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Visiting old and making new friends - Comenius programme unites EU schools
	- Hey, let’s go to see the Cathedral! I can show it to you. - Ok, aber kennt ihr deutsche Musik? Die Prinzen zum Beispiel. There are lively, international conversations to be heard in the schoolyard of Tampere Classical School, when pupils in the eight grade are talking to their guests from abroad. These visitors have arrived via the Comenius programme, that is aimed to promote international relationships in practice.
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The Educating Cities organisation brings Tampere and Barcelona closer together
	The name of Barcelona brings to mind turquoise sea, rich Mediterranean cuisine, the Spanish sun and Antoni Gaudi’s architecture. In addition to these riches, Barcelona is also known as an active Spanish city in developing education and as the chair of the International Association of Educating Cities. Lluis Vallvé and Mireia Navarro left the southern sun for a while to get acquainted with the Finnish educational system in November during the darkest winter months.
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New regard for architecture
	In the future Tampere will further emphasise the importance of the cityscape and quality architecture by drafting a special architectural policy aimed at underscoring the significance of good architecture and quality building in the city.
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Tampere aspires to Cultural Capitalship
	Tampere has great faith in its chances of being named a European Cultural Capital in 2011. Tampere decided to join the race in June, and now the city is perfecting its application.
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Netmobile services extend to the sub-region
	Next autumn the services of the Internet bus Netti-Nysse run by the library department of the City of Tampere will be available to Tampere’s neighbouring municipalities too. The bus is equipped with computers and computer teachers to provide Internet education for various kinds of groups.
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Tampere attracts new residents - Operating costs still on the rise
	The population growth is continuing in Tampere, and in 2004 the city headed the net migration statistics in Finland. The growth rate is reflected in an increase in operating costs and investments in the financial statement of the City of Tampere for 2004. Nevertheless, the bottom line shows a slight surplus. The financial year 2004 closed with a surplus of 4.9 million euros, whereas the previous year’s financial statement showed a loss of 0.5 million euros.
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