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Smart and Wise Turku is one of the city’s spearhead projects that combines the strategic goal of regional carbon neutrality in 2029 with the Smart City concept.
14.04.2021
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.
CIVITAS ECCENTRIC 2016–2020
09.12.2020
Turku is a trendsetter in Smart Mobility
As the first CIVITAS city in Finland, Turku has become an internationally noticed flagship city of sustainable solutions. The aim of Turku is to become carbon neutral by 2029 and Smart Mobility plays an important role in this process. Mobility in 2029 will consist primarily of walking, cycling, electric public transport and sharing of vehicles. Mobility has also become a service.
29.09.2020
Åbot: The City of Turku’s coronavirus advice bot
The City of Turku is launching an artificial intelligence-based advice bot for spreading awareness of coronavirus guidelines. Named Åbot, the purpose of the advice bot is to ensure that the City of Turku’s current coronavirus guidelines are accessible in all of the most notable languages used in Turku.
Courageously new
13.08.2019
The Easy by Electric-experiment makes people travel in new ways
Workers of the city of Turku have been trying out different means of electric travelling for almost a year. The electric vehicles being tested in the Easy by Electric-experiment have caused astonishment in passers-by when speeding along the bikeways of Turku.
14.04.2021
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.
CIVITAS ECCENTRIC 2016–2020
09.12.2020
Turku is a trendsetter in Smart Mobility
As the first CIVITAS city in Finland, Turku has become an internationally noticed flagship city of sustainable solutions. The aim of Turku is to become carbon neutral by 2029 and Smart Mobility plays an important role in this process. Mobility in 2029 will consist primarily of walking, cycling, electric public transport and sharing of vehicles. Mobility has also become a service.
29.09.2020
Åbot: The City of Turku’s coronavirus advice bot
The City of Turku is launching an artificial intelligence-based advice bot for spreading awareness of coronavirus guidelines. Named Åbot, the purpose of the advice bot is to ensure that the City of Turku’s current coronavirus guidelines are accessible in all of the most notable languages used in Turku.
Courageously new
13.08.2019
The Easy by Electric-experiment makes people travel in new ways
Workers of the city of Turku have been trying out different means of electric travelling for almost a year. The electric vehicles being tested in the Easy by Electric-experiment have caused astonishment in passers-by when speeding along the bikeways of Turku.
The cities expect tangible benefits from cooperation
14.05.2019
Turku and Bologna learn from each other’s climate actions
Climate change mitigation actions are being taken all over the world. Many European cities have committed to the most ambitious climate targets through a common mayors’ climate agreement (EU Covenant of Mayors). Turku and the Italian city of Bologna are learning from each other through the Covenant of Mayors’ Twinning programme.
29.04.2019
You can now load your Föli travel card at R-kioski
Turku region public transport Föli is teaming up with R-kioski. As of 29 April 2019, customers will be able to load Föli travel cards and purchase travel tickets at all R-kioski shops located in the Föli area.
The first 5G cafes in the world to Turku
12.04.2019
Elisa 5G network in Turku is growing to be the widest in the Nordic Countries – 5G arrives at speed in the citizens’ daily life
Elisa 5G network in Turku will be the widest in the Nordic Countries during spring 2019. At the same time Elisa and the City of Turku will start a significant three-year 5G partnership project which involves different measures to take advantage of new technology as well as concrete targets of piloting.
For a socially stronger Europe
18.03.2019
Turku commits to the European Pillar of Social Rights
Mayor of Turku Minna Arve has signed a strong commitment to the European Pillar of Social Rights. Turku’s pledge emphasizes the importance of preventing social exclusion, especially among young people and active support for employment.
CIVITAS ECCENTRIC 2016–2020
09.12.2020
Turku is a trendsetter in Smart Mobility
As the first CIVITAS city in Finland, Turku has become an internationally noticed flagship city of sustainable solutions. The aim of Turku is to become carbon neutral by 2029 and Smart Mobility plays an important role in this process. Mobility in 2029 will consist primarily of walking, cycling, electric public transport and sharing of vehicles. Mobility has also become a service.
Courageously new
13.08.2019
The Easy by Electric-experiment makes people travel in new ways
Workers of the city of Turku have been trying out different means of electric travelling for almost a year. The electric vehicles being tested in the Easy by Electric-experiment have caused astonishment in passers-by when speeding along the bikeways of Turku.
Enjoy Turku by bike!
29.07.2019
Föli Bikes Have Become an Inseparable Part of the Cityscape of Turku
The City bike system in Turku managed during the first year to establish its brand and to promote sustainable mobility of people throughout the year. The city residents named the Föli bikes by the name ‘fölläri’ and gave them a good grade. Most of the users praised the Föli bikes.
Register your team by 18th of August!
18.07.2019
City of Turku contributes to prevent social exclusion through a hackathon competition using 5G network
The City of Turku is co-organizing a hackathon event, which is an official side event for SHIFT Business Festival. During the competition, the participating teams are trying to find solutions to prevent social exclusion, with the help of 5G network. The competition is organized together with Elisa.
The cities expect tangible benefits from cooperation
14.05.2019
Turku and Bologna learn from each other’s climate actions
Climate change mitigation actions are being taken all over the world. Many European cities have committed to the most ambitious climate targets through a common mayors’ climate agreement (EU Covenant of Mayors). Turku and the Italian city of Bologna are learning from each other through the Covenant of Mayors’ Twinning programme.
The first 5G cafes in the world to Turku
12.04.2019
Elisa 5G network in Turku is growing to be the widest in the Nordic Countries – 5G arrives at speed in the citizens’ daily life
Elisa 5G network in Turku will be the widest in the Nordic Countries during spring 2019. At the same time Elisa and the City of Turku will start a significant three-year 5G partnership project which involves different measures to take advantage of new technology as well as concrete targets of piloting.
For a socially stronger Europe
18.03.2019
Turku commits to the European Pillar of Social Rights
Mayor of Turku Minna Arve has signed a strong commitment to the European Pillar of Social Rights. Turku’s pledge emphasizes the importance of preventing social exclusion, especially among young people and active support for employment.