Tampere schools are celebrating Week of diverse Tampere
Openness, co-operation and equality are exhibited in many ways in schools and educational establishments in Tampere as they celebrate the theme week for diversity from 21.3. to 27.3.2022.
View ArticleImpact of a possible strike on services of City of Tampere 29.-30.3.2022
If no agreement can be reached in the municipal sector negotiations, Trade Union of Public and Welfare Sectors JHL and Trade Union Jyty will be on strike on Tuesday 29.3.2022 and Wednesday 30.3.2022....
View ArticleFourth round of COVID-19 vaccinations for those over 80 years of age begins
In Tampere and Orivesi, the administration of fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine to all persons over 80 years of age has begun in accordance with the recommendation of the National Institute for Health...
View ArticleFinland’s largest cities coordinate necessary measures in response to the war...
Finland’s six largest cities have decided to step up their cooperation in their response to the local effects of the war in Ukraine. This increased cooperation will help the cities form a shared...
View ArticleThe City of Tampere’s efforts to develop sustainable mobility receive an award
The City of Tampere won first prize in the SUMP Award competition for European cities. SUMP stands for Sustainable Urban Mobility Planning. The award was granted by the European Commission.
View ArticleHatanpää coronavirus vaccination unit to be closed on 8 April 2022
Vaccinations will be administered at the Hatanpää coronavirus vaccination unit every day until 8 April 2022. After that, the unit will be closed. Vaccinations for those aged 12 years and over will...
View ArticleClosures and service changes tested for the 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey World...
The 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Group B games as well as the final games will be played at the Tampere Deck Arena from 13 to 29 May 2022. Temporary traffic arrangements are partially in use...
View ArticleEffects of the strike on the services of City of Tampere 12–13 April 2022
In the event that the negotiations of the municipal sector do not reach an agreement, OAJ and the negotiating organisation JUKO will go on strike in Tampere on Tuesday 12 April 2022 and Wednesday 13...
View ArticleTampere bids to host UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 with Nordic cities
The City of Tampere has joined other Nordic cities in a common bid to stage the UEFA Women’s European Championship 2025.
View ArticleA New Project Explores Ways to Influence People's Everyday Mobility
A new research project is looking for ways to improve sustainable mobility in everyday life with the Tampere.Finland application’s mobility carbon footprint calculator. The aim is to find out whether...
View ArticleRecruitment Events Provide Support to Ukrainian Job Seekers
The City of Tampere and Pirkanmaa Employment and Economic Development Office (Pirkanmaa TE Services) have agreed on a series of recruitment events to be organized under International House Tampere...
View ArticleThe City of Tampere Among the 100 European Climate-neutral and Smart Cities
The European Commission announced today the cities selected to the group of 100 Climate-neutral and Smart Cities by 2030 – the city of Tampere is among them.
View ArticleEffects of the strike on the services of City of Tampere 3–9 May 2022
The trade unions JUKO, JHL and Jyty have submitted a strike warning for the period 3–9 May 2022. If the strike takes place, it will have a wide impact on the services of the City of Tampere during the...
View ArticleTampere sets the bar in smart event security at Ice Hockey World Championship
The City of Tampere co-hosts the men’s 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship on May 13-29, and Finland’s “Home of Hockey” welcomes the nation’s most loved sport back home with open arms.
View ArticleWhich names from the music industry would you like to see on the star plates...
The first international Walk of Fame for music in Finland was opened in Tampere in the autumn of 2019. New stars are added every year based on suggestions from the public. At the moment, the names of...
View ArticleHome of Hockey celebrations will take place on Wednesday 11 May 2022 at...
The City of Tampere organizes Home of Hockey celebrations at Frenckell square on Wednesday 11 May 2022 from 5–6 pm as a kickoff for the 2022 Ice Hockey World Championship. The event will feature live...
View ArticleHow to improve everyday safety? Now all Tampere residents can vote
Voting in the participatory budgeting of the City of Tampere will take place between 9 and 22 May 2022. In the vote, the residents of Tampere will decide how everyday safety in different parts of the...
View ArticleTampere’s hockey hype hits new heights at Ice Hockey World Championship
City of Tampere waited for 57 years to land a leading role at IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship after hosting the games first time in 1965. Since then, Tampere has hosted tournaments in supporting...
View Article2022 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship special traffic arrangements from 13...
The IIHF 2022 Ice Hockey World Championship Group B games and the final games will be played in Tampere at the Nokia Arena from 13 to 29 May 2022. Large audiences are expected to all events, and to be...
View ArticleTampere’s iconic landmarks shine in Finland’s colors during 2022 IIHF Ice...
Tampere lights up its iconic landmarks and sites in the colors of Finnish flag during the 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. The blue and white illuminations can be seen during the tournament on...
View ArticleFourth COVID-19 vaccination is now recommended also for persons aged 70 years...
The persons aged 70 and older who are in home care or informal care or cannot manage at home by themselves without aid due to their decreased ability to function will now be able to get a fourth...
View ArticleGreen roofs in Tampere – exploring the potential. What do you think?
The municipality of Tampere and EU-H2020 UNaLab project team are conducting research on nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation. This questionnaire aims to assess the possibilities for the...
View ArticleSchools' event day and concert in the city centre on 25 May
The schools of Tampere are in for a fun and relaxed day of events on Wednesday, 25 May 2022. In the morning, a light-hearted competition for lower secondary school teams will be organised and, in the...
View ArticleTampere's equality and non-discrimination plan is being updated – come to the...
Tampere’s equality and non-discrimination plan is being updated during 2022. The work is beginning with a survey on the current state of equality and non-discrimination. All residents of Tampere can...
View ArticleTampere and Riga co-host the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship
Tampere has been chosen as the main venue for the men’s 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. Tampere co-hosts the tournament with Riga, the capital of Latvia. International Ice Hockey Federation...
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