Suomen suurlähetystö Pristina - Embassy of Finland in Pristina

Election day in Kosovo 🇽🇰

The Finnish Embassy team visited polling centres as part of the EU-coordinated and was pleased to observe a smooth voting process.

We now await the results and wish Kosovo a successful conclusion to this important democratic process.

🇸🇪 Happy National Day to our dear neighbour and close partner, Sweden 🇫🇮

Today, we join in celebrating Sweden’s National Day in Kosovo. Finland and Sweden share - in addition to our common Embassy building - a strong bond based on our shared values: democracy, human rights, equality, and sustainability. We wish our colleagues at the Embassy of Sweden in Pristina and all Swedes a wonderful celebration!

Grattis!

Embassy of Sweden in Pristina

The Embassy of Finland proudly participated in Pristina Pride 2026, standing together with the community in support of equality, human rights, and love.

Happy Pride 🌈

The Embassy of Finland proudly participated in Pristina Pride 2026, standing together with the community in support of equality, human rights, and love.

Happy Pride 🌈

Ambassador Eevamari Laaksonen had the pleasure of meeting representatives of the Kosovo Deaf Association (KAD) and the Finnish Association of the Deaf (FAD) today.

The meeting provided an excellent opportunity to discuss the important work carried out by KAD in advancing the rights, inclusion, and participation of the Deaf community in Kosovo. Particular attention was given to the ongoing cooperation between KAD and FAD, as well as the significance of their joint projects in strengthening accessibility, promoting equal opportunities, and supporting the empowerment of Deaf persons in Kosovo.

Finland has been at the forefront of promoting democracy and equality for over a century. On June 1, 1906, Finland took a historic step by granting women both the right to vote and the right to stand as candidates in parliamentary elections—becoming the first country in Europe and one of the first in the world to do so.

This was a remarkable achievement for its time and an important milestone on the path towards a more equal society. Just a year later, in the 1907 parliamentary elections, 19 women were elected to the Finnish Parliament, making history as the first women in the world to be elected to a national parliament.

More than a century later, equality remains a defining value of Finnish society. Finland continues to work towards ensuring that everyone, regardless of gender, has an equal opportunity to participate and contribute in political, economic, and social life.

Photo: Helsinki City Museum / This is Finland

Tonight, Ambassador Eevamari Laaksonen delivered remarks at the official launch ceremony of Finn Energy Group L.L.C., held at the Swiss Diamond Hotel in Pristina. In her speech, the Ambassador congratulated the founders and partners on this important milestone and reflected on the growing connections between Finland and Kosovo, between companies, professionals, institutions, and people. She highlighted the role of private-sector partnerships in strengthening economic ties, creating jobs, introducing new technologies, and encouraging innovation.

Finn Energy Group, in strategic partnership with GreenWatt Ltd from Finland, enters the Kosovo market with over 30 years of expertise in renewable energy, offering advanced solutions in solar energy, energy storage, and energy-efficient industrial lighting. Other speakers at the ceremony included Rinor Hajdini and Jon Ferizi CEO from Finn Energy Group and Florenda Govori, CEO of the Nordic Chamber of Commerce in Kosovo.

We congratulate the entire team and look forward to following Finn Energy Group’s contribution to Kosovo’s clean energy future. 🌱⚡

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! ✨✨

Ambassador Eevamari Laaksonen, joined the graduation ceremony to congratulate the graduates on their achievements and wish them success in their future endeavors. She encouraged them to look ahead with confidence, embrace new opportunities, and continue pursuing their goals with determination.

The Embassy of Finland in Pristina wishes a happy Eid al-Adha to all those who celebrate! 🌙