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Summer storm is approaching North Savo
According to the weather forecasts of the Finnish Meteorological Institute, a strong summer storm is heading towards North Savo. The storm is expected to arrive in the next few days, […]
Kuopio Funk Fest is a celebration of rhythm music and vinyl culture on 18-19 July
Kuopio Funk Fest is a dedicated urban festival that brings together disc jockeys, bands, dancers and partygoers for a common cause. Four different events over two days will take participants […]
Construction of the Savon Murre dog park starts in September
Savon Murre dog park will be built in the Maria Jotuni park area in the Kuopionlahti district. Construction will start in September 2025. The project is being developed by the […]
The Nordic sister cities visited Kuopio to honour the 250-anniversary
In early June, the city of Kuopio welcomed delegations from each of its Nordic sister cities: Bodø in Norway, Jönköping in Sweden and Svendborg in Denmark. The key themes of […]
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 […]