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Smart & Wise Turku
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.
01.04.2021
Turku celebrates the anniversary year of culture
This year, Turku celebrates the 10th anniversary of being the European Capital of Culture. Due to the coronavirus situation, it has not been possible to start the events of the anniversary year yet, but the city wants to bring joy to its residents with little surprises to discover in the streetscape. In addition, Turku supports its cultural operators with different types of subsidies during the anniversary year.
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.
Several actors from Turku are involved
16.12.2020
RESPONSE – integrated solutions for energy positive and resilient neighbourhoods and cities
Funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, RESPONSE is a 60-month project that aims to establish a strategic vision for Smart Cities Energy Transition: Climate-neutral cities by 2050.
Smart & Wise Turku
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.
01.04.2021
Turku celebrates the anniversary year of culture
This year, Turku celebrates the 10th anniversary of being the European Capital of Culture. Due to the coronavirus situation, it has not been possible to start the events of the anniversary year yet, but the city wants to bring joy to its residents with little surprises to discover in the streetscape. In addition, Turku supports its cultural operators with different types of subsidies during the anniversary year.
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.
Several actors from Turku are involved
16.12.2020
RESPONSE – integrated solutions for energy positive and resilient neighbourhoods and cities
Funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, RESPONSE is a 60-month project that aims to establish a strategic vision for Smart Cities Energy Transition: Climate-neutral cities by 2050.
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.
Operating could start 2024
10.11.2020
Procurement of the Turku International School was suspended – the school’s future location may after all be Itäharju
Due to the city’s current economic situation and the higher than expected costs connected to the procurement, the City Board of Turku has decided to suspend the procurement of the International School, which was planned to be established at the Sirkkala barracks. The City Board made the decision in its meeting on 9 November.
29.10.2020
Lithuanian-Finnish Team Awarded First Prize in Linnanniemi Idea Competition
The winning proposal of the Linnanniemi idea competition is “Kolme palaa” by Lithuanian-Finnish team After Party. The proposal “H2Å” by Architects Anttila & Rusanen Ltd came second and “Kolme” by Liisa Heinonen and Henri Jessen-Juhler came third. The awarded proposals envisaging a new maritime city district received positive feedback e.g. for honouring the role of Turku Castle and for having successfully balanced the functionalities planned for the area.
08.05.2020
Turku-Based Restaurant and Sea Views Starring in an International Restaurant Series on Netflix
The restaurant Ruissalon Maininki located in Turku will be having considerable visibility in a restaurant series on the international streaming service Netflix, produced by Marblemedia. The visibility in an episode that is out internationally on Friday was arranged through collaboration between Visit Finland and Visit Turku.
Smart & Wise Turku
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.
01.04.2021
Turku celebrates the anniversary year of culture
This year, Turku celebrates the 10th anniversary of being the European Capital of Culture. Due to the coronavirus situation, it has not been possible to start the events of the anniversary year yet, but the city wants to bring joy to its residents with little surprises to discover in the streetscape. In addition, Turku supports its cultural operators with different types of subsidies during the anniversary year.
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.
Several actors from Turku are involved
16.12.2020
RESPONSE – integrated solutions for energy positive and resilient neighbourhoods and cities
Funded by the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 Framework Programme, RESPONSE is a 60-month project that aims to establish a strategic vision for Smart Cities Energy Transition: Climate-neutral cities by 2050.
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.
Operating could start 2024
10.11.2020
Procurement of the Turku International School was suspended – the school’s future location may after all be Itäharju
Due to the city’s current economic situation and the higher than expected costs connected to the procurement, the City Board of Turku has decided to suspend the procurement of the International School, which was planned to be established at the Sirkkala barracks. The City Board made the decision in its meeting on 9 November.
29.10.2020
Lithuanian-Finnish Team Awarded First Prize in Linnanniemi Idea Competition
The winning proposal of the Linnanniemi idea competition is “Kolme palaa” by Lithuanian-Finnish team After Party. The proposal “H2Å” by Architects Anttila & Rusanen Ltd came second and “Kolme” by Liisa Heinonen and Henri Jessen-Juhler came third. The awarded proposals envisaging a new maritime city district received positive feedback e.g. for honouring the role of Turku Castle and for having successfully balanced the functionalities planned for the area.
08.05.2020
Turku-Based Restaurant and Sea Views Starring in an International Restaurant Series on Netflix
The restaurant Ruissalon Maininki located in Turku will be having considerable visibility in a restaurant series on the international streaming service Netflix, produced by Marblemedia. The visibility in an episode that is out internationally on Friday was arranged through collaboration between Visit Finland and Visit Turku.
