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Shelter 2026 also invites the public to take part: follow the exercise via a live broadcast and come explore the Luola Cave, transformed into a civil defense shelter!
The Shelter 2026 civil defense exercise taking place in Kuopio can be followed even if you are not otherwise participating in it. A live broadcast from the exercise will be […]
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Preparations for higher education collaboration in eastern Finland continue – steering group outlined next steps and the autumn schedule
The steering group for higher education collaboration in eastern Finland discussed the progress reports of the vision group and the working groups focusing on collaboration structures at its meeting of […]
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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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Celebrating community and coming together in August
The Our Kuopio Festival will once again take place on 14.8. – 30.8.2026, offering a diverse program of culture, community spirit and art across the city—from local neighbourhoods to the […]
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Finland's 2nd most attractive city
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The year of foundation