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Kuopio250 Anniversary Year
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Kuopio introduces a new way to engage with international students
Today, more and more languages can be heard spoken on the streets and campuses of Kuopio. There are already over 2,000 international students in Kuopio, and this number is predicted […]
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The city encourages people to choose a little more wisely
Kuopio encourages everyone to make smarter choices during Black Week and beyond. We want to highlight smart alternatives to the overconsumption of natural resources. Our own choices, i.e. what we […]
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Visit by the sister cities in honor of Kuopio's 250th anniversary
Kuopio250 anniversary celebrations are currently underway. Last week the city has welcomed distinguished guests from five long-standing sister cities: Besançon (France), Castrop-Rauxel and Gera (Germany), Minneapolis (USA) and Opole (Poland). […]
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Estonian ambassador visited Kuopio – Kalevipoeg memorial plaque got a new location at the Main Library
Estonian Ambassador in Finland Janne Jõesaar-Ruusalu visited Kuopio on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. The highlight of the visit was the announcement of the new location for the famous Kalevipoeg memorial […]
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Kuopio celebrates its 250th anniversary – festive weeks light up the city with celebration on 10-23 November 2025
In November Kuopio will be dressed up in its festive best. The city, whose story began 250 years ago, will now celebrate its quarter-millennium journey with the whole community. Kuopio250 […]
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President Stubb visits Northern Savo
President of the Republic Alexander Stubb will visit Northern Savo on November 11–12, 2025. The visit will begin on Tuesday in Iisalmi. On Wednesday, President Stubb will visit Kuopio. The […]
126 000
Inhabitants
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the 8th largest city in Finland
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Finland's 2nd most attractive city
1775
The year of foundation