Current affairs
7.2.2017
Company Profile: Blueprint Genetics Brings Genetic Knowledge into Healthcare
Blueprint Genetics is a genetic diagnostics company that is based in Helsinki, San Francisco and Dubai. The company has a very comprehensive test portfolio providing more than 400 genetic tests. Blueprint Genetics wants to bring genetic knowledge into mainstream healthcare by providing high quality and cost efficient testing.
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6.2.2017
Centennial Story of Finland Part 2: First Years of Independence 1917–1927
How did Finland develop from one of the poorest countries in Europe to one of the most successful nations in the world? Join us as we explore Finland’s journey through the lens of Finnish-American relations. In part two we will examine Finland's first ten years as an independent country.
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24.1.2017
24.1.2017
24.1.2017
Centennial Kick-off at the Embassy
The Embassy of Finland kicked off its own centennial events on January 19 by organizing a discussion about Finland’s history. The key note speaker was Mr. Esko Aho, Finland’s former Prime Minister. The other discussants were Director of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs Teija Tiilikainen and journalist Saska Saarikoski. Dr. Karen Donfried, President of the German Marshall Fund, moderated the discussion.
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19.1.2017
My Finternship:Three Months at the Consulate General of Finland in New York City
My three-month internship at the Consulate General of Finland in New York came to an end at the beginning of December – now it’s time to reflect back on the past few months I got to spend in one of the world’s greatest cultural and economic hubs. During my time in the city I grew both professionally and personally, and returned home a few weeks ago feeling thankful and amazed about how much I had experienced.
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19.1.2017
The Consulate General of Finland in New York will bring the portable passport unit to Chicago May 9th – 10th 2017
The Consulate General of Finland in New York will bring the portable passport unit to Chicago May 9th – 10th 2017. Passport must be applied in person and documents presented both original and copy. An appointment is required from the Honorary Consulate directly.
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17.1.2017
Finnish Bands Steve 'N' Seagulls and Lordi Tour the U.S. in February
This winter American music lovers get to enjoy two very different Finnish bands. Steve 'N' Seagulls plays bluegrass versions of hard rock and metal songs and Lordi is a more traditional hard rock band with a twist. Both bands will play concerts all around the U.S., so you have a good chance of seeing them in your city!
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17.1.2017
Company Profile: Naava Brings Fresh Air to Everyone
Finnish Naava is a true cleantech company. It supplies smart green wall solutions that improve the indoor air quality and bring fresh, neutral fragrance to office spaces. The green walls are also a great way to make offices more colorful and pleasant places to work. The company believes that fresh air is a basic human right and it should be available for everyone.
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17.1.2017
Traveling Sauna Inaugurated in Minneapolis
The Traveling Sauna was inaugurated in Minneapolis on January 14, 2017. The sauna will be Finland’s centennial mascot in the United States. During the next twelve months it will travel all across the continent, driving altogether over 10,000 miles. At the inauguration ceremony Ambassador Kirsti Kauppi revealed the name of the sauna: it will be called Sisu.
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