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Kuopio Luola to become a virtual training environment for civil protection exercise
On the photo: Project Manager Ilpo Nuutinen. During the Suojaan / To the shelter 2026 exercise held at Kuopio Luola, the project Digital Simulation, Exercise and Training Environment for Finnish […]
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New Pirtti School opens its doors to the pupils
The new Pirtti School in Kuopio will begin operations at the start of the school year on 12 August 2026. The new school will provide modern facilities for approximately 800 […]
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Youth Adventure Racing World Championships to be held in Kuopio in 2028
Kuopio has been awarded the honor of hosting the Youth Adventure Racing World Championships in 2028. This is a historic event, as it will be the first time the championships […]
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Shelter 2026 brings together more than 2 000 participants for a large-scale civil defense exercise in the Savilahti Luola
The Shelter 2026 civil protection exercise will take place in Savilahti, Kuopio on 2–3 September 2026. The exercise will test the protection of a large population, cooperation between authorities and […]
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Saimaan Wanhat Laiwat Summer Regatta in Kuopio
Kuopio Passenger Harbor will be filled with the atmosphere of traditional waterway heritage as the Saimaan Wanhat Laiwat Summer Regatta takes place in Kuopio from 17–19 July. The event, held in front of Luoto, brings together historic […]
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BarokkiKuopio brings early music back to Kuopio
The early music festival BarokkiKuopio will once again fill Kuopio with memorable experiences and surprising musical encounters. This year’s festival takes place from 15 to 19 July under the theme Water / Flow. The […]
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