http://www.tuas.fi/rss/rss.aspx?nodeid=23&contentlan=2&loadchildren=0&templateid=31,9,10,38 en-US Fri, 24 May 2013 15:48:30 GMT Turun kulttuuripääkaupunkivuosi 2011 oli hyvä esimerkki hyvinvointia korostavalla ja ihmisiä osallistavalla ohjelmatarjonnallaan. Merkittävä uusi avaus oli myös tieteellisen tutkimuksen yhdistäminen osaksi kulttuurivuoden ohjelmaa. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=445535&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=445535&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:00:00 GMT In February of this year two energy advisors began working for the City of Turku. So far, they have made a good start to their work. Housing associations have taken an interest in energy efficiency due to the mandatory energy certificate. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=444776&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=444776&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 23 May 2013 07:38:28 GMT Minna Arve, the Chair of the City Board challenged the students of upper secondary schools to think about the future of Turku in a roundtable forum organised by the City Of Turku. The issue is particularly relevant now as Turku is preparing its new urban strategy for the years 2013 to 2016. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=443832&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=443832&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:49:00 GMT In the British QS Top Universities survey for 2013 the University of Turku had the disciplines of Philosophy and Psychology ranked between places 101 and 150, while Education and Training, Environmental Studies, Law and Legal Studies, Medicine, Modern Languages and Pharmacy and Pharmacology were placed between positions 151 and 200. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=444501&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=444501&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:27:13 GMT The airline Norwegian will begin direct flights between Turku and Alicante in Spain from October. The airline will fly to and from Terminal one at Turku Airport once a week to begin with but plans to increase flights during the summer season.  http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=443833&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=443833&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 16 May 2013 09:17:07 GMT The on-site feedback service allows you to give feedback on all services in the Welfare Division, such as services at health centres, clinics or nursing homes. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=442349&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=442349&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 14 May 2013 11:09:43 GMT A new geriatric outpatient clinic opened on 02 May at Mantymäki terveysasema (Mäntymäki Health Station). The outpatient clinic will serve geriatric patients whose ability to function has been weakened in such a way as to make it difficult for them to cope with everyday life. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=441643&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=441643&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 14 May 2013 11:06:41 GMT Two of Turku's most beautiful museums have reopened their doors for summer. Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum's wedding and bridal theme brings love and romance to its surroundings, while love's passion is the focus of the exhibitions and events at the Pharmacy Museum and Qwensel House during the summer. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=442339&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=442339&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 07 May 2013 10:03:04 GMT The new Biobank Act means that, from September, tissue samples can be utilised for medical research without excessive red tape. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=441616&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=441616&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 07 May 2013 08:49:46 GMT Based on the papers presented at the Finnish Urban Studies Days in Turku, the factors that play a central role in the creation of interesting urban spaces are the creating of a successful image and the public’s own initiatives. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=441659&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=441659&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Fri, 03 May 2013 06:29:28 GMT The internationally unique FinnWayLearning consortium takes the products, strengths and expertise of the Finnish school system to the world. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=441393&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=441393&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 02 May 2013 12:28:00 GMT Riku Olkkonen, photographer for the Backstreets magazine, has an exhibition of photographs from Springsteen concerts from 2003 to 2012 on display at Turku Main Library's Music Department. "41 Shots, Bruce Springsteen On Stage" runs from 3 May to 30 June. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=441644&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=441644&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 02 May 2013 10:28:00 GMT Turku region entrepreneurs met with Mayor Aleksi Randell, on 23 April.  http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=440464&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=440464&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:19:14 GMT Turku Children's Parliament was held on Wednesday 24 April when seventy students gathered in Turku City Hall Council Chambers. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=440466&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=440466&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:57:37 GMT Turku’s residents actively responded to the planned objectives of the plan for a light rail network in an Internet survey. Approximately 70% of the respondents welcomed the light rail system project. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=440467&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=440467&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:08:00 GMT How does the EU work? What rights do you have when you move to another EU country to live and work? Who can help you if you have problems with the EU? Europe Direct Varsinais-Suomi helps citizens find answers to questions relating to the EU.  http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=438663&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=438663&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:40:11 GMT The Museum Centre of Turku has received a donation of 326 works of art from the collection of Olavi Sundell, Aila Sundell-Weckman, Minka and Mira Sundell. