How do we make Amsterdam’s bike tunnels less scary?
It involves all the five senses, apparently
Netherlands / Amsterdam / Development / Public Spaces
Finland / Tampere / Innovation and Research / Public Spaces
Tampere asks kids for feedback on innovative crosswalk system
The pilot project tests the viability of shining the spotlight on pedestrians as a way to improve road safety
Finland / Tampere / Politics and Reforms
Tampere celebrates Sanna Marin’s mayoral term with an artsy portrait
Commemorating chairmen of the local city council with paintings is an honoured tradition, but the millennial PM offered a twist
Finland / Tampere / Digital transformation / Mobility
Tampere ready to launch first ‘robobuses’ later this year
This will make it the first city in Finland, and possibly Europe, to feature self-driving vehicles in its public transport system
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 / 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 / Tampere / Mobility
Tampere to conduct autonomous mobility experiment in 2022
Two self-driving minivans will transport passengers in the Hervanta area for free
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 / Tampere / Welfare and Health
Volunteers will provide Tampere’s children with emotional support
The City of Tampere is seeking “support people” to help children ages 7-17
Finland / Tampere / Mobility
Tampere’s new sustainable tram begins operating today
It is claimed to be the largest tram made in the Nordic countries
Finland / Helsinki / Tampere / Digital transformation / Mobility
Helsinki and Tampere test contactless payment on public transport
The Finnish cities will facilitate and modernise travel
Tampere / Energy efficiency / Public Spaces
The Tampere City Tree Policy shines the spotlight on all aspects of local greenery
Consisting of several sub-policies, it is meant to transform Tampere into a greener and healthier version of itself
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 / 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
Tampere / Culture and Tourism / Development
Tampere’s Kekkosentie bridge boasts new artwork
What makes the new installation truly unique is the fact that the artist created it entirely at a distance due to the coronavirus pandemic
Espoo / Helsinki / Tampere / Welfare and Health
Finnish cities keep up free school lunch practice despite lockdown
Authorities want to assist families who might be struggling to feed their children while schools are closed
Helsinki / Tampere / Mobility
Highspeed railway connections between cities in the works in Finland
Two lines are currently under consideration, connecting Helsinki to Tampere and to Turku
Tampere / Culture and Tourism
Tampere – the sauna capital of the world
Nowhere else in the world will you find as many public saunas as in the Finnish city
Tampere / Innovation and Research
Tampere’s city app now boasts wide range of new options
It can now measure your carbon footprint and can help you reduce your environmental impact
Helsinki / Tampere / Mobility
Finland has improved the railway services between Helsinki, Tampere, Vaasa and Oulu
There will be additional train services in the Pirkanmaa and Kymenlaakso regions, with significant increases in frequency of trains between the cities Tampere and Nokia
Tampere / Education and Sport
Tampere to open first skateboarding high school in Finland
It will offer programmes in sports and communications
Tampere / Education and Sport
Tampere will host the football Homeless World Cup 2020
Every country can apply to send a men's/mixed and a women's team
Tampere / Education and Sport
Tampere will host the ice hockey World Championship 2022
The sports event will be split with Helsinki
Tampere / Mobility
Good news: Tampere postpones the plans to hike up parking fees
The city was supposed to introduce the measures at the beginning of May
Tampere / Mobility
Tampere chose the state rail provider to operate its upcoming tram service
The deal will cost 7 million euros per year
Espoo / Helsinki / Tampere / Vantaa / Development
Six Finnish Smart Cities work together
They are building a model for sustainable urban development
Tampere / Development
Tampere is creating innovative, digital and sustainable smart city solutions
In cooperation with companies, research institutions, municipalities and residents
Tampere / Economy and Finance
Tampere with bronze medal in congress tourism
This has a big impact on the economy of the Finnish city
Tampere / Mobility
Experience the wonders of trams in Tampere
The city will host Finland's first modern light rail system outside Helsinki
Tampere / Culture and Tourism
Visit the one and only Moomin Museum in Tampere
It is a great way to experience the local culture
Tampere / Culture and Tourism
The world’s first and Europe’s only Spy Museum is located in Tampere
Learn about the methods and techniques the legendary spies used