Nyssen is opening a public transport travel survey in March 2026 to gather input for planning a sustainable public transport network for the Tampere region, aiming for implementation in August 2028.
Nyssen has opened a mobility survey to help shape the Tampere region's public transport network, aiming to implement a system by August 2028; the survey runs March 16–31, 2026.
Tampereen Raitiotie Oy will create two temporary children’s art works along the tram line construction on the Pirkkala–Linnainmaa route. The installations are planned to appear on temporary fencing and move to a new location after the bridges are completed in summer 2026.
Tampereen Raitiotie Oy will install two temporary artworks along the Pirkkala–Linnainmaa tram route, created by local children under the guidance of artist Anu-Riikka Lampinen.
Tampere backs Kyiv now and into the future as Mayors Ilmari Nurminen and Vitalyi Klitschko meet in Kyiv, outlining continued aid and deeper cooperation.
Tays ranks 109th among 2,500 hospitals worldwide in Newsweek's global list, with HUS at 40th and TYKS at 107th among Finnish hospitals.
A surge in scams impersonating government and banking services is tracked by the Kilpi app, including Lidl gift-card schemes and a rise in overseas scam calls.
Paapan kapakka hosted 257 live music events last year, making it Finland's second-busiest live music venue, according to Teosto's annual event notices.
Nextiili, a Tampere textile charity, relocated 600 meters to Lielahti in November but has seen customer numbers and sales slump, putting its ongoing operation at risk unless income improves.
Tampere Public Cultural Services is staging Anti‑Racism Week from 17–21 March with exhibitions, concerts, theatre and community events across the city, including programmes in South Hervanta and a Haihara Spring Carnival.
Tampere City Council will meet on Monday 16 March to consider amendments to the 2026 budget, name a substitute deputy mayor and review council initiatives; the meeting will be streamed live.
Impostors posing as fire inspectors have tried to enter homes in Pirkanmaa, with sightings in Sastamala two weeks ago and Hämeenkyrö this week. The Pirkanmaa Fire Department says real inspectors wear official uniforms and present a photo ID, and they travel in a red rescue vehicle.
A major water leak drained the Keikyä Water Tower in Sastamala, disrupting drinking water for hundreds of households. A temporary distribution point has been set up in the K-Market Äetsä parking lot.
Michael Schenker delivered a razor-sharp guitar set at Tampere Hall, reviving memories of his UFO era for fans.
Osmonpuisto in central Tampere will see a row of columnar aspens felled next week to make way for housing renovations and park upgrades, with the southern edge pedestrian and cycling route set for improvements next year.
Tampere Big Band marked its 40th anniversary with a concert at Tampere Conservatory’s Pyynikki Hall, featuring four world premieres of Heikki Sarmanto compositions and performances by Pamela Kilpeläinen.
Lehtipiste Group released its 2025 Year-End and Sustainability Report, showing a 7% reduction in total CO2 and an 8% drop in transport emissions despite a 0.4% increase in driving kilometres.
Tampere is tendering a regional city bike service with Nokia, Lempäälä, Pirkkala and Vesilahti preliminarily on board.
Finland's expanded compulsory education to age 18 has exposed weaknesses in vocational education and spurred reforms to bolster learning support ahead of August.
McDonald's is rolling out the Big Arch, a 1,098-kcal burger, in Finland as a core menu item that dwarfs rivals Burger King and Hesburger.