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=439819&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=439819&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 13:33:00 GMT The new bus timetable information book has been distributed to all households throughout the Turku region. All timetables as well as information about changes to Kauppatori's bus stops is available on the public transport website: www.turku.fi/buses http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=439821&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=439821&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:39:00 GMT The City of Turku has awarded teacher Hatice Kütük the title of the New Citizen of Turku 2013 while the The Best Multicultural Act 2013 has been awarded to the Turku Christian Institute for its organisation of education for immigrants. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=439309&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=439309&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:10:00 GMT People who have been exposed to the new cases of pulmonary tuberculosis have been identified and all exposed persons have been invited to attend a health check. A briefing has been organised for all those exposed to the disease. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=438654&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=438654&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 18 Apr 2013 06:49:40 GMT The third Turku Design Festival will expand outside the city centre. The festival aims to demonstrate to Turku’s public the diversity of the design industry through exhibitions, bazaars, shows and networking events. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=437884&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=437884&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:28:44 GMT Siemens Oy and the City of Turku have found several ways to develop sustainable urban areas during the planning phase for the Skanssi and Linnakaupunki residential areas. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=438438&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=438438&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:28:00 GMT The European Union’s annual Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region Forum will be held in 2014 in Tur... http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=438442&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=438442&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 16 Apr 2013 10:11:00 GMT The promotion of participation by local residents was highlighted as a strategic objective for the City of Turku in a decision taken by the City Council last December. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=437711&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=437711&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 11 Apr 2013 09:37:00 GMT The Finnish-Russian Intergovernmental Commission for Economic Cooperation conference was held in Turku at the end of March. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=434591&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=434591&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:46:00 GMT The Accident and Emergency (A&E) Services Unit of Turku’s Health Care Services moved to T-sairaala (T-Hospital) on 26 March. From 2 April the Accident and Emergency Health Care Services of A-sairaala moved to T-Sairaala as did the emergency services of the local health care centres. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=435561&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=435561&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:11:00 GMT Turku’s financial statement for 2012 reveals a surplus of 8.5 million euros, which was better than forecast. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=431934&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=431934&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 07:50:28 GMT Customers will be able to transfer, cancel or check for a time with a dental hygienist by using the e-booking system at any time during the day. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=431933&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=431933&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:26:59 GMT According to a recent study by the Urban Research Programme, the City of Turku should make better use of its public spaces. Georgiana Varna’s research indicates that Turku’s market ​​places and open spaces are underutilised. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=430718&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=430718&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 14 Mar 2013 09:57:00 GMT The Fortuna Block is where Turku design is concentrated. This commercial design centre will receive even more colour and life when Turku Design Now! opens its doors for Finnish design lovers. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=429688&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=429688&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:51:17 GMT Since May of 2012, Runosmäki has had Turku’s first Recreation Supervisor, Helen Korpela. Korpela provides advice and information about leisure activities and encourages Turku residents to exercise and engage in culture and other activities. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=426274&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=426274&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:03:30 GMT The Turku region will be filled with top-level international athletes this June when Turku hosts a three-day orienteering event called Turku Sprint and, at the same time, Turku and Kaarina host the Orienteering World Cup Nordic Tour. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=427609&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=427609&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Fri, 08 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT Turku is looking for candidates for the title of New Turkulainen (New Citizen of Turku) 2013 and Best Multicultural Act 2013. The last date for suggestions is 31 March 2013. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=427612&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=427612&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Wed, 06 Mar 2013 15:02:00 GMT Cirque Dracula – one of the most popular successes of European Capital of Culture year – returns to Turku as the autumn skies descend. Once again, the cabaret can be expected to bring stars from around the world. