French town sells a house for just 1 euro
The bargain comes with strings attached, however
France / Development
Finland / Turku / Culture and Tourism / Cities in Pictures
Light installations will illuminate Turku this December
View our gallery to see what one can witness during the 2021 Path of Light event
Finland / Turku / Cities in Pictures / Development
Turku reveals design plans for new Concert Hall
Check out the gallery to view illustrations of the building
Turku / New European Bauhaus / Public Spaces
The New European Bauhaus is not here to uproot the past but to re-adapt it
That was one of the main threads that united the presentations at the #EURegionsWeek workshop
Finland / Turku / Innovation and Research / Mobility
Turku will conduct bicycle parking experiments to promote cycling
It will test out the world’s first charging cabinet for electric bicycle batteries, enclosed garages, and real-time monitoring systems
Finland / Turku / Culture and Tourism
Turku Day will take place on 19 September
Residents can take part in a rich programme featuring over 90 events and activities
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 / Turku / Culture and Tourism
Turku celebrates Baltic Sea Day with a rich programme
This day takes place annually on the last Thursday of August
Finland / Turku / Education and Sport
Turku and Bayer join forces to launch science competition
All Finnish secondary school students can apply to the Beyond 2030 Challenge until 15 October
Finland / Turku / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Turku hires “helpers” to support residents and tourists in the city
They will walk around the city wearing Hi-Vis jackets that read "Turku Help"
Finland / Turku / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Street performers in Turku can now book Event Carpets for the summer
This gives performers a platform and allows residents to experience free cultural events
Finland / France / Portugal / Braga / Turku / Green City
54 European cities commit to cleaner and healthier urban environments as part of the Green City Accord
Cities lead Europe’s transition to a greener future
Finland / Turku / Mobility
Turku proves its dedication to safe urban traffic
It has taken new measures to ensure the safety of e-scooter users, cyclists and pedestrians
Finland / Turku / Development / Economy and Finance
Bayer makes 250-million-euro investment in Turku
It will build a modern pharmaceutical plant in the Finnish city
Finland / Turku / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Turku seeks to become a clean and safe destination
It has launched a new website to help the public find establishments that comply with health regulations
Finland / Turku / Development
Applications are now open for Turku’s Youth Summer Entrepreneur Market
The Finnish city invites creators between the ages of 13-29 to showcase their work
Finland / Turku / Development / Innovation and Research
Turku charts climate path for its Topinpuisto Circular Economic Center
The goal of the path is to prepare and discover new and sustainable solutions together with local companies
Finland / Turku / Welfare and Health
Turku’s anti-corona bus at the service of ship arrivals
The bus was first tested at the city's port over the weekend
Finland / Turku / Energy efficiency / Green City
In Finland, cities are part of a broad coalition working towards circular economy
As one of the global circular economy leaders, Finland is linking circular economy efforts to its carbon neutrality ambitions and building on learnings from local governments in its new strategic program released today
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
Turku / Welfare and Health
Turku doubles down on anti-bullying campaign
The city will continue using the Someturva service in an effort to combat bullying in school
Turku / Interviews
In Turku we appreciate research and scientific knowledge – and we listen to science and act accordingly
Interview with Minna Arve, mayor of Turku, Finland
Turku / Development
Turku port to begin coronavirus testing on arrivals from Sweden
The port is Finland’s closest to neighbouring Sweden and is part of the daily commute of many citizens
Turku / Mobility
Cleaner heavy-duty transport in Turku
CIVITAS initiative brings cleaner fuel to Turku
Turku / Culture and Tourism
In Turku, Pre-Christmas parties are a traditional part of the holiday celebrations
You can meet Santa Claus at his workshop or catch a glimpse of the Old Elf at the Turku Castle
Turku / Culture and Tourism
Turku with new interactive history museum for its 800th anniversary
It will cost 26.2 million euros
Turku / Development
Turku is one of the smartest cities in the world
The Finnish city ranks at seventh place