The City of Tampere says City Hall will open a new customer service lobby and a public café-restaurant (Viistokatu) at the start of June as municipal services move into the building.
Maya Hahto's duck‑themed wrap Ankkaratikka will cover the Tampere art tram for one year starting 19 May after finishing second in an open public vote.
Maya Hahto’s 37.3-metre ‘Ankkaratikka’ tram wrap of yellow ducks will debut on Tampere’s art tram on 19 May and remain in place for a year.
A series of informal walks for older men in Tampere will be led by local figures Rauno Korpi, Esko Roine, Heikki Salo and Ari Hjelm, starting 19 May.
14-year-old Matias Polku launched Someuutiset in February 2025 to cover social-media phenomena and influencers; he and friend Jalmari Valli aim to publish one story a day while juggling school.
Orivesi's city board approved the sale of the municipality's 50% stake in district heating company Oriveden Aluelämpö to Loimua for €5 million, with the final price adjusted for net debt and working capital.
Kela will close its Lempäälä service point on Manttaalitie on 15 June; customers can use OmaKela, phone support, Lempäälä’s municipal service point, nearby Kela offices or video appointments at Pirkanmaa wellbeing area hubs.
Line 10 buses will be rerouted via Tahmelantie in Pyynikki on Sunday; several citybound stops on Pyynikintie will be closed and Palomäentie and Ilomäenpuisto will be served as nearby alternatives.
Line 10 will be detoured via Tahmelantie in Pyynikki on Sunday, closing several city‑bound Pyynikintie stops; buses will call at nearby Palomäentie stops while the diversion is in effect.
Erkkilä Bridge will open to pedestrians and cyclists on 28 May at 3 p.m.; motor vehicle access will follow later in the summer once surrounding work is finished.
Teuvo Teräväinen is ruled out of Finland’s World Championship game against Hungary after suffering an injury, prompting coach Antti Pennanen to reshuffle the lines.
A floating breakwater has been installed at Mustanlahti harbour to protect around 100 new small-boat berths due to be built this summer.
A man has allegedly harassed and threatened several women on Tampere buses this spring, prompting multiple police investigations and nearly 20 reports to the transit operator.
Veteran coach Pekka Mäki warns Saturday’s Ice Cage event mixes spectacle with sport, raising safety and matchmaking concerns for fighters.
Tampere vocational college Tredu says students built the Aurora show home, which will be presented to media on 19 May 2026 at the Lempäälä Housing Fair media day.
The City of Tampere invites residents and local riders to a workshop to help design the remaining skate and BMX features at Heinurinmäki, part of a 2021 master plan.
The City of Tampere reports that the city placed 45th in the 2025 Copenhagenize Global Cycling Index after completing several major cycling route upgrades and expanding bike-share and parking facilities.
Former NASA astronaut Tim Kopra told a Tampere University audience that Finland — and Pirkanmaa in particular — have strong potential in satellite, sensor and quantum technologies for the growing space economy.
Tappara will mark its Finnish championship with a free public celebration at Tampere Arena on Thursday; doors open at 14:00 and the live programme begins at 15:00.
The City of Tampere will host a free public discussion on experimental sports messaging on Monday 25 May from 12:00–16:00 at Monitoimitalo 13, with a livestream available for remote attendees.