This Belgian town will pay you to protect your home from burglars
And it will also advise you on the right way to do this
Belgium / Development
Finland / Germany / Sweden / Espoo / Green City
Three EU cities will scale down the European Green Deal
Espoo, Mannheim and Umeå are cooperating in the ALLIANCE project to create a prototype that makes the grand plan more workable for cities
Finland / Espoo / Politics and Reforms
An era of new beginnings – watch live the Eurocities Conference 2022
The focus of the two-day event, which welcomes 500 delegates from more than 100 cities, is the journey towards cities' climate leadership
Finland / Espoo / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation
Espoo’s web library turns the page on inaccessibility
A fine example of a digital service increasing the value of its offline counterpart
Finland / Espoo / Jyväskylä / Green City
Finnish cities prevent the habitat loss of flying squirrels
The Siberian flying squirrel is an endangered species whose biggest threat is forestry
Finland / Espoo / Digital transformation / EU funding updates
EIB boosts Europe's quantum computing sector with EUR 35 million
The European Investment Bank wants to position Europe as a technological leader
Finland / Espoo / Helsinki / Vantaa / Education and Sport
Helsinki Metropolitan Area offers residents 125 guided tours in nature
Excursions will be free of charge
Finland / Espoo / Development / Digital transformation / Energy efficiency
New data centre in Espoo to produce heat for local homes and businesses
Microsoft and Fortum have collaborated to accelerate Finland’s digital and green transition
Finland / Espoo / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Espoo is sending out postcards to all new residents
Those who have moved to the Finnish city in 2021 can present the cards to receive discounts at local shops
Finland / Espoo / Development / Innovation and Research
IQM Quantum Computers unveils state-of-the-art facility in Espoo
The company has invested EUR 20 million in the new fabrication site
Finland / Espoo / Green City / Politics and Reforms
Espoo wants to become Europe’s most sustainable city
The Finnish city has outlined seven objectives that will help it achieve this goal
Denmark / Finland / Germany / Netherlands / Sweden / Aalborg / Amsterdam / Berlin / Copenhagen / Espoo / Lund / Stockholm / Innovation and Research
Cities of the Future Index: 3 European metropolitan areas rank highest
Easy Park has found the world’s 150 most intelligent cities
Finland / Espoo / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
Espoo announces 2021 Mayor’s Innovation Competition winners
The winning ideas explore wellbeing, health care and mental health
Finland / Espoo / Helsinki / Pirkkala / Tampere / Vantaa / Welfare and Health
Which are Finland’s most vibrant cities?
Ramboll conducted a study based on the 15-minute cities concept and its LIVCY index
Finland / Espoo / Innovation and Research
Espoo to host virtual AI event in November
“AI Finland & AI Day 2021: Reboot with AI” will combine two annual events and showcase the latest developments in artificial intelligence
Finland / Espoo / Turku / Innovation and Research / Mobility
Espoo and Turku are working towards introducing automated traffic
On 24 August, the two cities will present the results of their studies at a webinar
Finland / Espoo / Helsinki / Culture and Tourism
Southern Finland launches new platform to boost tourism
Bookingpoint.fi allows customers to book hundreds of services from one place
Finland / Espoo / Welfare and Health
Espoo allows residents to get vaccinated at home
Fear, age, and underlying conditions may hinder people from going to a vaccination centre
Finland / Espoo / Development / Innovation and Research
Applications are now open for the Mayor's Innovation Competition in Espoo
From 6 April to 24 May, companies from Espoo and employees of the City can submit their applications
Finland / Espoo / Energy efficiency / Innovation and Research
Espoo launches a shared zone car service
As of 10 March, drivers in the Finnish city of Espoo can use shared vehicles to reduce personal costs and pollution
Finland / Espoo / Helsinki / Vantaa / Culture and Tourism / Green City
Helsinki’s libraries ditch plastic book covers
Instead, bio coating will be used in Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen
Finland / Espoo / Politics and Reforms
Espoo tests new ways to involve international residents in local decision making
The goal is to increase the influence and sense of belonging of foreign nationals living in the city
Finland / Espoo / Education and Sport
Discover Espoo through the eyes of children
A new book presenting the city in a manner suitable for toddlers has been developed with the input of local children
Finland / Espoo / Innovation and Research
Espoo – the city where foreigners feel right at home
The “Hello Espoo” project is aimed at providing increased support to the constantly growing non-Finnish population of the city
Espoo / Welfare and Health
Espoo launches trial immigrant counseling service
It is meant to speed up and improve integration of new arrivals in the city
Espoo / Helsinki / Tampere / Turku / Vantaa / Energy efficiency
Multicity project offers environmental solutions to Finland’s urban areas
A landmark initiative involving 6 cities has allowed them to find new ways to further combat climate change on their premises
Espoo / Development
Emission-free construction of Espoo’s Lukoti square wraps up
The venture was the first of its kind in the city and paves the way for more environmentally friendly construction sites
Espoo / Helsinki / Tampere / Turku / Vantaa / Mobility
Finnish cities band together for massive railway projects
The plans for these projects were approved by the Finnish government earlier this year but work is now set to finally begin
Espoo / Helsinki / Vantaa / Welfare and Health
Finnish cities launch campaign to encourage mask wearing
The campaign is specifically aimed at the country’s youth
Espoo / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research
Espoo theatre’s Fairy Tale Day celebrations go digital
Hevosenkenkä Theatre will publish an online audio play for children to enjoy on Finland’s national Fairy Tale Day
Espoo / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
Espoo on a crusade against food waste
The city is experimenting with different ways to tackle the issue that has only grown in magnitude in recent years