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=426090&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=426090&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:36:00 GMT The Culture Card feature can now be added to the Vaski library card. Culture Card holders can receive emails containing information about cultural highlights and events in Turku as well as benefits and offers. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=423877&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=423877&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:41:15 GMT Town planning map available to view Linnanfältti is an area between Turku Castle, Kakolan... http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=423879&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=423879&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:17:24 GMT Through the webcam it is possible to peek into the lives of seals on the Estonian island of Saaremaa. The webcam is part of the BalticSeaNow project coordinated by Turku University of Applied Sciences. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=423878&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=423878&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Fri, 22 Feb 2013 08:03:35 GMT Turku and Saint Petersburg have been twin cities for 60 years and their long standing cooperation on many diverse issues such as the environment, trade and industry as well as cultural exchange is set to continue into the future. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=422334&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=422334&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 19 Feb 2013 10:18:12 GMT On the TEHDAS Teatteri stage on February 15 there will be visual puppet theatre adaptation of William Shakespeare's classic play The Tempest. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=422338&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=422338&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:56:03 GMT The office's task is to promote cooperation between companies and public organisations in the Turku Region and the Tianjin area and to contribute to the creation of new business, research and educational cooperation as well as tourism. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=422005&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=422005&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 14 Feb 2013 13:14:11 GMT Suomen Taiteilijaseuran Ateljeesäätiö (Finnish Artists’ Studio Foundation) will begin managing artist studios at Logomo. The Foundation and Logomo signed an agreement for premises specifically designed for artists in late January. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=420874&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=420874&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:04:00 GMT Ruisrock 2013 trusts in a proven concept and will bring both major artists from home and abroad to Ruissalo in July. Finnish punk – currently experiencing a resurgence in popularity – is the new wind sweeping across Finland's oldest rock festival. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=420249&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=420249&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 10:58:15 GMT African American Culture comes to the residents of Turku in February when the Say it Loud event series is held in different parts of the city. Say it Loud is intended to serve as both event and meeting place for immigrants and Finns. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=420035&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=420035&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 12 Feb 2013 09:40:07 GMT The Kaupunki- ja kuntapalvelut 2012 (Urban and municipal services in 2012) study Urban shows that the residents of Turku are generally more satisfied with their sporting services than in 2008, when the previous survey was published. Only in Rauma has satisfaction with sports services increased more. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=417286&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=417286&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 29 Jan 2013 13:44:47 GMT The idea is to improve the city's competitiveness in the future by making it a more cohesive whole. For residents and communities in Turku this reform means the development of services and the supporting of opportunities to participate in Turku’s decision-making. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=411076&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=411076&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Mon, 28 Jan 2013 08:23:00 GMT A new neighborhood is being planned in Skanssi. Skanssi is 85 hectares in area and is characterised by a varied terrain consisting of a gravel ridge, forested hills and open fields. The area has nature and sports trails, existing building stock and a well-designed, large shopping centre.   http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=415850&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=415850&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:53:41 GMT More than 150 of Southwest Finland’s most influential people met on Viking Grace's first cruise on 15 and 16 January, during which they considered the future of the region in the seminar, "We have the desire to succeed." http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=415840&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=415840&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:42:00 GMT Summer is still far away, but you can already enjoy a brighter vision by diving into Turku Touring’s images, which present familiar Turku landmarks in a 360° panorama view. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=414656&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=414656&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:36:18 GMT Archiatre Risto Pelkonen presented the humanitarian message of Finland's Ecumenical Christmas this year. He did this at a ceremony in Turku Cathedral on 12/12/2012. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=406243&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=406243&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:10:00 GMT In the first phase, the planning will determine where the rail network goes and where its stops will be located. Residents can participate in planning at every stage, for example commenting via the internet and at public meetings. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=404178&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=404178&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 08:11:45 GMT At the Administrative Board of the Institute of Migration’s AGM it was unanimously decided that the Mayor of Turku Aleksi Randell will continue as the Administrative Baord’s Chairman and that the Vice Chairman will continue to be Prooassor Veli-Matti Ritakallio of the University of Turku. