Armistice Day

11. Nov 2026.
On 10 November, the Embassy hosted an event commemorating Armistice Day and the end of the First World War.

In his opening remarks, Ambassador Aleksandar Janković spoke in detail about Serbia’s role in the First World War and its significant contribution to the Allied victory. The event also featured presentations by Professor Markku Kangaspuro of the renowned Aleksanteri Institute, as well as Dr Brandan Humphreys and Bojana Damnjanović from the University of Helsinki. Father Heikki Huttunen of the Finnish Orthodox Church also delivered a commemorative address.

The well-attended event brought together, among others, representatives of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, Parliament and other institutions, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of the Finnish Orthodox Church, members of the academic community, and members of the Serbian community in Finland.

A reception was also held on the occasion, featuring a selection of traditional Serbian dishes. Among other delicacies, guests had the opportunity to taste tain (таин), traditional Serbian military bread.