Tampere Tramway says its new extended tram is the longest in the Nordic countries; it increases passenger capacity and speeds boarding to ease peak-hour crowding on busy routes.
Puhtausala ry has named 18 finalists across six categories for the Puhtausalan Tähdet 2026 awards; winners will be announced at a gala at Finlandia Hall in Helsinki on 29 October 2026.
A sculptural footbridge linking Mustanlahti harbour and Särkänniemi opens to the public on Thursday, two days before Midsummer; the two-armed, €5.4 million structure is designed for both crossing and lingering and features LED lighting and viewing apertures.
The Pirkkala–Linnainmaa alliance has published its 2025 sustainability report, saying the tramway project used 9% of its planned carbon budget in the first year and aims to cut construction emissions by 15%.
Tampere has published a draft revision of its building code that tightens planning and construction rules, with stronger emphasis on biodiversity, climate mitigation and the circular economy; the Urban Services Committee will review the proposal before council approval.
Brighton paid €28 million for 18-year-old Zadok Yohanna – a Nordic transfer record – and Tampere football figures say Veikkausliiga clubs could earn much more if the Finnish league adapts its playing style and scouting.
Airbnb prices in Tampere surge for festival weekends – listings can reach up to €1,400 for the Eppu Normaali weekend – while hosts are reminded that rental income is taxable and housing rules may restrict short-term lets.
Tampere's regional greenhouse gas emissions fell 9% in 2024 excluding industry, driven largely by electrifying heat production, while road traffic remained the largest emissions source.
The community committee approved a partial zoning plan for Iidesjärvi's southern shore on 9 June 2026, protecting about 16.1 hectares as natural habitat while reserving roughly 1.5 hectares for limited recreational use.
Parkano councillor Jari Sammatti has demanded more than €42,000 in damages after the town ordered him to remove wrecked cars and other waste from two properties; administrative fines were later overturned by the Hämeenlinna Administrative Court.
About 200 delegates from eight countries attended the Nordic Battery Summit in Tampere on 19–20 May, the largest turnout since the event began rotating across the Nordic countries.
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Tamperelainen reports the city approved €2,950 in compensation after a person slipped on ice on Kyttälänkatu on 21 December and suffered a broken wrist.
Satu Rämö's novels are the two most reserved titles in Pirkanmaa libraries this week, while Liisa Keltikangas-Järvinen's new nonfiction book has reached reservation numbers comparable to Rämö's hits.
The City of Tampere will convert parking spaces at Pyynikintori and Hallituskatu into temporary green rest areas from June through September, featuring planter-benches, benches and community painting events led by young residents.
Tredu will lease its Diamond DA42 to Suomen Ilmailuopisto for inspection and training flights from 9 June 2026 to 28 February 2027 to support hands-on maintenance training for students.
Tampere city council approved the 2025 financial statements on 8 June 2026, recording a €32.5 million municipal deficit and moving most of the shortfall to prior years’ equity.
French vintner Simon Bouquin will open Wine Spot, a French-style wine bar on Kuninkaankatu opposite K-Supermarket Kuninkaankulma in June, offering 100+ French wines and takeaway cheeses, charcuterie and sandwiches.
Tampere public transport operator Nysse will run altered routes and close several central stops on Saturday for the Manse Pride parade, which departs Keskustori at 14:00 and is expected to reach Sorsapuisto around 15:00.
Pirkanmaa District Court sentenced a 20-year-old man to 3 years and 8 months for two child rapes in Tampere in 2025; the victims were aged 15 and 14 and the court also convicted him of voyeurism and possession of a sexual image of a child.
Kuvi awarded 28 regional arts grants for 2026, ranging from €2,500 to €13,500, to support artistic working time and production costs in Tampere and nearby Pirkanmaa municipalities.