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Growth ambitions among companies in North Savo
A company survey commissioned by the Talent First project (conducted between 2–28 April 2025) explored the views of companies in North Savo on skills needs, international recruitment, and factors influencing […]
The Culture bank expands to North Savo
Culture Bank is an online service that brings together artists and cultural professionals along with their bookable services in one unified platform. Scheduled for launch in autumn 2025, the platform […]
Kuopio Dance Festival begins - the whole city becomes a stage
The festival will open with Vástádus eana / The Answer is Land by the Norwegian Elle Sofe Company. The work draws inspiration from protests and Sámi spiritual practices. The Olvi […]
How to organise an event in Kuopio?
Are you interested organising an event in Kuopio but not sure where to start? Welcome to Pop-Up Workshop on Event Planning on Wed 4th of June from 3 pm to […]
Kuopio Pride brings a celebration of love and equality to our city 5 -7 June
Kuopio will host a Pride event on 5-7 June 2025. Kuopio Pride will highlight the rights, inclusion and well-being of sexual and gender minorities. The highlight of the three-day event […]
School threat at Kuopio Petonen, Pyörö school
The Eastern Finland Police Department has been informed of a threat made against Kuopio’s Pyörö school on the night between Thursday 22.5. and Friday 23.5. The threat was made via […]
Martti Ahtisaari school threat - the city organizes a discussion service
On Thursday morning, 22 May 2025, the police of Eastern Finland received a report of a threat against the Martti Ahtisaari school in Kuopio’s Saaristokaupunki. The police were on the […]
The national parade of the Finnish Defence Forces will be held in Kuopio on 4 June 2025
The event will cause changes to traffic and parking. During the parade events public is encouraged to move around the harbour and Väinölänniemi areas on foot. The Defence Forces will […]
A new meeting place as an international student project will be completed in Savilahti to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Kuopio
At the end of May, an international architecture student project will create a new and experiential meeting place in Savilahti, inviting people to spend time there. The starting point has […]
Study: How North Savo’s ecosystems are building the future
Ecosystem studies in North Savo highlight the region’s key sectors, the companies operating within them, networks, and strengths. They provide businesses and professionals considering relocation to the area with a […]
Art in the spirit of friendship: Marie-Françoise Poitout Thorel donated a collection of art to the city of Kuopio
The sister-city relationship between Kuopio and Besançon in France received a new, meaningful cultural gift when French artist and long-time sister-city activist Marie-Françoise Poitout Thorel donated 68 of her enluminure […]
New report: Regional collaboration on talent attraction in North Savo requires clear leadership
A new report provides an up-to-date view of talent needs and collaboration readiness among businesses in North Savo. Based on interviews and extensive survey data, the report shows that the […]
Made in Kuopio250 concert can also be enjoyed on the radio
Good news for the people of Kuopio: Radio Savon Aallot will broadcast the Made in Kuopio concert live. Made in Kuopio concert is clearly of high interest to the people […]
New study: Improving the integration process strengthens regional attractiveness and retention
A new study on settlement processes and services in North Savo has been completed. Commissioned by the Talent First project and conducted by MDI, the report deepens the understanding of […]