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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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 […]
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Working and Job Seeking in Finland
Ready to work in Finland? Join us to learn the essentials of working life and job hunting in Finland – understand the job market, what employers value, and discover the […]
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Build Your Career - Study in English at Savonia
Join us to explore Savonia`s Bachelor`s degree programmes in English, learn about the application process and student life, and discover how studying at a university of applied sciences can open […]