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City of Kuopio participates in ITÄ23 training - the theme is cooperation in civil protection and after a radiation accident
The Regional State Administration of Eastern Finland, Rescue College and Radiation Safety Centre jointly organise an ITÄ23 training in November 2023, in which City of Kuopio will also participate. The […]
Skiing in Tahko and Puijo already in early November
New ski season will open next week on Friday 3.11.2023 at 9.00 on the Tahko first snow track, and a week later on Friday 10.11.2023 at 9.00 on the Puijo […]
School Health Survey 2023: Almost all children and young people in Kuopio take part in weekly activities
Almost every child and young person in Kuopio has a hobby, according to the latest School Health Survey 2023 conducted by the National Institute for Health and Welfare. The survey […]
Famous Raschèr saxophone quartet will perform in front of Kuopio City Orchestra on 26 October.
Kuopio City Orchestra’s Diamond Path seasonal concert on Thursday 26 October at 18:00 will feature a rare visit when the entire Raschèr Saxophone Quartet will play in front of the […]
Super fun things to do for children and young people in Kuopio during the autumn break!
In Kuopio, the autumn break is the Super Break. There’s plenty to do every day for schoolchildren and families on holiday in the city during week 42. If it rains, […]
The international communication of the city of Kuopio is developing
The website of the city of Kuopio was renewed in the spring of 2023, when the visual appearance of the website was updated to match the city’s colorful brand and […]
Kuopio offers its strong expertise in comprehensive security for the benefit of the whole of Finland
In the report of the vision working group of Eastern Finland (3/2023), one of the measures is the establishment of a comprehensive security competence center in the region. In Finland, […]
Kuopio is already preparing for the WOC2025 orienteering championships
In two years’ time, Kuopio will host the World Orienteering Cross-Country Championships.Before that, the World Cup finals will be held a year from ow on 26-29 September 2024. The preparations […]
"Our Kuopio" Festival attracted over 88 000 visitors in two weeks
“Our Kuopio” festival was celebrated for two weeks, from 12 to 27 August 2023, with more than 170 different events, including Satoa Food Festival, Night of Arts and 13 different […]
Kuopio builds cooperation across the Atlantic
At the beginning of September, a delegation of 13 people from Minneapolis, USA, arrived in Kuopio. The purpose of the trip was to celebrate the sister city anniversary between Minneapolis […]
International House Kuopio enhances the international services of City of Kuopio
City of Kuopio employment service unit starts a new guidance and counselling service that is intended especially for internationals living in or planning to move to Kuopio. The service aims […]
Kuopio has all you need to make life taste good
Kuopio attracts large numbers of tourists, relocating businesses and new residents. The city has an exceptionally high pull factor, the second highest in Finland. What has driven the success story […]