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=404003&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=404003&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 04 Dec 2012 07:53:00 GMT Archiatre Risto Pelkonen will present the humanitarian message of Finland's Ecumenical Christmas this year. He will do this at a ceremony in Turku Cathedral on 12/12/2012 at 6 pm. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=401264&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=401264&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:09:00 GMT http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=400993&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=400993&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 12:35:52 GMT From the start of the year the Building Inspection Office will provide advice and guidance services on energy. The aim is to make it easier when making choices between the various energy solutions, while also improving the quality of construction and renovation for both new buildings and older ones. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=400994&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=400994&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:21:00 GMT The Immigrant Services Project (PALO) is coming to an end. The project helped found Infotori, which will continue to operate until the end of 2013. In November, the PALO project will publish a guidebook for the making of initial assessments and distribute it to authorities throughout Finland. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=401051&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=401051&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:21:34 GMT The annual Turku University of Applied Sciences open house event Arts Academy Night invites you to entwine yourself around art on Thursday 15 November. The event will begin at 6 pm with an opening ceremony at Varvintori and will continue in the academy’s corridors, halls and classrooms until 10:30. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=400708&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=400708&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:28:00 GMT Turku Touring won the Best Mobile Service 2012 award in the hotly contested category for the best use of mobile services by a public sector organisation. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=400508&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=400508&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 10:50:37 GMT The puppet theatre festival TIP-Fest (Turku International Puppetry Festival) offers performances in visual theatre and four Finnish Premieres from Thursday to Sunday in various parts of the city. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=400503&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=400503&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 09:13:00 GMT The Turku Vocational Institute coordinated European Electronics Workshop Team – an electronics sector educational institute and business network – has been nominated for a European Public Affairs Award. The European Public Affairs (EPA) Award is made annually to honour the results of collaborative projects in the EU. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=400256&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=400256&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:27:16 GMT The Turku 2011 Foundation wishes to correct the information recently published by the National Audit Office, according to which millions of euros in grants made available for Turku's European Capital of Culture year were misused or recorded in ways contrary to Accounting Act regulations. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=398882&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=398882&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:31:43 GMT Turku has become the most interesting place to live overtaking Tampere in the opinion of those living in the capital region, Satakunta and Pirkanmaa. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=399570&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=399570&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:05:17 GMT – For the Turku region, and all of south-western Finland, it is of especially key importance to see how the situations regarding demand and employment develop in the shipping industry, emphasises Aleksi Randell. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=398880&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=398880&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:17:00 GMT A press conference was held at STX Finland Oy’s Turku Shipyard on the 5th of November, 2012, to announce that TUI Cruises confirmed a second cruise liner is to be built there, using the option made in a previously agreed order. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=399568&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=399568&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:29:00 GMT Turku’s population exceeded 180,000 for the first time in September when it reached 180,010 at the end of the month.  This means 1,380 people have been added to the population register since the start of the year. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=398271&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=398271&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 14:56:36 GMT The main parties in Turku City Council for the next four years will be the National Coalition Party, the Social Democratic Party and the Green League. The Finns Party made the most gains, adding four seats. Voter turnout was 55.4 percent. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=398066&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=398066&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 30 Oct 2012 08:20:00 GMT Nereus Oy received the Valonian Ympäristöteko 2012 award, which is given for environmental action. An honourable mention was also given to Green Carpet Turku Oy. The theme of this year's competition was an innovative product or service intended for use by consumers which will help in reducing the environmental burden. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=396531&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=396531&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:07:05 GMT To raise awareness for the forthcoming Red Nose Day on 9 November, the hugely popular Robin performed on the roof of Sokos Wiklund to a crowd of hundreds in the market square below. