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Turku will be rewarded for globally significant climate work: Goal-oriented co-operation with cities and companies will continue

City of Turku 15.02.2023, 08:40

The City of Turku is committed to long-term climate work together with companies and communities in the region. The city's ambitious and systematic climate work has elevated Turku to the ranks of internationally recognized leading climate cities for the fourth time already. Mayor Minna Arve will receive the best climate cities award in Paris on 16 February 2023. Turku's position among the world's...

Kaupungit ja kunnat Ympäristö ja luonto

City of Turku selected as one of the globally leading climate cities for the fourth time

City of Turku selected as one of the globally leading climate cities for the fourth time

City of Turku 17.11.2022, 12:31

City of Turku has been recognized by CDP, a global environmental impact non-profit organisation, as one of 123 A List cities across the globe that is taking bold leadership on environmental action and transparency, despite the pressures of a challenging global economic situation. A List cities are demonstrating their climate leadership through concerted and effective action, just as national...

Kaupungit ja kunnat Ympäristö ja luonto

City of Turku selected as one of the globally leading climate cities for the fourth time

Europe Forum program completed: in August, top experts in politics, economics and science will meet again in Turku

City of Turku 20.06.2022, 13:56

Full program of the Europe Forum 2022, August 24–26, has been published: europeforum.fi/en/programme/. The theme of the event, which will be held for the fifth time in August, is the role of Finland and the EU as part of a changing international order. Over three days, experts, decision-makers and the general public will be offered a high-level program with speakers from ministers, MEPs and top...

Hallitus ja valtio Kaupungit ja kunnat Politiikka Talous Tiede ja tutkimus

The Europe Forum will see top names of politics, economy, and research, again in August

City of Turku 09.05.2022, 14:00

An open discussion on the future of Finland and Europe will take place for the fifth time at the Europe Forum, in Turku, on the 24th to 26th of August. The theme of this year's Europe Forum is the position of Finland and the EU as part of the changing international order. Speakers include Prime Minister Sanna Marin, Minister of Finance Annika Saarikko, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto,...

Hallitus ja valtio Kaupungit ja kunnat Politiikka Talous Tiede ja tutkimus

Europe Forum Turku inspired vivid discussions on influencing through information, security policy, and the role of the EU

City of Turku 27.08.2021, 17:07

Europe Forum, organized in Turku on the 25th to 27th of August, brought together hundreds of decision makers, experts, and citizens. This year, the Forum was organised for the fourth time, and for health security reasons, for the second time as a hybrid event where the public took part online. The 3-day event saw over 30 high-level talks and discussions, and the live streams were attended by over...

Kaupungit ja kunnat Politiikka Talous Tiede ja tutkimus

Europe Forum challenges the citizens to online discussions on the future of Europe – the event begins on Wednesday 25th of August in Turku, Finland

City of Turku 24.08.2021, 12:35

Europe Forum, the 3-day discussion event focusing on science, economy, and politics, is arranged in Turku, Finland on the 25th to 27th of August. The public is invited to engage via the Europe Forum virtual platform, and comment and ask questions using the platform’s chat function. The discussions will be recorded and can be viewed later via YouTube and other channels. Europe Forum is a hybrid...

Kaupungit ja kunnat Politiikka Talous Tiede ja tutkimus

Top EU politicians launch the political season in Turku

City of Turku 17.08.2021, 14:06

Several prominent scientists, economists and politicians open the discussions on Europe at the Europe Forum, organised in Turku, Finland, on the 25th to 27th of August 2021. The forum culminates on Friday, the Politics Day, in discussions with the Prime Minister Sanna Marin, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti Tuppurainen, the...

Kaupungit ja kunnat Politiikka Talous Tiede ja tutkimus

Europe Forum brings forth young voices in Turku in August

City of Turku 28.07.2021, 11:56

The Europe Forum, organized in Turku on the 25th to 27th of August 2021, inspires the young to join in the discussion on Europe and the European cooperation. The Forum has taken along young people as speakers, event organisers, and volunteers. Young audience is invited to engage also via the Europe Forum virtual platform. The Europe Forum 2021 discussions will focus on the changes in the EU and...

Kaupungit ja kunnat Politiikka Talous Tiede ja tutkimus

Turku in the heart of politics, economy and science in August: Europe Forum publishes its full programme

City of Turku 16.06.2021, 13:10

The programme for the Europe Forum 2021 has been published. The fourth forum will be organized in Turku on 25-27 August. The discussions will evolve especially around the theme of changes in the EU and Finland. As speakers, the programme features ministers, MEPs, and leading experts in science, economy, and politics. The Europe Forum is organized as a three-day hybrid event in Turku on the 25th...

