U.S. Ambassador. He met with several local community, business, and university leaders.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 6 October, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission | Tags: Ambassador Adams, Vaasa
American guitarist, songwriter, and producer Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal rocked Helsinki this September. The two-day visit was packed with music workshops, performances, interviews, and intensive jam sessions with some lucky young musicians. In sessions at the Pop & Jazz conservatory, Harju youth center, and Kallio performing arts high school, Ron shared stories, guitar techniques, advice on ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 18 September, 2015 | Topics: Events
Ambassador Adams visited the city of Lappeenranta in South Karelia on September 16, 2015. He met with city officials as well as local business people and university leaders. Ambassador visited the Lappeenranta University of Technology (LUT) and toured the Green campus, as well as visited the Valio Lappeenranta Terminal.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 16 September, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission | Tags: Ambassador Adams, City Visit, Lappeenranta
Ambassador Charles C. Adams’ first regional trip outside the Helsinki region since he arrived in Finland in August 2015 was to Turku. On September 9 the Ambassador visited the University of Turku, which is the second largest university in the country as measured by student enrollment, and the John Morton Center for North American Studies, ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 9 September, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: City Visit, Turku
Evan Burfield, an American entrepreneur and co-founder of the startup incubator “1776,” visited Helsinki September 1-4, 2015 as a guest speaker of the U.S. Embassy. Mr. Burfield’s visit honored the on-going 375th anniversary of the University of Helsinki, and the 20th anniversary of the cooperative partnership between the American Resource Center and the University Main ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 4 September, 2015 | Topics: Embassy, Events | Tags: ARC, Helsinki University
Ambassador Adams and Prime Minister Sipilä discussed ways to further enhance U.S.-Finnish economic ties, current challenges in the region, and cooperation to address global challenges during their introductory September 2 meeting at Kesäranta. (Photo: Valtioneuvosto)
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 2 September, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: Prime Minister
U.S. Embassy Helsinki joined forces with a dynamic group of our young alumni to travel to the Arctic and get a first-hand understanding of Arctic communities and livelihoods. This was the second half of a program created to familiarize youth with important Arctic issues, with a special focus on the core goals of the Arctic ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 15 August, 2015 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Public Affairs | Tags: Alumni, Arctic
Ambassador Charles C. Adams Jr. presented his credentials to President Sauli Niinistö on August 4, 2015. Ambassador Adams was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 24, 2015. He arrived in Finland to take up his duties on August 3, 2015. (Photo: Office of the President of the Republic of Finland)
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 4 August, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, News | Tags: Ambassador Adams, President Niinistö
Alito Alessi, (Executive Director of DanceAbility International) came to Helsinki summer 2015 to conduct a DanceAbility Teacher Certification Course. Dancers, including people with and without disabilities, and professionals working with people with disabilities came from all around Finland and beyond to attend this course and related workshops.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 16 July, 2015 | Topics: Embassy, Events
Cmdr. Kevin Hoffman, executive officer, USS Jason Dunham (DDG 109) gives a tour of the ship to U.S. Ambassador Bruce J. Oreck and guests of the Embassy on July 4, 2015. Jason Dunham, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer homeported in Norfolk, is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 4 July, 2015 | Topics: News | Tags: Ambassador Oreck
U.S. Embassy Helsinki was proud to host the State Department’s first ever Special Envoy for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered and Intersexed (LGBTI) Human Rights, Randy Berry, during Helsinki Pride, June 27-28. While in Helsinki, the Special Envoy met with LGBTI activists from Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and Russia, and took part in Helsinki’s Pride Parade ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 28 June, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Embassy, Events | Tags: Ambassador Oreck, Helsinki Pride, Randy Berry
U.S. Embassy Helsinki celebrated America’s 239th Independence Day on Wednesday, June 17. We welcomed over one thousand distinguished guests to the Wild West-themed party – an expression of the flourishing friendship and strong ties between our nations. In addition, the party commemorated the 25th anniversary of the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act).
