Rudus publishes 2025 sustainability report
Rudus says its 2025 Sustainability Report, published in spring 2026, shows a 32% drop in total emissions since 2021 and highlights low-carbon concrete innovations and circular-economy efforts.
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Rudus publishes 2025 sustainability report focused on low-carbon innovation and circularity
Rudus has published its Sustainability Report 2025, highlighting low-carbon innovations and circularity as it tracks progress toward net-zero and cuts total emissions by 32% versus the 2021 baseline.
Development
Tampere to Plan Southern Growth to 2060
Tampere’s city executive board has approved a development programme guiding the city’s growth toward the south through 2060, centred on relocating the marshalling yard to free land for new urban districts such as Hatanpää and Lakalaiva.
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Tampere Disability Council Blasts NIMBY Pushback in Lamminpää
Tampere plans to build a 24-place housing unit for people with intellectual disabilities on Laurinahonkatu in Lamminpää after receiving a zoning exemption, a proposal that has drawn local opposition the city’s Disability Council calls rooted in prejudice.
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Tampere approves plan to relocate shunting yard and free land for dense, green housing
Tampere city council approved a programme to free up land south of the city centre for dense, green housing and better public-transport links, including plans to relocate the shunting yard and plan new tram and station connections.
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Tampere approves 24-place care home in Lamminpää despite neighbours' backlash
Tampere will build a 24-place residential unit for adults with intellectual disabilities on Laurinahonkatu in Lamminpää after the municipal community committee approved a zoning deviation on 3 March 2026.
Politics
Tampere launches €1.9M ‘Kaikkien Tampere’ inclusion programme through 2029
Tampere is launching the Kaikkien Tampere inclusion programme with €1.9 million in 2026 funding, running through 2029, to strengthen community ties and promote equality in residents' everyday lives.
Tampere Philharmonic’s Filharmonia Day: Free Family Concert and Backstage Tours on 25 April
Filharmonia Day returns to Tampere Hall on 25 April with a free 45-minute family concert at 13:00, plus backstage tours, instrument demonstrations and hands-on activities.
Transport
Tampere unveils name for new frequent electric bus service: plusbus
The City of Tampere has chosen 'plusbus' as the official name for a new frequent electric bus service that will begin operating in 2028 after a public naming campaign that produced about 5,500 suggestions.
Transport
Tampere unveils plusbus — frequent all-door electric service from 2028
From 2028 Tampere will introduce plusbus, a mid-level frequent electric bus service with all-door boarding and tram-style operations. The name was chosen after a public campaign that drew about 5,500 suggestions.
Free family concert and backstage access as Tampere Filharmonia opens doors on 25 April
Tampere Filharmonia opens its doors at Tampere Hall on Saturday 25 April with free backstage access and a free family concert at 1 pm; activities and a paid Fauni brunch begin from 10 am.
Development
Building trades open days introduce students to construction careers in Kangasala
An Open Construction Sites Day will be held in Kangasala on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, giving upper secondary students a look at construction and property services careers through visits to Tredu and a real housing worksite.
Milavida Marks Näsilinna's 1918 Battle with Theme Day on April 1
Milavida museum will mark the 1918 battle for Näsilinna with guided tours, short film screenings and a researcher’s lecture on April 1, the City of Tampere says.
University thesis reveals how work burnout shows in brain and body
A new Tampere University thesis links work burnout to measurable changes in brain activity and heart-rate patterns, and explores more objective ways to assess and potentially treat it. The doctoral defence is set for 8 May.
Miljoonasade marks 40th anniversary with theatrical autumn tour — Tampere on October 17
Miljoonasade is marking its 40th year with an autumn tour and will play Tampere on October 17.
Tampere Launches Citywide Cleanup Drive; Sign Up by April 24
Tampere is organising a citywide cleanup; groups can sign up to tidy parks, bike paths, vacant lots and other municipal areas until April 24. Waste bins will be delivered by Pirkanmaan Jätehuolto.
Politics
Culture and Leisure Committee Approves Tampere 2026–2040 Service Network
According to the City of Tampere, the culture and leisure committee approved a 2026–2040 service network plan covering culture, sports, libraries, youth services and education.
Tampere commits €2.97 million to support artists, venues and cultural minorities
Tampere city board approved €2,972,010 in grants to support professional arts organisations, hobby groups, venues and cultural minority organisations, including funding tied to the Tullikamari renovation.
Politics
Tampere approves €2.97 million in grants for community wellbeing groups
According to the City of Tampere, the city will distribute €2.97 million in grants to community groups that promote residents' wellbeing.
Sports
Tampere council approves €2.97 million in grants for sports and youth associations
According to the City of Tampere, the city has approved €2.97 million in grants for local sports and youth associations, covering operating and facility support for dozens of clubs.