Welcome to thriving Kuopio!
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Monthly Sessions 25.11.2026
Monthly Sessions: How to describe your skills in a job search The next International House Kuopio Monthly Session will take place on 25 November 2026 from 13:00 to 15:00. Join […]
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Would you recommend Kuopio as a student city? The survey explores the city's strengths and gathers students' views on what they value most in Kuopio and what improvements they would like to see.
Survey link: https://link.webropol.com/s/ok-tutkimus-kuopio What makes Kuopio stand out from other student cities? The Student City 2026 survey explores the city’s strengths and students’ wishes for the future. Students share what […]
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The oldest section of the Kuopio Lyseo school building celebrates its 200th anniversary
The oldest section of the school building on Kauppakatu Street, designed by architect Carl Ludvig Engel, was completed in 1826. The anniversary year will be celebrated at Kuopio Lyseo with, […]
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The City of Kuopio has signed the Cork call to action on climate and health
60 cities and 22 countries commited to local action as heat- and climate-related deaths rised across Europe. Kuopio was among the cities that signed the declaration. More than 100 mayors, […]
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Välke Light Festival illuminates Kuopio on 16–18 October
The Välke Light Festival will illuminate various locations across center of Kuopio during the autumn holiday weekend from Friday to Sunday from 18:00 to 22:00. The event is open to […]
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Suggest a solution for a more equal and safer Kuopio
The City of Kuopio’s multi-agency safety working group is now looking for residents’ best ideas to strengthen equality and promote everyday safety. The aim of the renewed Community Safety Award […]
127 000
Inhabitants
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the 8th largest city in Finland
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Finland's 2nd most attractive city
1775
The year of foundation