Kaupungit ja kunnat Politiikka Talous Tiede ja tutkimus

The Europe Forum brings together top politicians to Turku, Finland, in August, led by the Prime Minister Sanna Marin

City of Turku 07.05.2021, 13:29

The fourth Europe Forum will be arranged in Turku, Finland, on the 25th to 27th of August 2021. The preliminary programme was published today, and it features speakers such as Prime Minister Sanna Marin, Commissioner Jutta Urpilainen, Minister for Foreign Affairs Pekka Haavisto, Minister of Science and Culture Annika Saarikko, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering Tytti...

Kaupungit ja kunnat Politiikka Talous Tiede ja tutkimus

Mayor of Turku elected as Vice-President of ICLEI – a global organisation for sustainable cities

City of Turku 13.04.2021, 14:37

Mayor of Turku Minna Arve has been elected as Vice-President in the Presidium of the global ICLEI organisation. The Presidium consists of President and three Vice-Presidents. ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is a global network committed to sustainable urban development. The other elected Presidium members are President Mr. Frank Cownie - Mayor, City of Des Moines, USA; First...

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Anniversary Poster for the Tall Ships Races Event in Turku in Summer 2021 Designed by Erik Bruun

City of Turku 10.12.2020, 09:30

Master of Finnish poster art, graphic designer Erik Bruun designed an anniversary poster for the Tall Ships Races event to be held in Turku in summer 2021. The poster will be available in sales outlets in Turku and in the online store of Visit Turku just in time for Christmas. The price of the poster is 25 euros. The poster features nine white sailing vessels on the sides on a blue background –...

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Lithuanian-Finnish Team Awarded First Prize in Linnanniemi Idea Competition

City of Turku 29.10.2020, 11:21

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...

Arkkitehtuuri Kaupungit ja kunnat

Winners of International Idea Competition to Be Announced – an Impressive Number of Proposals Submitted for the Unique Linnanniemi Area in Turku, Finland

City of Turku 22.10.2020, 14:37

An international idea competition for the Linnanniemi area was held in spring 2020. Altogether 127 proposals from both Finland and abroad were submitted for the competition concerning this unique area surrounding the Turku Castle. The total number of proposals makes the competition one of the most popular Finnish regional planning projects of all time. Announcement of the prize-winning and...

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Åbot: The City of Turku’s coronavirus advice bot

City of Turku 28.09.2020, 13:21

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. 11% of the population of Turku speak something other than Finnish or Swedish as their mother...

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The Competition Entries for the Linnanniemi Area in Turku Published for Commenting

City of Turku 25.06.2020, 15:00

An international idea competition for the Linnanniemi area in the surroundings of Turku Castle took place between 9 January and 28 May 2020. An exceptional number of proposals from both Finland and abroad was submitted for the competition concerning a unique area. The competition entries are available for public commenting between 25 June and 5 August 2020. The opportunity for commenting through...

The City of Turku Remote Information Session on Competition Entries for the Linnanniemi Area on Thursday 25 June at 2 pm

City of Turku 22.06.2020, 17:16

An international idea competition for the Linnanniemi area in the surroundings of Turku Castle took place between 9 January and 28 May 2020. An exceptional number of proposals from both Finland and abroad was submitted for the competition concerning a unique area. The competition entries will be published for public commenting on Thursday 25 June at 12 pm (noon) on the Kerro kantasi (Voice your...

The International Idea Competition for Linnanniemi in Turku, Finland, Drew 129 Proposals

City of Turku 02.06.2020, 10:45

A record number of proposals were submitted for the international idea competition for the surroundings of Turku Castle and the western bank area of the mouth of the River Aura. As many as 129 proposals were received by the deadline 28 May. Measured by the number of proposals, the Linnanniemi competition is one of the most interesting objects of regional planning of all times in Finland. The...

Arkkitehtuuri Kaupungit ja kunnat Rakentaminen

The competition period for the international idea competition for Linnanniemi area of Turku has been extended

City of Turku 26.03.2020, 12:39

The jury has decided to extend the competition period due to the coronavirus epidemic. Thus, those attending the competition will have more time to adjust to the unforeseen situation. The new deadline for the competition is 28 May 2020 at 4 pm (GMT+3). The competition will be organised for the area comprising Turku Castle, its surroundings and the western bank of the mouth of the Aura River in...

Arkkitehtuuri Kaupungit ja kunnat

EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region Annual Forum gathers 800 international policymakers and experts to Turku, Finland

EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region Annual Forum gathers 800 international policymakers and experts to Turku, Finland

City of Turku 31.01.2020, 13:39

EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region 11th Annual Forum 16–17 June 2020, Turku, Finland The EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR) 11th Annual Forum “Our Region, Our Future – Towards a Decade of Innovation and Sustainability” will be organised in Turku, Finland for the second time on 16–17 June 2020. The themes of this year’s Forum are sustainability and innovations. Around 800...

Hallitus ja valtio Kaupungit ja kunnat Politiikka Talous Ympäristö ja luonto

EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region Annual Forum gathers 800 international policymakers and experts to Turku, Finland

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