Grenoble: topless bathing and burkini authorised in municipal pools
The highly contested decision was approved yesterday with a minor margin
France / Grenoble / Development
Finland / Helsinki / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health
Helsinki offers refugees discounts for cultural and leisure services
One must present their residence card or a certificate confirming they have received asylum to be eligible for the discounts
Belgium / Finland / Brussels / Helsinki / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms
European cities are starting to recognize English as an official language
In increasingly multi-cultural environments, the 21st-century lingua franca is hard to ignore
Finland / Helsinki / Innovation and Research
Modern device uses seawater heat to melt snow in Helsinki
The new technology has proven to be cost-effective and environmentally friendly
Finland / Espoo / Helsinki / Vantaa / Education and Sport
Helsinki Metropolitan Area offers residents 125 guided tours in nature
Excursions will be free of charge
Finland / Helsinki / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Helsinki invests in cultural activities for its elderly citizens
It has set aside EUR 1.3 million for arts and culture projects that promote the inclusion of older people
Finland / Helsinki / Digital transformation / Education and Sport
Augmented Reality game teaches Helsinki’s pupils about rainforests
The Finnish capital and Korkeasaari Zoo included schoolchildren in the game’s design process, asking them to devise the plot and characters
Finland / Helsinki / Green City / Welfare and Health
Helsinki advises residents how to cope with poor air quality
The concentration of dust can be 10 times higher than usual during this time of the year
Finland / Helsinki / Politics and Reforms
Helsinki condemns discrimination against Russian citizens
Mayor Juhana Vartiainen stressed that “Russian citizens and Russian speakers are not to blame for the war”
Finland / Helsinki / Pirkkala / Tampere / Politics and Reforms
Finnish cities join forces to support Ukraine
Together, they will assist the country with around EUR 1.5 million
Finland / Helsinki / Green City
Travelling comics teach Helsinki’s residents about hazardous waste
Check out the gallery above to see the cartoons
Finland / Helsinki / Cities in Pictures
Gallery: Delicacies lure Helsinki’s bears out of their winter dens
Korkeasaari Zoo aroused the animals' appetites by building snowmen decorated with food
Finland / Helsinki / Mobility / Public Spaces
‘Summer streets’ to enliven Helsinki’s city centre
The Finnish capital plans to make more space for pedestrians, outdoor dining areas, and greenery
Finland / Helsinki / Culture and Tourism / Development
Finland’s first event space dedicated to dance opens in Helsinki
Tanssin talo (Dance House) was officially inaugurated on 2 February
Finland / Helsinki / Green City
Helsinki’s Salmisaari power plant to stop using coal 5 years ahead of schedule
It will officially shut down on 1 April 2024
Finland / Helsinki / Culture and Tourism
Helsinki Airport becomes the first in the world to name itself after passengers
Finland’s biggest airport now offers a unique customer experience
Austria / Denmark / Netherlands / Amsterdam / Copenhagen / Helsinki / Development
Here are the most English-proficient cities and countries in the world
The 2021 EF English Proficiency Index is out, and the top ranks are hardly surprising
Denmark / Finland / Spain / Barcelona / Copenhagen / Helsinki / Green City
26 European cities are on CDP’s A List of environmental leaders this year
They have scored high for transparency and climate action
Finland / Helsinki / Tampere / Turku / Energy efficiency
Real estate developer to slash energy consumption and CO2 emissions of Finnish buildings
It has secured a loan worth EUR 80 million from the European Investment Bank
Finland / Helsinki / Development
Helsinki to build a 1.6-kilometre-long tunnel worth EUR 180 million
The Sörnäistentunnel project has received both praise and criticism
Czechia / Finland / Greece / Athens / Helsinki / Prague / Welfare and Health
3 EU cities that are working hard to eradicate homelessness
The capitals of Finland, Greece, and Czechia have launched numerous initiatives to support homeless citizens
Belgium / Finland / Luxembourg / Portugal / Spain / Barcelona / Helsinki / Luxembourg / Porto / Public Spaces / Social City
Finalists competing for Access City Award 2022 announced
The winners will become known on 3 December
Finland / Helsinki / Digital transformation / Mobility
An autonomous robot delivers parcels to Helsinki’s residents
The trial of the delivery vehicle will run until 10 December
Finland / Helsinki / Mobility
Helsinki makes more space for pedestrians in suburban areas
It will remove bicycle lanes from the sidewalks of 150 streets
Finland / Helsinki / Welfare and Health
Helsinki seeks to eradicate homelessness by 2025
It is hosting a two-day event to help homeless individuals this weekend
Estonia / Finland / Helsinki / Tallinn / Culture and Tourism
Helsinki and Tallinn celebrate their relationship with heart-warming exhibition
Dear Tallinn – Stories of our Neighbour will be on display from 15 October until 27 February
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 / Helsinki / Energy efficiency / Public Spaces
Helsinki conducts study to find ways of reducing light pollution
Inappropriate and excessive use of artificial light harms the environment and wastes energy
Finland / Helsinki / Culture and Tourism
Helsinki seeks to become a food tourism destination
As of this month, the capital has 7 Michelin-starred restaurants
Finland / Helsinki / Education and Sport / Innovation and Research
Helsinki opens education hub to promote EdTech innovation
The inauguration ceremony will take place virtually on 23 September
Finland / Helsinki / Mobility / Welfare and Health
Helsinki sees the strengthening of current e-scooter restrictions
The aim is to decrease accidents caused by drunk driving and high speeds