City of Kuopio
1775
The year of foundation
124 000
Residents
8
The 8th biggest city of Finland
2
The 2nd most attractive city in Finland
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Growth ambitions among companies in North Savo
A company survey commissioned by the Talent First project (conducted between 2–28 April 2025) explored the views of companies in North Savo on skills needs, international recruitment, and factors influencing […]
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The Culture bank expands to North Savo
Culture Bank is an online service that brings together artists and cultural professionals along with their bookable services in one unified platform. Scheduled for launch in autumn 2025, the platform […]
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Kuopio Dance Festival begins - the whole city becomes a stage
The festival will open with Vástádus eana / The Answer is Land by the Norwegian Elle Sofe Company. The work draws inspiration from protests and Sámi spiritual practices. The Olvi […]
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How to organise an event in Kuopio?
Are you interested organising an event in Kuopio but not sure where to start? Welcome to Pop-Up Workshop on Event Planning on Wed 4th of June from 3 pm to […]
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Kuopio Pride brings a celebration of love and equality to our city 5 -7 June
Kuopio will host a Pride event on 5-7 June 2025. Kuopio Pride will highlight the rights, inclusion and well-being of sexual and gender minorities. The highlight of the three-day event […]
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School threat at Kuopio Petonen, Pyörö school
The Eastern Finland Police Department has been informed of a threat made against Kuopio’s Pyörö school on the night between Thursday 22.5. and Friday 23.5. The threat was made via […]