Varissuo health station will move to temporary facilities in Kupittaa in October

The temporary facilities of Varissuo health station are located in Pihlajalinna facilities in Kupittaa (Untamonkatu 1B). During the move, the health station will be closed from 7 to 11 October 2022. The Varissuo health station will open in the temporary facilities on Wednesday 12 October.

Turku Day is celebrated on Sunday, September 18th – festivities and a diverse range of events take over the city

The highlight of the year for every Turku resident and friend of the city – Turku day – brings a cheerful atmosphere and numerous events to the city. This festive day bursting with hometown love consists of more than 90 events.

Turku Day Appro is dedicated to all students

On Turku Day, 18th of September, students will have the possibility to get to know Turku through a cheerful Appro!

The Europe Forum invites everyone to discuss the future of Europe and Finland on August 24–26

The Europe Forum can be seen and heard again at the end of summer in Turku on August 24–26, 2022. Experts, decision-makers and the public participate in topical discussions at the main event locations and online on the forum's own virtual event platform. Simultaneous Finnish-English-Finnish interpretation is available for live webcasts. This year the forum also includes the Speakers' Corner public event at Hansatori.

Covid vaccinations will expand to new age groups in Turku

The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare recommends that municipalities gradually expand their fourth COVID-19 vaccinations during July-August. In Turku the fourth vaccination has been given during the summer to 70-79 year-olds who in medical risk groups, and now the fourth vaccination have been extended to all 70-79 year-olds. The exact start date of the fourth vaccination of those aged 18-69 in risk groups and those aged 60-69 who are not at risk is not yet known. Information on the expansion of vaccinations will be provided during August.

Mayor Minna Arve attends Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative

Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative has announced sixth class of mayors. Yearlong program provides 40 global mayors and 80 senior city leaders with world-class executive training and innovation skills to help deliver results for residents of their cities.