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23.02.2021

The second Empower Wednesday program starts

The aim of Empower Wednesdays is to support international talents in the Turku area in their integration process and provide key information to help find their path to working life. 2021 Spring program will start on the 24th of February and run until the end of May.

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30.11.2020

Recommendations and Restrictions Related to Coronavirus in Turku

Check the latest recommendations and restrictions related to coronavirus in Turku e.g. in city services and hobby activities. (updated 14.4.2021)

Outdoor exercise facilities are open

15.04.2021

COVID-19 infections are decreasing, the infection rates peaked in March

In Turku, 151 coronavirus infections were recorded on week 14 (April 5–11, 2021). The incidence of coronavirus in Turku is currently 195/100,000/14 days (13 April 2021). The percentage of tracked cases was 75% on week 14. The number of new COVID-19 infections is decreasing significantly. Exposures are still most common in the same households, close circles, and workplaces.

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12.04.2021

Robots are joining the fight against the pandemic in Turku

Turku has implemented new technology which has significantly sped up the process of getting tested for COVID-19 and receiving the results. Artificial intelligence and robots are also useful for purposes such as counselling and organising vaccinations.

16.04.2021

Technical problems with online appointment booking for coronavirus vaccinations – the issue is now fixed

There have been technical problems in the health care e-Services regarding the online appointment booking for coronavirus vaccination. The system failure has now been located and fixed. The online appointment booking for coronavirus vaccinations through health care e-Services is back to normal.

13.04.2021

Mayor of Turku elected as Vice-President in a global organisation for sustainable cities

Mayor of Turku Minna Arve has been elected as Vice-President in the Presidium of the global ICLEI organisation. The Presidium consist of President and three Vice-Presidents. ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network committed to sustainable urban development.

23.03.2021

The City of Turku joins in European minute of silence

Together with cities all over Europe, the City of Turku participates in a minute of silence for the victims of the corona pandemic, which started one year ago. The joint commemoration takes place on Wednesday, 24 March, at 12:00 CET (13:00 Finnish time).

22.03.2021

Approximately 10 new coronavirus infections among international exchange students in Turku

New coronavirus infections have been detected among international exchange students in higher education in Turku. Student quarantines continue.

16.04.2021

Technical problems with online appointment booking for coronavirus vaccinations – the issue is now fixed

13.04.2021

Mayor of Turku elected as Vice-President in a global organisation for sustainable cities

23.03.2021

The City of Turku joins in European minute of silence

22.03.2021

Approximately 10 new coronavirus infections among international exchange students in Turku

New coronavirus infections have been detected among international exchange students in higher education in Turku. Student quarantines continue.

18.03.2021

Over 70 Coronavirus Infections Detected among International Students in Higher Education in Turku

Several coronavirus infections have been detected in Turku among international exchange students. At least a few hundred people have been exposed to coronavirus. The situation is very serious.

04.03.2021

Upper Comprehensive Schools in Turku to Begin Distance Teaching, Shutdown Restrictions Will Affect Services

The City of Turku complies with the decisions made by the Regional State Administrative Agency for Southern Finland on 4 March regarding shutdown due to coronavirus. The decisions apply to grades 7 to 9 of upper comprehensive schools in Turku and these will switch to distance teaching. Also free time services and public facilities will be affected.

25.02.2021

Mayor Minna Arve is one of the keynote speakers of CDP Awards – The event will be broadcast on Euronews channel on 2 March

Mayor Arve was invited as a keynote speaker to this year’s CDP Awards event. The other keynote speakers include names such as Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel and the Mayor of Athens, Kostas Bakoyannis. The event theme is rebuilding the economy on a sustainable basis.

16.04.2021

Mayor Minna Arve is one of the keynote speakers of CDP Awards – The event will be broadcast on Euronews channel on 2 March

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