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Another photography top name in the VB photography center's summer!
As usual, the VB photography center’s summer exhibition features works by an internationally known photography artist. Gregory Grewdson’s “Eveningside” arrives in Kuopio from Italy. The exhibition has been curated exclusively […]
Council of Europe's experts on good relations and inclusive integration visited Kuopio
Kuopio is one of the six pilot cities in the Council of Europe’s Good Relations project “Building an inclusive integration approach in Finland”. Other pilot cities are Vantaa, Hämeenlinna, Tampere, […]
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 […]
Väinölänniemi tennis courts are open again - individual booking now available
Summer tennis season in Kuopio is now officially open, as the booking of individual tennis courts in Väinölänniemi Park started on Monday 3.6.2024. You can book individual tennis courts at […]
Fisherman: get your fishing permits in time
Police is involved in the control of fishing permits in North Savo. City of Kuopio, Metsähallitus and and fishing districts are also involved. The control covers fish catching regulations, closed […]
City of Kuopio participates in the Pride event in June
North Savo Seta and its partners will organize Kuopio Pride event 5-8 June 2024. City of Kuopio will support the event and organize a varied program for the week. Equality […]
Digital Art Festival Kuopio 6.-21.7.
International Urban Art Festival will be built as a digital landscape gallery, combining the magic of Lapland and animal characters with universal digital landscape sculptures. Theme of the exhibition is […]
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, […]
Kuopio summer holiday is Nice Summer!
During the summer holidays, there are fun activities for school children and families of all ages, both outdoors and indoors. There are plenty of free activities and events. For a […]
Registration for Kuopio Community College's courses for the next academic year starts 28.5.2024
Once again, almost 2200 inspiring and varied courses are on offer. For many, May is a month of spring celebrations and new beginnings. It is also a time to plan […]
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 […]
Kuopio Art Museum is being developed by Australians
Kuopio Art Museum, which has broken visitor records, will in future focus its activities more on young people. In autumn 2025, the museum will open a completely new space 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 […]