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=396350&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=396350&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 23 Oct 2012 07:25:29 GMT The City of Turku Urban Research and Statistics Unit, has published a research briefing that shows Finnish local government websites provide citizens with a wealth of information on current issues and political decision-making processes, but notes that, in other respects, they have room for the development of e-democracy. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=395552&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=395552&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 18 Oct 2012 09:21:39 GMT The City of Turku’s Congress Award for 2012 was given to the PET Centre’s Professor Knuuti and his workgroup for their systematic, creative and inspiring team-oriented realisation of the PET Symposium over the past three decades. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=394636&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=394636&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 16 Oct 2012 13:09:22 GMT Erwin Sellering, Minister-president for Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, to visit Turku and Southwest Finland on Monday 15 October. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=393737&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=393737&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 09:13:04 GMT Fluxations - virtauksia kaupungissa  (currents in the town) is a location-specific  event,  which has the aim of providing light and visual surprises in the dark midwinter season. Three works will be projected within the environs of the river Aura from 10 October to 13 November, 2012. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=393478&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=393478&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:50:00 GMT The main event of the autumn for the Finnish ice hockey team is the traditional Karjala Tournament, which will be played in Turku at the HK Areena from 7 to 10 November. Ticket sales for the tournament have been very brisk. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=393564&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=393564&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:27:00 GMT According to the results of the survey, Turku's residents want better opportunities to conduct business over the phone and online. A total of 160 people completed the questionnaire http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=391645&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=391645&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 07:35:22 GMT In this year's excavations of the Aura riverbank archaeologists have found a decorated ring from the 1400s or 1500s, a figurine depicting the Virgin Mary with the infant Jesus, and a medal from Charles XII’s era. The excavations continue until the beginning of November. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=389878&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=389878&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 04 Oct 2012 15:14:02 GMT Turku experienced a Hollywood-style red carpet occasion when the sixth Vares film received its world premiere. Thanks to the West Finland Film Commission, Turku is becoming a major city for film-making in Finland. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=389812&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=389812&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 09:25:33 GMT The candidate lists for the 2012 municipal elections have been published. A total of 704 candidates are running for election in Turku. From those 704, a total of 67 will be elected to the City Council. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=389913&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=389913&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 02 Oct 2012 07:19:00 GMT During researchers’ Night the public has the chance to witness what researchers actually do and how it  affects our everyday living. The event includes researchers from Turku University of Applied Sciences, University of Turku and Åbo Akademi. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=389310&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=389310&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:16:00 GMT The photographic exhibition of old Turku at Logomo aroused great interest. Now people of Turku can satisfy their hunger for more images by browsing through a new collection of photographs: Kurkistuksia valokuvien Turkuun http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=389088&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=389088&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:26:07 GMT The Finnish Lions main autumn event is the traditional Karjala Tournament, which is being played in Turku from 7 to 10 November. It has been almost a decade since the Lions last played in Turku. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=388435&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=388435&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 10:58:00 GMT A study on the effects of a planned light rail network carried out in cooperation with the City of Turku and Siemens has been prepared. An integrated light rail solution would reduce carbon emissions and increase the value of properties. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=387205&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=387205&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:08:00 GMT The Eurocultured festival consists of music, street art, dance and many other styles of art and entertainment. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=386672&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=386672&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 13 Sep 2012 10:00:00 GMT The World Scout Foundation event was held in Turku from 6 to 9 September, 2012. The gathering was greatly honoured by the presence of King Carl XVI Gustav of Sweden and Queen Silvia. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=385186&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=385186&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 11 Sep 2012 07:57:20 GMT A different type of Friday night programme featuring music and smart company is promised at Kåren: Researchers' Night frees researchers from their research chambers so that the public can learn about scientific experiments, see demonstrations and get involved in discussions. