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Enjoy Finnish nature this weekend for Wildflower Day!
This weekend is a great opportunity to spend some time outdoors and learn more about Finnish nature! On Sunday, it is Luonnonkukkien päivä – Wildflower Day. This day is celebrated […]
Word Environment Day 2024 highlights nature restoration
Today marks World Environment Day, the biggest international day for the environment! Meant to raise awareness about environmental issues, it was established by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) in […]
Summer opening hours of Kuopio city services 2024
Summer brings changes to the opening hours of city services. On this page you will find information on the opening hours of offices, customer service points, cultural and sports services, […]
May 22nd is International Day for Biological Diversity
May 22nd marks the International Day for Biological Diversity, promoted by the United Nations. A good occasion to look at the reasons why biodiversity is important and what steps the […]
Robot bus Välkky - now you can jump on board!
Välkky robot bus has received the necessary permits from Traficom to start operating on the Savilahti test route. The route was opened on 15.5.2024, when citizens had the opportunity to […]
Mapping of animals has begun in the City of Kuopio
Spring has arrived in Kuopio! Warmer temperatures and sunshine do not only lure more people outside – it is also a time for many animals to be more active. This […]
Discussion events for stay at home mother in their own language
Have you been a stay at home mother after moving to Finland? You are warmly welcome to discuss integration, studies, working life, parenthood, and hopeful dreams for the future! The […]
Happy World Sparrow Day on March 20th
Word Sparrow Day, observed annually on March 20th, is an international initiative meant to rise awareness of the rapid decline of House Sparrows (Passer domesticus) in recent decades. While the […]
Kuopio continues to be the second most attractive city in Finland
Сity of Kuopio is again in second place in T-Media’s list of the most attractive cities in Finland. Tampere has also held the top spot in previous surveys. Jyväskylä is […]
"See me" light work will be installed at the Savilahti campus underpass
City of Kuopio has decided to complete the winning proposal of the design competition See me, which took place in spring 2023. The proposal was designed by Savonia University of […]
Savilahti robot bus experiment starts - would you dare to jump on board?
Testing of a robot bus will start in Kuopio’s Savilahti this spring. City of Kuopio has signed a contract with Remoted Oy for a six-month test. Remoted Oy will be […]