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Welcome to Kuopio event 20.3.2024 at 15.00
For all newcomers in Kuopio – held in english! In Welcome to Kuopio event we will showcase different services for international newcomers in Kuopio to support integration and feeling welcome […]
The fifth issue of Kuopio by Nature is now published for the first time also in Finnish.
The journal takes a comprehensive look at the highlights of 2024, the strengths of the city and interesting prospects for the future. The journal is freely available to read online […]
New significant prize for dance artists will be awarded at Kuopio Dance Festival
A new annual award for the dance arts has been given to Kuopio Dance Festival. Dance Young Artist Award, worth €8,000, will be presented at the Supervisual Gala on 14 […]
Hyperactive activities for children and young people in Kuopio during the skiing holiday!
There’s plenty to do for schoolchildren and families of all ages every day, and in between outdoor activities you can pop indoors for a variety of events. There are plenty […]
Kuopiorock programme is ready: headliners are The Prodigy and KISS legend Gene Simmons Band
Kuopiorock has released the daily programme for next summer’s festival, which will be held on 25-27 July 2024.The festival will feature nearly 40 artists on four different stages. Green festival […]
"See me" light work will be installed at the Savilahti campus underpass
City of Kuopio has decided to complete the winning proposal of the design competition See me, which took place in spring 2023. The proposal was designed by Savonia University of […]
The effects of the strike in early childhood education services of the City of Kuopio
(Updated February 12, 2024 at 16:15) The trade unions Tehy and Super have announced a strike regarding early childhood education, which will start on February 13, 2024 at 00:01 and […]
Kuopio's Kuntolaakso Swimming Pool has been awarded the 2023 Water Sports Venue of the Year
Finnish Swimming Education and Lifesaving Association (SUH) and Swimming Hall and Spa Technical Association (UKTY) have chosen Kuopio’s Kuntolaakso Swimming Hall as the water sports venue of 2023. Kuntolaakso Swimming […]
Obligation to sort bio-waste requires action from property owners - several options available
The obligation to sort biowaste will be new for around 5,200 single family homes, semi-detached houses and housing companies. During February and March, waste collector company Jätekukko will send letters […]
Employment week 2024
Employment services will participate in Employment week between 19.-23.2. during which there are a vast selection of events and workshops available for job seekers and employers. The week culminates in […]
The visit of foreign ambassadors to Kuopio generated new international contacts
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland expressed a wish to the city of Kuopio for ambassadors from foreign powers to visit Kuopio in January 2024. 22 ambassadors from different […]
Living room of friendship
Friendship Living Room on Tuesday 13.2.2024 from 13.00 to 16.00 Welcome to Kuopio Ohjaamo’s Friendship Living Room! The event is free of charge and open to all young people aged […]
Kuopio wants to improve its position as an attractive student city
What should be done in Kuopio to make the city more attractive for students and to make them want to live here after graduation? Answers to these questions will be […]
Russian-language version of Kuopio.fi website has been completed
City of Kuopio’s website was renewed in spring 2023, updating the look of the site to suit the city’s colourful brand and making changes to the structure to improve access […]