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Events at the Festival of Light's opening festival until 1 November
The 60th anniversary year of the Tampere Festival of Light have begun, and the lights are once again illuminating the city streets as dusk falls. The multi-day opening festival offers a programme of events running until 1 November: Flow of Equality art trail, Dancing Waters, and the National celebration of Gymnastics on 1 November. The opening programme celebrates the anniversary year of universal and equal suffrage.
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Major construction sites in the city centre are progressing on schedule
| News itemChanges to Tampere city centre are continuing. Several urban development projects are currently underway, which have brought about changes to everyday travel routes. All projects are progressing on schedule, and several sites are due to be completed during 2026. According to current information, no significant new changes are expected in the near future; instead, traffic arrangements will remain largely the same. -
Tampere’s AI literacy project and Pulse app shortlisted for the European Innovation in Politics Awards
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Tampere and Austin deepen collaboration, formalize agreement to drive growth, technology and innovation
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English-language Tampere Residents’ Evening focuses on participation and city development from the perspective of international residents
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Festival of Light comes to Hervanta for the first time
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The "Lukeva Tampere" literacy programme develops literacy skills in collaboration with various organisations
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New feature in eVaka – you can now receive notifications on your mobile phone
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