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=383789&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=383789&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 09:03:55 GMT Rails, cycle paths, culture and new business opportunities. A radiant life for Old Turku – that’s how the future centre of Turku looks in the Master Planning Office’s master plan "The Best Thing since the Great Fire". http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=383362&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=383362&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 30 Aug 2012 07:27:29 GMT On Friday 24 August the City of Turku together with STX Finland and others in the international maritime industry hosted a roundtable discussion. The theme of the discussions was the development of Finnish-Russian-Korean cooperation http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=383147&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=383147&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:06:00 GMT http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=382228&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=382228&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:05:00 GMT As part of the continuing European Capital of Culture programme the Eurocultured street culture festival will once again be organised in Turku this year. Street culture will hold sway along the banks of the River Aura on 14 and 15 September. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=382226&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=382226&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 07:52:10 GMT Speakers from the Nordic and Baltic countries are informed about co-operation in the Baltic Sea region by Eero Heinäluoma, Speaker of the Parliament of Finland. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=381394&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=381394&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 09:01:45 GMT Turku Castle Park Festival 17 to 25 August For the se http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=381392&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=381392&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:55:10 GMT What do you get when you combine five carefully selected restaurants and an atmospheric riverside? The answer is Food Walk – a new way to learn about organic and locally produced food and the ingenuity of chefs. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=378989&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=378989&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:37:44 GMT The Turku Music Festival saw world class stars on Tuesday evening for a performance of Monteverdi's "Il Combattimento di Tancredi e Clorinda". The most eagerly awaited performer was tenor Rolando Villazón, who, along with tenor Topi Lehtipuu and soprano Sandrine Piau, sang themselves straight into the hearts of the audience while being conducted by Emmanuelle Haïm. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=380159&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=380159&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 13:23:00 GMT Night of the Arts will once again delight Turku by presenting the best of its diverse cultural life. A lush programme of art, culture and events will take place in different parts of the city centre. And, as is traditional, most of the events will be free of charge. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=380160&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=380160&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 16 Aug 2012 09:16:01 GMT The theme for the more than 40 concerts that will be held during this year’s Turku Music Festival (TMF) is power. Power’s forms and possibilities are considered through “news operas,” political soirées as well as orchestra and jazz wars. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=378795&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=378795&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 12:00:17 GMT The Urban Summer Holiday enters its last month on Wednesday 1 August and alternative cultural and musical events will be offered until 5 August in different parts of Turku. Artists include the Cleaning Women and Kitkerät Neitsyet. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=376700&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=376700&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:35:43 GMT The exhibition describes the success story of a high-quality Finnish product that has sailed the world's oceans for more than forty years. The Swan Archipelago Turku 2012 Regatta can be seen from the banks of the Aura. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=376054&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=376054&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:59:41 GMT Turku University of Applied Sciences together with the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University is currently hosting ICEE 2012 (International Conference on Engineering Education). The conference participants are here in Turku to consider the development of engineering education and its future challenges.  http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=376091&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=376091&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 31 Jul 2012 08:48:13 GMT The London Olympics will have three representatives from the Turku area competing in tennis, the equestrian dressage event, and the women's pole vault. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=375759&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=375759&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 07:51:00 GMT Down by the Laituri was Finland's first city festival and this year it winds around Aurajoki until 29 July.this year’s theme can be said to be Elvis. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=375758&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=375758&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Thu, 26 Jul 2012 07:39:15 GMT The President of Latvia, Andris Berzins made a state visit to Finland which took in a visit to Forum Marinum. While there he and the President of Finland, Sauli Niinistö, were made aware of Turku's work and achievements for the good of the Baltic Sea. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=375288&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=375288&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:22:00 GMT The Lacrosse tournament in Turku ended with respect for tradition: The USA players received gold medals around their necks after beating Canada, which meant that no team has successfully defended the title of the Men's U19 World Champions. http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=375290&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 http://www.turku.fi/public/default.aspx?contentid=375290&contentLan=2&culture=en-US&nodeid=23 Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:20:39 GMT