Welcome to thriving Kuopio!
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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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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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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 […]
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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, […]
126 000
Inhabitants
8
the 8th largest city in Finland
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Finland's 2nd most attractive city
1775
The year of foundation