Ambassador Pohjankukka already cast her vote in Finland’s county elections and municipal elections. ⏰You still have time to vote at the polling station at the Embassy of Finland in Sofia tomorrow between 10.00 and 13.00h.

Finnish Easter traditions mix religious references with customs related to the long-awaited arrival of spring. finland.fi/life-society/w…

🌍🌳Earth Day at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences with a discussion with Jari Joutsenvaara, University of Oulu, Horizon Europe AGEMERA project coordinator, and planting a Finnish birch - the national tree of Finland, in the BAS inner courtyard by Ambassador Pohjankukka.

In Tampere, "vappu", May Day, is full of joy, and the city comes alive with cheerful celebrations & bustling markets. Check out Visit Tampere's tips on May Day celebrations: visittampere.fi/en/articles/ma… Learn more about Tampere, the city best loved by Finns: discoveringfinland.com/lakeland/tampe…

Vappu celebrations start early in Linnanmäki, Finland's biggest amusement park, when it opens for the new season today from 1pm to 9pm, and is open tomorrow from 11am to 9pm: discoveringfinland.com/destination/li…

🔊Janne Kuusela, Director General for Defence Policy at the Ministry of Defence of Finland, was a keynote speaker at the conference Digital Governance Enforcement: Platforms, Disinformation and Democratic Resilience organized by the Center for the Study of Democracy today.

Ambassador Pohjankukka at the opening ceremony of GALMUN 2025: "Some say UN is outdated — like a fax machine in a 5G world. UN isn’t dead. It’s evolving. UN proves it’s not just surviving — it’s adapting, it’s listening, and yes, it’s still dreaming big." #GALMUN2025

Anne - Marie Gruev visited the embassy and met with Ambassador Pohjankukka. She also brought a very nice present - a book about the history of the Finnish-Bulgarian Friendship Society which marked its 70th anniversary in 2022. 🇫🇮🇧🇬💙

Ambassador Pohjankukka and representatives of 🇧🇬Ministry of Defence attended today a demonstration by 🇫🇮 KT Shelter - well recognized as a defence sector partner, at one of the company's hangers near Sofia bought by a private company. 👍🚀 #Defence #Security #KTShelter

Sustainability is central of modern Finnish building design, from green roofs & solar panels to energy-efficient structures and the use of wood, as seen in: 🌳MajaMaja off-grid retreat 🎶Sibelius Hall in Lahti 🌊 Katajanokan Laituri in Helsinki. #BuildingFinland #Finland

Finnish architecture is known for clean lines, connection to nature, & human scale.🏛️It’s not just about the new; some iconic buildings are modernized honoring their spirit. A great example is Amos Rex in Helsinki, where 2018’s curved mounds blend with 1936 Lasipalatsi. #Finland

Trust and equality are deeply rooted in Finnish society and reflected in free public spaces like outdoor gyms, public libraries, & skateboarding parks. It’s not a new phenomenon—for example, some wilderness huts have been sheltering hikers for free for over 300 years. 🌲#Finland

Saunas in Finland are more than a tradition.🧖‍♀️ From classic log cabins to modern designs like Löyly and Lonna in Helsinki, saunas come in many shapes. Whether public or private, Finns keep innovating—saunas have been made even from a boat, car, and a phone booth! #Finland

Happy Independence Day, Ukraine. Slava Ukraini. Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää, Ukraina. Slava Ukraini. God självständighetsdag, Ukraina. Slava Ukraini.

Youngsters from International Youth Cooperation Suomi met with Ambassador Pohjankukka during their visit in Sofia. The support for the Ukrainian refugees to overcome the challenges they face while integrating to new countries were some of the topics for discussion at the meeting.

Ambassador Pohjankukka wished all students and educators in Bulgaria a meaningful and enriching school year at the opening of the new academic year at the Sofia Theological Seminary .

Recreation day - making an enriching trip to Lovech where we visited the Etnographic museum, strolled on the cobbled streets of Varosha quarter, admired the only covered bridge on the Balkans, and as a highlight we reverenced one of the marvels of nature - the Proghodna cave. 🚌

Having great time with a lot of visitors interested to learn more about Finland and Finnish language! #EDL2025

Last week Ambassador Pohjankukka visited Belene, the last remaining communist labor camp in Bulgaria where she met with Zheko Stoyanov, a survivor and powerful symbol of resilience. Now 86, Zheko remains engaged, positive, and forgiving.

Vivid discussion on Bulgarian economy and political situation, banking sector and upcoming adoption of the euro with a group of members of 🇫🇮Gentlemen's Club who recently visited the embassy. 🇧🇬Guest speaker was Krassen Stanchev, economy professor from Sofia University.