YLE reports that Vincit has launched co-operation negotiations under the Co-operation Act to cut up to 45 jobs among about 375 staff across Finland, starting March 9.
YLE reports that Pirha opens nearly 200 paid summer internships for 15–17-year-olds across Pirkanmaa for June–July with two- or four-week placements and lottery-based selections; applications via Kuntarekry are due by March 15.
Nyssen will relocate Tampere’s Härmälänrannan bus stop due to ongoing construction, affecting lines 30 and 32 toward the city center and line 36 toward Lahdesjärvi and Hervanta; timetables will remain unchanged, and a map of the new stop is available on Nyssen’s site.
Nyssen will relocate the Härmälänranta bus stop due to construction, affecting lines 30, 32 and 36, with timetables unchanged and passengers urged to consult Nyssen's website for the new stop location.
New Vuorentausta area near Tampere offers 29 plots including townhouse options, Tamperelainen reports.
Tamperelainen expands its central Tampere distribution trial to around 150 pick-up points, Tamperelainen reports.
Polamk is involved in two study cooperation networks in Tampere, Aamulehti reports.
Five crime trends emerge from last year's police statistics for Tampere and nearby municipalities, Tamperelainen reports. Detective Chief Inspector Pasi Mettälä notes that a worsening pattern of drug use underpins many crimes.
Tamperelainen reports that Pirkanmaan hyvinvointialue will offer nearly 200 paid summer internship places for 15–17-year-olds next summer, with applications via Kuntarekry open until March 15.
Suolijärvi in Tampere is missing from the city's natural protection program for 2026–2040, despite calls by local associations to include it ahead of the council's March decision, according to Aamulehti.
Aitoo perunarieska (Aitoo potato flatbread) from Pirkanmaa has been granted Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) status by the EU, Tamperelainen reports.
Finland faces a demolition fixation as Tampere University researchers Iida Kalakoski and Riina Sirén explore why aging houses are torn down and replaced, in their new book Pelastakaa talot! – Demolition mania in progress, Tamperelainen reports.
Aamulehti reports that Tamk will launch change negotiations in March covering internal research, development and innovation support services and business operations, with up to ten potential redundancies.
Aamulehti reports that about 70 people attended a Tampere region parents’ evening on January 20 to discuss anti-bullying work, culminating in a six-point pledge emphasizing responsibility at home and clear school procedures.
Aamulehti reports that a new Sushibar + Wine will open in Tampere city centre, at the corner of Hallituskatu and Aleksis Kiven katu, on the eve of May Day 2026.
YLE reports that perch and pike from Pirkkala’s lakes along the Sikojoki Route exceed the 0.50 mg/kg mercury limit for food use, triggering restrictions on fishing and selling these fish from the area.
YLE reports that a Lithuanian-led criminal group operating from Lithuania has been uncovered in Finland, accused of a broad series of thefts worth about 500,000 euros across the country in 2024–2025.
Festivaali-festivaali is in late summer on August 21–22, according to Aamulehti. The Tampere festival near Pyynikin Summer Theatre adds 12 new artists to its two-day program for August 21–22, marking its fifth summer.
A Lithuanian-led criminal group is suspected of a broad series of boat engine thefts across Finland, with the inquiry beginning in Valkeakoski on 17 September 2025 and arrests made on 5 November 2025, according to Tamperelainen.
Ilves goaltender Roope Taponen is loaned to HC Davos in Switzerland for the rest of the season, Tamperelainen writes. Pavlat and Armalis remain Ilves' primary duo in goal, with Jimi Kuivila as a third option who can also play for Ilves U20.