Magazines and publications
Kohtaamisia magazine
The City of Kuopio publishes an annual resident magazine Kohtaamisia (Meetings), which provides information on the City’s services, events, and people. Kohtaamisia is distributed yearly in August free of charge to each household in Kuopio, and it is also available at several distribution point in Kuopio region.
Read the latest Kohtaamisia online magazine (in Finnish).
Kuopio by Nature
Kuopio by Nature is an annual magazine published by the City of Kuopio. It presents the city through three themes: Nature, Live Like a Local, and Future Kuopio. The magazine is published in both English and Finnish.
The aim of Kuopio by Nature is to support the reputation and attractiveness of Kuopio both in Finland and internationally. The publication supports the City’s annual communications and marketing priorities and is aligned with the City’s communication plan. Through inspiring stories and insights, Kuopio by Nature showcases the very best of Kuopio to the world.
The annual publication is aimed at companies, investors, stakeholders, the media, decision-makers, tourists, international actors and sister cities.
Read more about Kuopio by Nature
Kuopio suunnittelee ja rakentaa (Kuopio plans and builds)
Kuopio suunnittelee ja rakentaa is an annual publication by the Service Area for Urban Environment. It includes a planning report approved by the City Board and public utility design and construction sites.
The publication can be read online and it is also available in printed form from the customer service of the council building and from our customer service points.
Read the latest Kuopio suunnittelee ja rakentaa 2025 publication (in Finnish).