Iidesjärvi is starting spring health management fishing with fyke nets to remove shoal fish, aiming to cut internal nutrient loading and improve conditions for breeding waterfowl. Bird surveys show signs of improved numbers since 2020, and funding is set mainly via the city.
The City of Tampere will resume fyke net fishing in Iidesjärvi in April to remove large numbers of rough fish, reduce internal nutrient loading and improve water clarity and bird habitat.
A roughly 10-metre extension module will be added to the Valma tram, turning it into a 47-metre vehicle with over 30% more capacity. The first long-tram deliveries are targeted for summer 2027.
On the evening of April 4 Tampereen Raitiotie will insert a roughly 10‑metre midsection into tram Valma at the Otanmäki factory, creating Tampere’s first 47‑metre tram and raising capacity from 264 to 345 passengers.
Tampere’s urban development board has approved general plans for new green areas by Tohloppi Lake, including a waterfront park with an accessible pier at Tohlopin eteläranta.
Ruoveden has started talks with Metsähallitus about an access agreement that could transfer maintenance responsibility for the Siikaneva hiking area, fully or partly, while the agency keeps ownership.
A nationwide Digital Event Design project known as 3D Venueinfo will train venue operators using digital tools and 3D modelling to improve event safety, accessibility and sales starting in 2026, with training including Tampere.
Tampere and five neighbouring municipalities will inspect household food-waste composters this spring to ensure they meet bio-waste rules; inspections are chosen on a risk basis and property holders are contacted in advance.
A new 24/7 digital advisory service for people considering entrepreneurship launches in the Tampere Region Employment Area on 1 April 2026, combining an expert knowledge base with AI-powered, multilingual tools and optional personal support.
From 1 April 2026 the City of Tampere says residents across the region will have 24/7 digital entrepreneurship guidance combined with access to personal expert support for people planning or starting a business.
Earthworks for a new intermediate platform at Tampere railway station begin in early April; the third platform is expected to open for train traffic in summer 2027.
A joint study finds slip-and-fall incidents tied to inadequate winter maintenance cost about €570 million a year—more than ten times annual municipal sidewalk winter spending in Finland.
Tampere’s Urban Environment Committee approved several updates at its 31 March 2026 meeting, including a green factor proposal, multiple zoning matters and responses to council initiatives.
Tredu will host the nationwide SAKUstars culture competitions for vocational students from 14 to 16 April 2026, featuring both preliminary rounds and on-site performances across multiple art categories.
The Finnish Arts Promotion Centre announced new three-year and one-year festival grants to support arts and culture events across Finland, citing demand but noting funding limits amid reduced appropriations.
Tampere’s Urban Services Committee approved new park plans for Lake Tohloppi’s southern shore, including limited shore infill, linked walking and cycling routes and an accessible pier; work is expected in winter 2026–2027.
The City of Tampere says the community board approved a 60-hectare zoning plan in Ojala for 125 detached lots, roughly enough housing for about 700 residents.
Visit Lahti is inviting regional tourism businesses and other actors to join efforts to strengthen cycling tourism in Päijät-Häme, including use of the Welcome Cyclist badge to help travellers find bike-friendly services.
A Pirkanmaa district court has sentenced two Lithuanian men to prison terms for an almost half-million-euro outboard motor theft spree in southern Finland, with one also convicted of aggravated drug trafficking.
Tampere asks residents and contractors to avoid disturbing nesting birds during the breeding season; tree felling is prohibited 1 April–31 July.