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Minister of Education and Culture, Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, in Turku
02.05.2017
Multicultural schools on the move enrich everyday life
Minister of Education and Culture, Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, visited Turku on Monday, 20 March. Grahn-Laasonen visited the Lauste school, which has quite positive experiences on the integration of a large number of immigrant students, and which is an active participant in the Schools on the Move project.
400 people receive Finnish citizenship last year
28.03.2017
Municipalities in the Turku region congratulate new citizens of Finland
The municipalities in the Turku region held a joint celebration for residents who received Finnish citizenship last year. The celebration was held at the Turku Volunteer Fire Brigade Building on 28 March.
The awards will be handed out on 28 March
21.03.2017
The Year’s New Citizen of Turku and Multicultural Act 2017
Awards go to Paco Diop, the Föli immigrant drivers and the wide-ranging volunteer efforts of the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi.
10.03.2017
Living Reformation Since 1522
The ideas of the Reformation came to revolutionise Central Europe in the early 1500s. These new teachings arrived first into Turku and spread from there to other parts of the country. Mikael Agricola, the Bishop of Turku, was the most prominent reformer in Finland. He was the father of written Finnish and made his life’s work in Turku.
Minister of Education and Culture, Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, in Turku
02.05.2017
Multicultural schools on the move enrich everyday life
Minister of Education and Culture, Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, visited Turku on Monday, 20 March. Grahn-Laasonen visited the Lauste school, which has quite positive experiences on the integration of a large number of immigrant students, and which is an active participant in the Schools on the Move project.
400 people receive Finnish citizenship last year
28.03.2017
Municipalities in the Turku region congratulate new citizens of Finland
The municipalities in the Turku region held a joint celebration for residents who received Finnish citizenship last year. The celebration was held at the Turku Volunteer Fire Brigade Building on 28 March.
The awards will be handed out on 28 March
21.03.2017
The Year’s New Citizen of Turku and Multicultural Act 2017
Awards go to Paco Diop, the Föli immigrant drivers and the wide-ranging volunteer efforts of the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi.10.03.2017
Living Reformation Since 1522
The ideas of the Reformation came to revolutionise Central Europe in the early 1500s. These new teachings arrived first into Turku and spread from there to other parts of the country. Mikael Agricola, the Bishop of Turku, was the most prominent reformer in Finland. He was the father of written Finnish and made his life’s work in Turku.
30.08.2016
Connect via WhatsApp to get messages about your new home country
Your First Finnish Friend is a WhatsApp campaign by Infopankki, a multilingual website providing information to people who have just moved to Finland. Every weekday in September and October you’ll receive a message about the most important things you should know about Finland: language, health, transportation, work and leisure.
A unique opportunity!
11.08.2016
Youth exchange in Netherlands and Serbia
Is the future open? No place to go studying, not too much money either? Come with us to Netherlands and Serbia, get to know new people and cultures. All costs will be covered.
In Turku region 400 new Finnish citizenship last year
18.03.2016
Municipalities in the Turku region honoured new Finnish citizens
A joint celebration organised by the municipalities of the Turku region was held on 16 March at the Turku Volunteer Fire Brigade Building in honour of the new citizens of Finland. The main speech of the event was delivered by Chief of Staff Päivi Nerg from the Ministry of the Interior, after which Muhis Azizi gave a speech from an immigrant's perspective.
Minister of Education and Culture, Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, in Turku
02.05.2017
Multicultural schools on the move enrich everyday life
Minister of Education and Culture, Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, visited Turku on Monday, 20 March. Grahn-Laasonen visited the Lauste school, which has quite positive experiences on the integration of a large number of immigrant students, and which is an active participant in the Schools on the Move project.
400 people receive Finnish citizenship last year
28.03.2017
Municipalities in the Turku region congratulate new citizens of Finland
The municipalities in the Turku region held a joint celebration for residents who received Finnish citizenship last year. The celebration was held at the Turku Volunteer Fire Brigade Building on 28 March.
The awards will be handed out on 28 March
21.03.2017
The Year’s New Citizen of Turku and Multicultural Act 2017
Awards go to Paco Diop, the Föli immigrant drivers and the wide-ranging volunteer efforts of the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi.
Nominations will be accepted until 12 February 2017
23.01.2017
Seeking the New Citizen of Turku and the Multicultural Act of 2017
The theme Together of the centenary of Finland’s independence is also a fitting theme for the City of Turku’s selection campaign for the New Citizen of Turku and the Multicultural Act of 2017 from 23 January to 12 February.
A unique opportunity!
11.08.2016
Youth exchange in Netherlands and Serbia
Is the future open? No place to go studying, not too much money either? Come with us to Netherlands and Serbia, get to know new people and cultures. All costs will be covered.
In Turku region 400 new Finnish citizenship last year
18.03.2016
Municipalities in the Turku region honoured new Finnish citizens
A joint celebration organised by the municipalities of the Turku region was held on 16 March at the Turku Volunteer Fire Brigade Building in honour of the new citizens of Finland. The main speech of the event was delivered by Chief of Staff Päivi Nerg from the Ministry of the Interior, after which Muhis Azizi gave a speech from an immigrant's perspective.
Awards will be presented at a celebration for new citizens of Finland on 16 March 2016
09.03.2016
Year’s New Citizen of Turku and Multicultural Act 2016
Awards to Berhan Ahmadi, the church’s bold and visible actions when the large number of asylum seekers surprised the Finns last autumn and for the multiculturalism of Turku Market Hall.
03.03.2016
Explore electronic newspapers and magazines
The library users now have access to two new e-services featuring dozens of Finnish and international magazines.
22.02.2016
Books in your language
The National Library Day in Finland is celebrated on Monday, 8 February. This year’s theme is cultural diversity and cultural encounters at the library.
Status quo in Turku
03.02.2016
Questions and answers about asylum seekers and emergency accommodations in Turku
We have compiled a list of the most common questions and answers regarding the asylum seekers and the situation in the City of Turku. The list will be updated when new information becomes available.
Situation in Turku
29.09.2015
Questions and answers about asylum seekers and emergency accommodations in Turku
The Turku City officials and persons in positions of trust have received plenty of enquiries, questions and feedback from the residents of the municipality regarding the situation of asylum seekers. In order to relieve the need for information, a list of the most common questions and answers regarding the City of Turku has been compiled. It will be updated when new information becomes available.
