The municipality of Tampere and EU-H2020 UNaLab project team are conducting research on nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation. This questionnaire aims to assess the possibilities for the construction of green roofs in Tampere and, hence, is targeted to current and potential property owners in Tampere.
The persons aged 70 and older who are in home care or informal care or cannot manage at home by themselves without aid due to their decreased ability to function will now be able to get a fourth COVID-19 vaccination in Tampere and Orivesi. Additionally, a fourth vaccination is recommended for persons aged 70 or older for whom assistance for being able to manage at home is already being considered, meaning that it would be assumed they would not be able to manage at home in case they become ill.
Tampere lights up its iconic landmarks and sites in the colors of Finnish flag during the 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. The blue and white illuminations can be seen during the tournament on May 13–29.
The IIHF 2022 Ice Hockey World Championship Group B games and the final games will be played in Tampere at the Nokia Arena from 13 to 29 May 2022. Large audiences are expected to all events, and to be able to produce a safe event, special arrangements for motor vehicles in particular are needed both in the vicinity of the Arena as well as the Ratina and Kyttälä areas.
City of Tampere waited for 57 years to land a leading role at IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship after hosting the games first time in 1965. Since then, Tampere has hosted tournaments in supporting roles, and developed into a city of world-class events, who stands tall on its mission to organize the best tournament of all time on May 13–29.
Voting in the participatory budgeting of the City of Tampere will take place between 9 and 22 May 2022. In the vote, the residents of Tampere will decide how everyday safety in different parts of the city will be improved. Every Tampere resident, regardless of their age, is eligible to vote. Residents can vote primarily on the mun.tampere.fi website, but also at a few polling stations around the city.
The City of Tampere organizes Home of Hockey celebrations at Frenckell square on Wednesday 11 May 2022 from 5–6 pm as a kickoff for the 2022 Ice Hockey World Championship. The event will feature live music including Sani and Kalevauva featuring Waltteri Torikka, among others, and interviews with well-known hockey personalities. Finland’s ice hockey team will also go on stage to greet the crowd. The city welcomes everyone to celebrate the homecoming of ice hockey.
The first international Walk of Fame for music in Finland was opened in Tampere in the autumn of 2019. New stars are added every year based on suggestions from the public. At the moment, the names of 22 big music stars are immortalised on the Walk of Fame. Now, it is time to suggest the recipients of stars for 2022.
The City of Tampere co-hosts the men’s 2022 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship on May 13-29, and Finland’s “Home of Hockey” welcomes the nation’s most loved sport back home with open arms.
The trade unions JUKO, JHL and Jyty have submitted a strike warning for the period 3–9 May 2022. The strike took place on tuesdays 3 May, and it will have a wide impact on the services of the City of Tampere during the strike days 3–9 May. Information on these impacts will be compiled in this continuously updated notice.