The future of Finland and Europe will be on the table again at this year’s Europe Forum in Turku from 30 August to 1 September. Now that the pandemic has subsided, the event returns closer to citizens and encourages everyone to join in open discussion. This year’s theme of the Europe Forum is A Changing Europe.
Tap water is safe to drink everywhere in Runosmäki area. Three subsequent samples, taken from the spot where the issue was originally detected, have shown a clean result.
The next training for Cook, Vocational Qualification in Restaurant and catering services and training for Site Facilities Operative, Vocational Qualification in Cleaning and Property Services will both begin in autumn 2024 and applications for these trainings will open during spring 2024.
Turku was the only city in Finland's delegation to the UN Climate Change Conference. In her speeches, Mayor Minna Arve particularly emphasised the importance of cities in the fight against climate change.
The Ukrainians of Finland association has especially promoted the status of Ukrainian refugees and their integration into Finland. The City of Turku chooses the Multicultural Act of the Year to highlight the diverse international character of Turku.
Ambassador Zahoor Ahmed visited leading education institutions in Turku on Monday November 7, 2022.
Ambassador visited the construction TVET side of Turku Vocation Institute TAI, who is already running joint-diploma programs on hospitality management with NUTECH in Pakistan, and in talks on launching first construction sector skills training programs in Pakistan.
Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine is slowing down economic growth, food prices continue to rise rapidly, and energy and fuel prices have also increased considerably. We gathered information on the assistance and support available for financial difficulties in the Turku region.
Full program of the Europe Forum 2022, August 24–26, has been published. The theme of the event, which will be held for the fifth time in August, is the role of Finland and the EU as part of a changing international order. Over three days, experts, decision-makers and the general public will be offered a high-level program with speakers from ministers, MEPs and top experts in science, economics and politics.
An open discussion on the future of Finland and Europe will take place for the fifth time at the Europe Forum, in Turku, on the 24th to 26th of August. The theme of this year's Europe Forum is the position of Finland and the EU as part of the changing international order. Speakers include Prime Minister Sanna Marin, Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto, party leaders Petteri Orpo and Riikka Purra, Minister of Education Li Andersson, and Sitra's President Jyrki Katainen.
Finland’s 25-year membership in the EU as the main theme
The Europe Forum was organised in Turku for the third time on 27 August and 28 August. Over 30 high-quality sets of programme were organised during the two days. In addition to the decision-makers and experts on the spot, 1500 unique viewers took part in the Europe Forum through the live streams. The next event will take place 25–27 August 2021.