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 17 June, 2015 | Topics: Embassy, Events | Tags: July 4
On Monday, June 8, U.S. Ambassador Bruce J. Oreck and Helsinki University Rector Jukka Kola signed the American Resource Center Cooperative Agreement. The agreement – originally established in 1993 – ensures continued, close cooperation for an additional five years. This renewal marks the 20 years of cooperation.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 8 June, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, American Spaces, Embassy, News | Tags: Ambassador Oreck, ARC, Helsinki University
Finlandia literature prize winning author Jussi Valtonen visited the Helsinki University Library on June 4. He was interviewed by Laura Noreila from the League of Finnish-American Friendship Societies. During the 1-hour interview the audience took the opportunity to ask questions, mainly about the plot and characters of Valtonen’s winning book, “He eivät tiedä mitä tekevät”.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 4 June, 2015 | Topics: American Spaces, Events | Tags: ARC, Book Talk, Fulbright Center, SAYL
American Resource Center Grant 2014 awardees were celebrated on May 7 at the Helsinki University Kaisa Library. Scholarships were presented to Ms. Anna Wennäkoski and Mr. Joonas Tuhkuri.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 7 May, 2015 | Topics: American Spaces, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events | Tags: ARC, ARC Grant
The
American Resource Center had the pleasure of hosting a lecture by translator Liesl Yamaguchi at Helsinki University Library on April 28. Liesl’s translation of Väinö Linna’s “Tuntematon sotilas” was published on April 30th. The translation process was long and laborious, requiring countless hours of background research and expert interviews with military representatives both in Finland and the ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 28 April, 2015 | Topics: American Spaces, Events | Tags: ARC, Book Talk
Congratulations to these youngsters for making it to this year’s Young Ambassadors program. We are certain that an amazing summer is waiting for you in the United States! During the award ceremony, the Young Ambassadors heard from Ambassador Oreck, CIMO Director General Samu Seitsalo, YFU-Finland Director Elina Talonen-Lintunen, and President of Vaisala Inc. Scott Sternberg.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 24 April, 2015 | Topics: Embassy, Events, Public Affairs, Scholarships and Exchanges | Tags: YAP
‘Empowering Youth Alumni to Act for the Arctic’ conference, organized by the Embassy Helsinki, gathered these future decision-makers to learn about the Arctic opportunities and challenges. The group heard from Ambassador Oreck, U.S. Special Arctic Representative Admiral Papp, and Finnish Foreign Ministry’s Arctic Official, Counsellor René Söderman.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 23 April, 2015 | Topics: Alumni, Ambassador, Events, Public Affairs | Tags: Ambassador Oreck, Arctic, Youth Alumni
Guests at the New York State of Mind travel night caught a serious travel bug after the tour de force of the Big Apple at Helsinki University Library on March 31. Speakers included travel bloggers from the 50 State Puzzle Kirsi Rutonen and Ulla Alakangas, and Katja Tammela-Kohi.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 31 March, 2015 | Topics: American Spaces, Events
Guests gathered at the Ambassador’s residence to say thank you and farewell to U.S. Ambassador Bruce J. Oreck on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Ambassador is the longest serving U.S. Ambassador to Finland, having been sworn-in August 2009. He presided over the construction of our new Chancery and repurposed the former office building into the energy ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 26 March, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Events | Tags: Ambassador Oreck, YAP
U.S. Ambassador Bruce J. Oreck visited the Schildt Upper Secondary school in Jyväskylä on March 5, 2015. He discussed entrepreneurship and future global challenges with the students. The visit was a follow-up to the Ambassador’s Entrepreneurial Challenge (AEC), which brought students from all over Finland to Helsinki to pitch their business ideas.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 5 March, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador | Tags: AEC, Ambassador Oreck
Ambassador Oreck had the freezing pleasure of opening the Polar Bear Pitch Fest in Oulu on February 25, 2015. Start-ups get to pitch as long as they can in the icy water while being filmed and broadcast all over the world. More information, including a video of the brave contestants and the Ambassador’s remarks, is ...
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 25 February, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Events | Tags: Ambassador Oreck
U.S. Special Representative for the Arctic Admiral Robert J. Papp visited Finland from January 22-25. In Helsinki he emphasized the importance of U.S.-Finnish cooperation on Arctic Issues, especially given our countries’ upcoming back-to-back chairmanships of the Arctic Council, during a panel discussion hosted by FIIA.
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 25 January, 2015 | Topics: Deputy Chief of Mission, News | Tags: Arctic, Robert J. Papp
Ambassador Bruce Oreck on January 15 opened the Discover America Pavilion at Nordic Travel Fair 2015. After the ribbon-cutting the Ambassador greeted the exhibitors at the pavilion. The annual travel fair gathers together industry professionals and travel aficionados at Expo and Convention Centre Helsinki. This year the fair is themed “Where the Whole World Meets.”
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 15 January, 2015 | Topics: Ambassador, Events | Tags: Ambassador Oreck
Team Nuoriosaa.fi is the winner of 2014 Ambassador’s Entrepreneurial Challenge. The team seeks to address unemployment among youth aged 15-24 in Finland. The final of this year’s AEC took place on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Team Nuoriosaa.fi comes from Cygnaeus-lukio in Jyväskylä. More images available through the
U.S. Embassy Finland Flickr album . More information about the
Ambassador’s Entrepreneurial Challenge .
Read More» By U.S. Embassy Finland | 20 November, 2014 | Topics: Ambassador, Business, Education | Tags: AEC, Entrepreneurship
