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NHL Hockey Day in Finland event coming to Kuopio in March 2026
Kuopio will have the honor of hosting NHL Hockey Day in Finland, which will be held at the heart of Finnish hockey culture, Kuopio Market Square, on March 27–28, 2026. […]
New English-language e-book Discover Kuopio – The Everyone Guide published
An English-language e-guide titled “Discover Kuopio – The Everyone Guide – For Locals, Visitors & Global Talent” is published today. Written by Angelika Krieger, the e-book is designed for anyone interested […]
Traditional Christmas exhibition at the Old Kuopio Museum 2.12.2025 - 4.1.2026
The museum houses are once again decked out in festive decorations from the 1800s to the 1930s. Come and experience what Christmas used to smell and look like. Admire the […]
Kuopio introduces a new way to engage with international students
Today, more and more languages can be heard spoken on the streets and campuses of Kuopio. There are already over 2,000 international students in Kuopio, and this number is predicted […]
The city encourages people to choose a little more wisely
Kuopio encourages everyone to make smarter choices during Black Week and beyond. We want to highlight smart alternatives to the overconsumption of natural resources. Our own choices, i.e. what we […]
Visit by the sister cities in honor of Kuopio's 250th anniversary
Kuopio250 anniversary celebrations are currently underway. Last week the city has welcomed distinguished guests from five long-standing sister cities: Besançon (France), Castrop-Rauxel and Gera (Germany), Minneapolis (USA) and Opole (Poland). […]