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The Tampere City will launch a new electronic channel for reporting racism in 2027. The reporting channel will be part of the city's new customer service and contact system, and the initiative for its creation came from young people in Tampere.

Nysse, the public transport operator in the Tampere region, has published its annual report for 2025. The year was marked by the expansion of tram services to Lentävänniemi, growth in passenger numbers, and measures to balance the economy.

The national Armas Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary!

Strategic priority themes have been defined for the Tampere City's external funding project activities for the period 2026–2029. The themes for this period are equality and community spirit among city residents, sustainable urban development, and competitiveness and high employment in key areas of expertise.

The European Commission has named Tampere the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2026. To mark the start of the title year, the Commission gifted Tampere a hashtag sculpture, now located in Ratinanlinnanpuisto.

The Adult Education Centre of the Tampere Region celebrates the opening of the Nekala Cultural Centre Nekalab with free pottery wheel-throwing demonstrations and clay workshops, where a collaborative artwork reflecting the diversity of the region will be created.

During the opening week, visitors will have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the diverse program and the work of artists working at the cultural center.

The grave of Queen Karin Månsdotter (1550–1612) of Sweden is currently under scientific investigation at Turku Cathedral.

The Sara Hildén Art Museum has published a significant publication on the art of Pentti Kaskipuro, one of Finland's most renowned graphic artists on the international stage.

How can we make it easier for people from different cultural backgrounds to take part in shared sauna experiences?