Josephine’s Bistro relocates to historic building amid renovations
Josephine’s Bistro is closing its Pispala premises due to water damage and will reopen in spring at a historic building in Tampere.
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Piemonte Tampere Closes Temporarily Amid Financial Woes
Piemonte, the longstanding Tampere restaurant on Suvantokatu, is temporarily closed as financial upheaval and ownership changes unfold following the Le Botti bankruptcy.
Sports
Helsinki Secures 2030 World Championship Hosting
Helsinki has won the bid to host the 2030 men's ice hockey world championships, to be staged jointly with Riga, Latvia.
European Commission Gifts Tampere Hashtag Sculpture for Smart Tourism 2026
Tampere has been named the European Capital of Smart Tourism 2026 and received a hashtag sculpture gifted by the European Commission, installed in Ratina Castle Park.
Transport
Car ends up on its roof after hitting a streetlight in Nokia, knocking the pole down
A car on Tottijärventie in Nokia rolled onto its roof after striking a streetlight, bringing the pole down. The driver freed himself before rescue crews arrived, and EMS checked his condition on site.
Parvovirus Outbreak Hits Kissankulman Shelter in Hämeenkyrö
Kissankulman Animal Shelter in Hämeenkyrö has temporarily closed after a parvovirus outbreak that has killed four cats and left another seriously ill. The infection is believed to have arrived with a kitten and was confirmed after an autopsy.
Over 100 Artists Get Studios as Nekalab Opens in Tampere
Nekalab opened its doors in Tampere’s Nekala on Tuesday, providing studio spaces to more than 100 artists in a renovated former school building that now serves as a multidisciplinary hub for photographers, musicians and other culture professionals.
Transport
Person injured on main line near Akaa causes train delays
A person was injured on the main railway line near Lapinkulmantie in Akaa early Wednesday evening, causing several trains to be delayed by about 30–45 minutes.
Nextiili Faces Potential Closure After Move
Nextiili fears its operation could end after moving within Lielahti last November, relocating to Sellukatu 21 inside the Pirkanmaa Recycling Center.
Development
Expanded Nokia Tokmanni Opens With Surprise Hampers
The Nokian Tokmanni store has been expanded by about 1,050 square metres and opens on Thursday at 8 am with surprise hampers.
Development
Portable saunas planned for Rauhaniemi during renovation
Rauhaniemi public bath in Tampere may keep saunas open during renovation by installing portable saunas, with the city lease allowing setup while concrete plans and timelines remain undecided.
Terrawise Applies for Corporate Restructuring in Helsinki
Terrawise has filed for corporate restructuring at the Helsinki District Court after selling its infrastructure business. CapMan is the majority owner, and the firm lists about 80 employees and a turnover of 25 million euros.
Weekend Tampere lineup: YouTube Allstars game, Ismo Alanko’s "Kevyt ja kohtuuton" (Light and Unreasonable) tour, ADHD Superpower show, Milavida exhibition and Gaslight screening
Tampere's weekend programme includes a YouTube Allstars hockey game at Nokia Arena, an Ismo Alanko concert, an ADHD Superpower show, a Milavida exhibition with a Gaslight screening, and Future Day at Metso Library.
Transport
Tough funding shortfall means only limited road resurfacing in Pirkanmaa and Kanta-Häme
Only 240 km of asphalt roads will be resurfaced this year across Pirkanmaa and Kanta‑Häme, far below the 450–500 km the regional ELY centre says is needed.
Weather
Low spring rainfall could leave Pirkanmaa lakes unusually low this summer
Spring rainfall remains scarce in Pirkanmaa, risking unusually low lake levels this coming summer.
Kajo Leads Tampere Fine Dining in 2026 Top 50
Kajo on Rautatienkatu finished sixth on Finland's 2026 Top 50 fine-dining list, highlighting Tampere's growing fine-dining scene as Five Stars published the results today.
Politics
Tampere trains 116 new doctors amid specialist training funding concerns
Tampere University has graduated 116 medical licentiates in a ceremony at the university's main hall, bringing Tampere's total to 4,554 graduates.
Boston Dynamics Spot draws crowds; robotic 'guinea pig' soothes older visitors at Tampere demos
Tampere University will stage public demonstrations at the Robostudio in Hervanta and at PING.Tampere on 20 March 2026, showcasing a Boston Dynamics Spot, a cat droid and an electric 'guinea pig'.
Development
Tampere Forms Steering Group to Shape Moomin Tourism Vision
Tampere has formed a steering group to shape the Moomin development concept as part of turning the city into an international tourism magnet, with Helsinki-based consultant Miltton guiding the vision.
Development
Santalahden Scenic Elevator to Close Nights Over Vandalism
Tampere's Santalahden scenic elevator will be closed at night this spring and summer due to ongoing vandalism. The city says restoring and cleaning the battered elevator is no longer feasible given the high costs, and doors will be locked nightly in line with tram traffic.