The jubilee year starts
15.01.2021
Turku 2011 – ten years since the beginning of the European Capital of Culture Year
Exactly ten years ago, the weather was equally chilly as today when Turku's European Capital of Culture year began with a spectacular outdoor show and 80 000 spectators.
Turku holds special environmental values
15.12.2020
Turku is among the first cities to join the EU Green City Accord
Since joining the Green City Accord initiative, the city of Turku is currently drawing up a practical programme to protect the diversity of nature. The city has also implemented a progressive forest strategy and is working to conserve the Baltic Sea.
