Tampere's Ratikka Pirkkala-Linnainmaa alliance launches a biodiversity index for the Pirkkala–Linnainmaa tram project, the first measure of its kind at this scale of infrastructure work. An initial assessment is due by late 2025 as part of a trio of sustainability metrics.
Tampere plans five new fire stations to strengthen coverage as the city grows, with Nekala slated for completion in 2027 and sites at Rahola, Janka, Kaukajärvi, Ruotula, and Hiedanranta.
Tampere seeks its thriftiest saver for an interview to share money-saving tips in tough times, Tamperelainen reports.
Tampere University has opened its spring joint admissions, including a new Robotics MSc program and more than 3,600 Finnish-language study places across 163 options.
Tampere's logopedics program has left the shared entrance exam and will offer a free course that doubles as entrance exam preparation, starting this spring.
Parkano leads Pirkanmaa in per-capita clothing donations to UFF in 2025, while Tampere accounts for the largest share of the region's total donations.
Onnibus plans eight Volvo 9700DD double-deck buses in 2026 and nine next-generation VDL Futura FHD3 single-deck buses in 2027, including a premium class. The eight double-deckers will be assembled in Lieto at Carrus Delta's Finnish factory, while the single-decks are produced in the Netherlands.
Saskyn students earned multiple medals and nine honourable mentions at the national SAKUstars 2026 preliminaries, with Tampere's Tredu hosting the live rounds.
Käpy Flea Market in Kangasala will close this coming Sunday, March 15, after operating in the Lentola industrial area since last July.
Tamperelainen reports that Tampere's draft nature protection program for 2026–2040 is in a sending discussion phase and could broaden participation beyond the mayoral coalition ahead of a 23 March city council vote.
A single Veikkaus Milli draw hit on Monday won €1 million, shared by online players from Raasepori, Kangasala and Lahti.
Kangasala plans to terminate the Kaivannon psychiatric hospital demolition contract as delays mount, with the Environmental Committee set to discuss the matter on Tuesday.
Turku mayor Piia Elo will attend MIPIM 2026 in Cannes March 10–12 to participate in roundtables and meetings with city leaders, real estate investors, and international media to explore investment and partnership opportunities for Turku's growth.
<p>Nearly 500 exam sensors are evaluating the responses of more than 50,000 candidates as Finland's spring matriculation exams begin, YLE writes. The exams start nationwide with a record 50,400 candidates, about 2,100 more than spring 2025, and 5,097 in Pirkanmaa (up from 4,769). The Matriculation Examination Board says the major disruption from last autumn has been addressed, and guidelines have been clarified; it can activate an incident page to share status updates and instructions with schools if needed. The spring 2026 exam will be the last to use the Abitti 1 testing system, as Abitti 2 will be introduced in autumn 2026. The sensors' identities are kept strictly secret, and YLE notes that a 2024 list includes almost 500 names, with 2025 data not yet public. Four sensors spoke to the story, illustrating a wide range of backgrounds from university lecturers and professors to a sales and marketing manager who has spent 15 years teaching French in high school.</p>
Topi Borg, named the 2025 Tampere Citizen of the Year, will host a ten-episode film-talk show on Yle Areena starting April 6. Each episode will pair Borg with a guest to watch a film and discuss it and life in general.
A 40-year-old Tampere man says he wants to become a father but cannot find a suitable partner, underscoring the challenges men face in starting a family.
A new book by Vendi's aunt chronicles the family's struggle in the wake of the Valkeakoski murder, including fundraising, legal battles, and calls for reform.
A new national sports media is launching with a Tampere base at Koskitalo and four full-time editor roles, with remote work options ahead of a spring debut.
A Tampere-area car dealership posted a strong growth percentage, even as the market remained challenging.
Taidevaltakunta has opened applications for its 2028 biennale, inviting artists, duos and collectives tied to Kanta-Häme, Pirkanmaa or Päijät-Häme to participate in Malva in Lahti and across Päijät-Häme; the submission deadline is 2 August 2026.