Turku has asked Tampere for its views on a potential Satama–Varissuo tram route, reviving a cross-city planning dialogue. The request is documented in Tampere’s official decisions and dates back to earlier cooperation attempts.
Tiina Suutari will become Tampere's new news editor, returning to the city after 27 years and taking up the role in February 2026.
Ilves Ikuisesti ry in Tampere runs more than 100 annual events, many unrelated to Ilves or the club’s sports. The association programs theatre, concerts, away trips and social get-togethers beyond match days.
Tampere's plan to designate 22 new protected zones on city land would double the protected area to 405 hectares, centering on the Kauppi-Niihama area.
Reetta Hurske opens the indoor season in Tampere with a world-leading 60m hurdles time but is battling injuries and a tough year, aiming to rebound for European and world championships.
Protesters gathered outside the UMK arena in Tampere on February 28, 2026, to oppose Israel's participation in Eurovision, while a separate anti-Israel demonstration took place nearby.
Audience at Tampere Arena chose their favorites from tonight's UMK26 performances, as the final is set for February 28, 2026 in Tampere.
A new documentary about Pispala’s Vastavirta-Klubi premieres at Tampere Film Festival on March 4, presenting the venue as a community hub rather than a rough hangout.
The Iranian community in Tampere and across Finland reacts with fear as the United States and Israel strike Iran.
Tampere's snow reception sites Aarikkalan, Ruskon, and Kolmenkulman have room for snow this winter, with fewer than 2,000 loads hauled so far. Mass coordinator Matti Pokkinen says the season has been unusually light for the snow-reception areas.
Sorin Square in Tampere will glow pink for UMK26 as protesters call for a boycott of Finland's Eurovision entry.
A local Tampere resident has filed 103 appeals against city decisions and 81 to the Administrative Court, delaying several construction projects. A university-led study examines foreign models to curb serial litigants and curb groundless claims, amid a government inquiry into possible reforms.
Sweden's Henrik Brodin travels to Tampere for the UMK26 final, with Arne Brodin and Assaf Levy accompanying him.
A 1,000-square-meter hall on Pajatie in Mänttä-Vilppula was engulfed in a large fire on Friday evening, drawing nearly 30 firefighting units to the scene.
Frank The Lobster expanded last year in Tampere into a roughly 300-square-metre bar with 225 seats, adding a karaoke room and live music stage. It aims to nurture Tampere’s band culture with events like Frank's Music Challenge.
Rail services on the Tampere–Ylöjärvi line have returned to normal, with trains set to operate on a standard schedule tonight.
Train traffic between Tampere and Ylöjärvi is halted due to rolling stock damage, with reopening expected within an hour.
Pirkanmaa's rescue and EMS services will adopt gender-neutral job titles from March. The change is part of a national push for inclusive language in public-sector professions and reflects Interior Ministry initiatives and regional equality strategies.
Six Pirkkala lakes along the Sikojoen route tested for mercury in perch, with several samples exceeding the 0.50 mg/kg food-use limit in smaller fish, according to a 2025 study.
The EU-funded Leap4Growth project outlined concrete market-entry pathways for Tampere SMEs targeting the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area at Helsinki events on 11 February.