Welcome to thriving Kuopio!
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Finnish Air Force exercise to close Highway 9 near Kuopio Airport in November 2026
The Finnish Air Force’s Protective Fence 26 exercise will cause traffic arrangements and movement restrictions in the vicinity of the Karelia Air Wing’s Rissala Air Base from 18 to 25 […]
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Kuopio participates in the European Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership program to promote urban development for the benefit of its residents
Kuopio’s participation in the Bloomberg LSE European City Leadership program will provide the city’s leadership with expertise in solving complex challenges, exploring new innovations and delivering tangible results. The program […]
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Kuopio's autumn break is a Super Autumn Break!
Schoolchildren and families spending their autumn holiday in Kuopio can enjoy a wide range of free or low-cost activities during the autumn break week 12-18.10. If the weather is rainy, […]
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Monthly Sessions 28.10.2026
International House Kuopio organizes the next Monthly Sessions event on Wednesday 28.10.2026 at 17.30-19. Join us to learn about the basic rules of working life in Finland, including employee rights, […]
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Kuopio Upper Secondary School of Arts Lumit has been awarded the European Commission's EITA Prize
The European Innovative Teaching Award (EITA) is being presented for the sixth time in 2026. Four Erasmus+ projects from Finland have been selected for the award. One of the winners […]
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How do you get around Kuopio city centre? Answer the survey and help improve the city centre.
The City of Kuopio is mapping people’s travel habits, needs and experiences related to getting around the city centre. Now you have the opportunity to share your views by taking […]
126 000
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