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Swedish Ambassador to Finland visited Kuopio
Swedish Ambassador to Finland Peter Ericson visited Kuopio on 26–27 March. The sunny spring weather welcomed the ambassador and showcased Kuopio at its best. Discussions covered many topics from comprehensive […]
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Tampere remains Finland's most attractive city – Kuopio is close behind
Reputation and Trust Analytics’ Attractiveness & Retention 2026 study reveals that Tampere remains Finland’s most attractive city. Kuopio, however, has continued its rise and has almost caught up with Tampere. […]
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Minna Canth Award goes to Nicehearts – recognized for its work promoting equality and participation
Nicehearts association was announced as the winner of the Minna Canth Award from among nine nominees selected by the preliminary jury. Nicehearts is an association founded in 2001 with the […]
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Kuopio has the most holiday homes in Finland in 2025
According to recent data from Statistics Finland, Kuopio still had the highest number of vacation homes in Finland at the end of 2025. There were a total of 10 261 […]
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International House Kuopio – Monthly Sessions 25.03.2026
The event is free of charge and intended for all internationals in Kuopio. At the event organized by International House Kuopio, you will meet experts from different fields and employers. […]
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The season for the city's skating rinks and ice tracks has ended
The skating season has come to an end for Kuopio’s ice hockey rinks and skating tracks. The forecast for the coming weeks does not predict nighttime frost, so it no […]