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!

An open info briefing: Lauste-Skanssi development prospects and Karhunaukio comprehensive school

A new Karhunaukio comprehensive school is being planned in Turku, which will replace the Lauste elementary school and Vasaramäki lower secondary school and serve the new residents of the Skanssi area. A press conference will be held at the shopping center Skanssi Monitor on Thursday, September 1, 2022, about the comprehensive school's needs assessment and the de-velopment prospects of the Lauste–Skanssi area. Residents and customers of the services as well as media representatives are welcome to the event.

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.