Embassy of Finland in the U.S.

08/21/2026

Skate into Aalto inspiration. 🛹

Did you know that one of the stories behind modern skateboarding begins in Finland?

Finnish skate shop Beyond Store has collaborated with Nike SB on the 'Beyond Store & Nike SB Dunk Hi inspired by the work of Alvar Aalto'—a tribute to Finland's renowned architect and designer. The sneakers draw inspiration from Aalto's architecture and design, while highlighting his unexpected connection to the origins of modern skateboarding.

Aalto designed the first documented freeform swimming pool for Villa Mairea (1939), where flowing curves replaced rigid rectangular shapes. American architect Thomas Church visited in 1943 and later introduced freeform pools to California. Decades later during the mid-1970s drought, California pools became iconic skateboarding terrain, helping shape the sport we know today.

The collaboration brings together Finnish architecture, design, and skate culture in a unique way. Fittingly, Beyond Store was founded in Jyväskylä, the hometown of Alvar Aalto and many of his architectural designs—including three inscribed into the UNESCO World Heritage List just this summer.

The Beyond Store & Nike SB Dunk Hi sneakers are now available at select skate shops: https://www.nikesb.com/the-vault/sail-box-era/beyond-dunk-high

Read more about the dunks: https://en.beyondstore.fi/page/21/beyond-store--nike-sb-dunk-hi

📸 Beyond Store

08/19/2026

Back to School season is here! 📚🎒

Finland is known for its great education system with a focus on equality and helping every learner to succeed. Seen as a foundation for an innovative, resilient and sustainable society, compulsory education starts the year a child turns 7 and lasts until age 18. Lifelong learning is encouraged even beyond. 🇫🇮

Bring a piece of Finland to this school year with:
📝 Moomin school supplies
✂️ Fiskars scissors
👟 Reima North America | Kids Apparel kids’ wear

08/14/2026

Nature, sauna, and seasonal foods—sounds like the perfect Finnish summer.

Enjoy summer in the Happiest Country in the World with us. 🍃

08/11/2026

For our Finnish-speaking followers:

Oletko kiinnostunut viestinnästä, kulttuuritapahtumista ja maakuvatyöstä? Hae Viestintäassistentiksi 28.8. mennessä!

Haemme tiimipelaajaa, joka on kiinnostunut työskentelemään kansainvälisessä työympäristössä. Tarjoamme mielenkiintoisia ja monipuolisia työtehtäviä sekä ainutlaatuisen mahdollisuuden edistää Suomen maakuvaa Yhdysvalloissa.

Lue lisää: https://finlandabroad.fi/web/usa/ajankohtaista/-/asset_publisher/TV8iYvdcF3tq/content/avoin-tyopaikka-viestintaassistentti-suomen-washingtonin-suurlahetysto/384951

08/05/2026

Finns are among the most media-literate people in the world. For a long time, Finnish schools have taught students how to identify misinformation and analyze sources, and now, how to navigate the challenges posed by AI-generated content.

The New York Times explored media education in Finland, and the role media literacy plays in the Finnish comprehensive security model.

“Media literacy is a basic civic skill, but it’s also a basic democratic skill,” notes Anders Adlercreutz, Finland’s Minister of Education.

Across the country, students are taught to question what they see online, recognize misinformation, and increasingly spot AI-generated imagery. As AI technology evolves, so do the country’s official guidelines and curriculum. Yet the goal remains the same: to teach people critical thinking skills.

Building resilience against misinformation starts with education.

Read the full article:

Finland, wary of misinformation from Moscow and beyond, has a leg up on other nations in spotting fake news. But A.I. is a whole new challenge.

08/03/2026

It’s been a very hot summer in Washington, D.C. ☀️ Take a look at some July highlights:

Ambassador Leena-Kaisa Mikkola visited Colorado. She met Honorary Consul Juha Mäkikalli and members of the Finnish Chamber of Commerce Colorado in Denver to speak about enhancing trade between Finland and Colorado.

In Colorado, she also attended the Aspen Security Forum, where discussions focused on topical global issues, such as Ukraine, NATO, the Middle East, the Indo-Pacific, and emerging technologies.

President Alexander Stubb visited Washington, D.C. to pay his respects and attend the national funeral service of the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

During the trip, President Stubb also visited Capitol Hill and took part in a discussion with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and more than 60 senators in support of a sanctions package. He highlighted the importance of maintaining pressure on Russia and support for Ukraine.

We love to host students from across the U.S.! Leadership Initiatives brought a group of interns for a visit to the Embassy to learn about Finnish society, business, culture, and happiness.

A successful NATO Summit was held in Ankara, with President Stubb, Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen, and Minister of Defence Antti Häkkänen in attendance. The Summit reaffirmed Russia as a long-term threat to the Euro-Atlantic security and stability, and highlighted the Allies’ united stand in support of Ukraine.

📸 Matti Porre / Office of the President of the Republic of Finland

The United States celebrated its 250th year of independence. The Finnish-U.S. partnership has grown strong over the years and is strengthened everyday through the cooperation between our people, communities, businesses, and more.

Finns love saunas.

In Finland, people gather at summer cabins to relax in the sauna steams and swim in lakes. In Washington, D.C., the Diplomatic Sauna Society heat up the Embassy sauna—even during the hot summer temperatures.

07/31/2026

Meet our Economic Counselor, Miika Tomi!

“Our mission is simple: to strengthen the economic ties between our two countries.” 🇫🇮🇺🇸

07/29/2026

President Alexander Stubb paid his respects to his friend, the late Senator Lindsey Graham, and attended his national funeral service yesterday in Washington, D.C.

The President said the Senator was a true transatlanticist and a staunch supporter of NATO and Ukraine. “We worked very closely together. Thank you, Lindsey, for your commitment to keeping the United States and Europe intact.”

During his visit, President Stubb also met with Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Jack Reed, Chris C***s, Jim Risch and Roger Wicker to discuss Ukraine and Russia, NATO, and Iran.

In the afternoon, he took part in a discussion with President Zelenskyy and more than 60 senators ahead of the Senate vote on Lindsey Graham’s and Richard Blumenthal’s sanctions package.

“The tide has been turning for a while. This sanctions package, together with the EU’s 21st package, strengthens the trend for Ukraine. Peace through strength”, the President said.

07/27/2026

Aalto Works series is now inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List!

The property comprises 13 modern architectural sites across Finland designed by Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto. A proud moment for Finland and Finnish architecture. 🇫🇮

07/24/2026

That girl who just got back from Finland