
The United States Vice President Joe Biden took part in the 375th Anniversary Jubilee that celebrated the arrival of the first Finns and Swedes to America in 1638. His participation was one of the highpoints of the succesful jubilee day on Saturday May 11th, 2013. In his speech Biden paid tribute to the bravery, courage and conscience of Finland and Sweden. He also reminisced his visit to Finland and praised Finnish equality. More...
Passport applications are accepted in Hancock (Michigan)at the Finnish American Heritage Center from Wednesday June 19 until Saturday June 22nd, 2013. All applicants must make an appointment for a passport application. More...
Follow the Goodwill Demonstration: Several hundred Finns gather to visit every embassy in Helsinki and say thanks. The organisers of the Goodwill Demonstration call their event "citizen diplomacy". More...