The Centennial Story of Finland Part 6: Navigation in Cold War Turbulence Requires Skill 1957–1967
The late 1950s ushered in an optimistic period in the domestic development of Finland. As the building of a Nordic welfare state began to take speed, it also needed to take into account the movement of people from rural to urban areas. Compared to other Western countries, Finland urbanized rather late. In the early 1950s the majority of Finns still lived in the country side, but by 1970 the majority had moved to cities. More...
The Embassy of Finland in Washington, D.C. and the Consulate General in New York Closed on June 23
The Embassy of Finland in Washington, D.C. and the Consulate General of Finland in New York are closed for Midsummer on Friday, June 23. The Consulate General of Finland in Los Angeles is open on June 23. The embassy and the consulates general are open according to normal business hours again on Monday, June 26. We wish everybody happy Midsummer! More...
THE ICONIC AND THE EVERYDAY: Creative Finland in America
As a part of Finland’s centennial celebration, the Embassy of Finland is hosting an exhibition showcasing how Finnish design and architecture have been a part of American life in the last century. More...
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