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Tampere has been selected as a finalist in two categories of the European Innovation in Politics Awards.

The agreement between the two cities creates new opportunities for international business growth, investment, research collaboration and talent development.

The autumn series of Tampere Residents’ Evenings concludes with an English-language event at Tampere City Hall on 5 November 2026. During the evening, participants will discuss opportunities for Tampere residents to participate and have their say, as well as how the city should be developed from the perspective of international residents.

The Tampere Festival of Light is expanding to Hervanta this autumn.

Changes to Tampere city centre are continuing.

In Tampere, a wide range of literacy initiatives are being carried out to encourage Tampere residents of all ages to read in a variety of ways.

On 21 October, the City of Tampere’s eVaka online service for early childhood education and care and pre-primary education will introduce a new feature in2026, a new feature will be introduced that allows guardians to receive notifications directly on their mobile phones if they wish.

In 2026, a total of more than 400 children and adults took part in the City of Tampere’s free nature excursions.

The 60th anniversary year of the Tampere Festival of Light will begin on Friday, 23 October at 7 p.m. in Koskipuisto Park.

An evaluation conducted in the Tampere City Region indicates that leadership competencies among education professionals are strong.