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Cultural tastings in spring 2026
City of Kuopio’s cultural institutions celebrated the Kuopio250 anniversary by offering free “Tastings”—unique opportunities to get a glimpse into the daily life, art, and activities of these venues. These events […]
Kuopio Adult Education Center’s 2026 Spring Exhibitions open
Kuopio Adult Education Center’s spring exhibitions will open to the public in April. As usual, the exhibitions are spread across Kuopio service area and brings together a diverse selection of […]
Swedish Ambassador to Finland visited Kuopio
Swedish Ambassador to Finland Peter Ericson visited Kuopio on 26–27 March. The sunny spring weather welcomed the ambassador and showcased Kuopio at its best. Discussions covered many topics from comprehensive […]
Tampere remains Finland's most attractive city – Kuopio is close behind
Reputation and Trust Analytics’ Attractiveness & Retention 2026 study reveals that Tampere remains Finland’s most attractive city. Kuopio, however, has continued its rise and has almost caught up with Tampere. […]
Minna Canth Award goes to Nicehearts – recognized for its work promoting equality and participation
Nicehearts association was announced as the winner of the Minna Canth Award from among nine nominees selected by the preliminary jury. Nicehearts is an association founded in 2001 with the […]
Kuopio has the most holiday homes in Finland in 2025
According to recent data from Statistics Finland, Kuopio still had the highest number of vacation homes in Finland at the end of 2025. There were a total of 10 261 […]