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Immigrants
01.12.2022
Turku awarded the Ukrainians of Finland with the Multicultural Act of the Year
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.
26.10.2022
Seasonal influenza vaccinations start in stages in Turku
Seasonal influenza vaccinations for the adult population will begin in Turku on 31 October at the vaccination reception at Satakunnantie 105. Vaccinations are administered at the reception every weekday between 8:15 and 15:45 in November and December. Vaccinations for children, young people and pregnant persons start earlier.
14.10.2022
Register to the African Academic Night
Join the African Academic Night to be organized in Turku on 29 October. The aim of the event is to enable the interaction of African academics and scientists with Finnish education authorities, business and professional authorities and international researchers in Finland.
30.09.2022
Varissuo health station will move to temporary facilities in Kupittaa in October
The temporary facilities of Varissuo health station are located 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.
01.12.2022
Turku awarded the Ukrainians of Finland with the Multicultural Act of the Year
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.
26.10.2022
Seasonal influenza vaccinations start in stages in Turku
Seasonal influenza vaccinations for the adult population will begin in Turku on 31 October at the vaccination reception at Satakunnantie 105. Vaccinations are administered at the reception every weekday between 8:15 and 15:45 in November and December. Vaccinations for children, young people and pregnant persons start earlier.
14.10.2022
Register to the African Academic Night
Join the African Academic Night to be organized in Turku on 29 October. The aim of the event is to enable the interaction of African academics and scientists with Finnish education authorities, business and professional authorities and international researchers in Finland.
30.09.2022
Varissuo health station will move to temporary facilities in Kupittaa in October
The temporary facilities of Varissuo health station are located 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.
11.02.2022
International House Turku supports immigrants
Turku is continuously investing in support services for immigrants. International House Turku -service concept helps customers in different languages, especially with questions concerning job opportunities and education.
27.01.2022
Language selection of International House Turku at Monitori in City Center expands
Multilingual advice and guidance services have now a wider selection at the Monitori in City Center. New Languages are Estonian, Polish, Romanian, and Vietnamese.
19.11.2021
Did you miss Study and Stay in Turku 2021 event? Watch the recording!
Study and Stay in Turku career event was arranged on 10 November 2021. If you missed it, you can watch the recording of the event and hear insipiring stories from international alumni who have made their careers in Finland!
Open for all interested!
27.10.2021
Futures workshop on 16 November
The closing event of the LUMODI project is the Futures Workshop: “Nature, well-being and integration“.
It will take place on 16 November 2021 at the Turku Main Library, Studio (Linnankatu 2, Turku), from 17:00 to 19:00. Registration by 10 November 2021 (sending an email with dietary restrictions to hanna.heino@utu.fi).
Welcome!
01.12.2022
Turku awarded the Ukrainians of Finland with the Multicultural Act of the Year
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.
26.10.2022
Seasonal influenza vaccinations start in stages in Turku
Seasonal influenza vaccinations for the adult population will begin in Turku on 31 October at the vaccination reception at Satakunnantie 105. Vaccinations are administered at the reception every weekday between 8:15 and 15:45 in November and December. Vaccinations for children, young people and pregnant persons start earlier.
30.09.2022
Varissuo health station will move to temporary facilities in Kupittaa in October
The temporary facilities of Varissuo health station are located 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.
15.09.2022
Help in everyday life as the cost-of-living increases
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.
11.02.2022
International House Turku supports immigrants
Turku is continuously investing in support services for immigrants. International House Turku -service concept helps customers in different languages, especially with questions concerning job opportunities and education.
27.01.2022
Language selection of International House Turku at Monitori in City Center expands
Multilingual advice and guidance services have now a wider selection at the Monitori in City Center. New Languages are Estonian, Polish, Romanian, and Vietnamese.
29.09.2021
Welcome desk at Monitori is your first step to advice and guidance services
On Monday 27 August a new service called Welcome Desk started at Monitori. It provides you information on advice and guidance services without a reservation.
Successful Integration is Key
01.07.2021
International Talents Showcase Turku in a New Campaign
The Talent Turku project, a joint effort by Turku Science Park Ltd. and the City of Turku, is launching a new campaign marketing Southwest Finland and the Turku region to international audiences. The campaign, dubbed #TalentedByNature, takes place in social media, with the goal of increasing the attractiveness of both Turku and the entire region of Southwest Finland for international talents and their families. Additionally, the campaign also strives to lower the threshold for companies to hire international talents.
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 29.12.2022.)
13.11.2020
The Year’s New Citizen of Turku and Multicultural Act 2020 have been selected
The Year’s New Citizen of Turku for 2020 is Bosnian-born Aida Bacic. The Multicultural Act 2020 award has been awarded to Monikulttuurinen päivähoito, koti ja koulu ry. Both work in their own spheres to promote multicultural activities that involve both immigrants and native Finns.
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Information on Corona and Support for Immigrants
Are you worried about coronavirus or the limitations and changes it has brought to everyday life? On this site, you will find information on what to do if you need help or, for instance, are looking for activities for your whole family. New forms of support are constantly being developed and taken into use, and information is updated on this page when the situation changes.
