What makes Finland the happiest place on Earth? "There are many things, but you know we are not really happy-happy," Leena-Kaisa Mikkola says. "Our American friends, you smile and laugh much more than we do, but happiness for us is maybe mostly being content."

Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world for the 8th year in a row. For me, Finnish happiness is about feeling content, trusting society, enjoying good education, and appreciating life’s little joys. Tomorrow, I’ll celebrate by relaxing in the sauna!

Happy #WorldHappinessDay! For the 8th year in a row, Finland is the happiest country in the world. It isn't just a stroke of luck—here’s how we make happiness happen.

President Stubb met with President Trump today at Mar-a-Lago, where they discussed relations between 🇫🇮 and 🇺🇸, along with current foreign and security policy issues.

Can forest walks, cold plunges and talking to trees make you happier? The New York Times visits Finland to find out. nytimes.com/2025/03/31/tra…

Finland has launched its National Quantum Strategy to boost its quantum ecosystem and global leadership. The U.S. is a key partner, with 🇫🇮 companies investing in and partnering across the 🇺🇸 quantum sector in both research and industry. tem.fi/en/-/strategy-…

The new Consulate General in Houston will open on July 1, 2025. It will initially provide services for people in distress and, after relocating to a permanent site, expand to include trade promotion and full consular support. finlandabroad.fi/web/usa/curren…

Welcome to Los Angeles, Minna Laajava!

🇫🇮 Introducing Finland’s new 2025/26 Huuhkajat football & futsal jerseys, designed by Klaus Haapaniemi! Inspired by Finnish nature, national romanticism & Jugend architecture, the hand-drawn patterns blend tradition with bold, modern style. ✏️ #GoTeamFinland #Huuhkajat

Finnish universities work closely with global partners, and many research teams are at the forefront of their fields. Suomen Akatemia | Research Council of Finland's new initiative further boosts efforts to attract top international talent to Finland. aka.fi/en/about-us/wh…

Finland hosts the EU Arctic forum at the end of June in Levi, Lapland. The forum is the EU’s most important Arctic event, offering an opportunity to discuss the future of Arctic cooperation at a critical juncture. Find out why the Arctic is important 👇 Petteri Vuorimäki

Happy 475th Birthday, Helsinki! 🎂 From a small fishing village to a vibrant capital, Helsinki has grown into a hub of culture, innovation, and design — may the next chapter be just as remarkable!✨ #HelsinkiDay #ThisIsFinland

Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup! With four Finns on the roster, including captain Alexander Barkov, we’re proud of Finland’s ice hockey heroes! Did you know Barkov is the first European captain to win back-to-back Stanley Cups? 🇫🇮🏒 #StanleyCup #Finland #NHL

Did you know that the Embassy has a newsletter? Our newest edition, featuring Midsummer tips and the latest Finnish-U.S. news, is out now! Read and subscribe to stay up to date: finlandabroad.fi/web/usa/subscr…

And we’re live! 🇺🇸 Finland’s new Consulate-General in Houston, Texas, is now open and ready to assist people and businesses in this key U.S. region. Houston is our fourth diplomatic mission in the U.S., in addition to Washington DC, New York and LA. um.fi/current-affair…

🏠 Finland is the only EU country where homelessness is decreasing, thanks to Housing First model. By providing homes first, people can rebuild their lives with support. Learn how Finland plans to end longterm homelessness by 2027. 🔗 #Homelessness finland.fi/life-society/h…