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Read the online Annual Report
City of Espoo's Annual Report 2012 now online.
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2013-05-16
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Peltsi and Espoo Magazine tour Nuuksio National Park
In the latest issue of Espoo magazine, Mikko “Peltsi” Peltola describes how he comes to Nuuksio to ride his mountain bike or walk his dog. This well-known TV host is a big fan of local hiking. Nature has the power to get people to stop and relax.
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2013-05-10
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West Metro changes bus route network - HSL surveys residents' travel habits
HSL will start the planning of the West Metro feeder route network in summer 2013. Before starting the planning, HSL will collect initial data. HSL conducts an online map-based survey to study residents’ travel habits. The aim of the survey is to collect information about journeys originating or terminating in southern Espoo or Lauttasaari, and to find new ideas to support the planning. The surv...
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2013-04-22
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Collection vehicles tour around in Espoo
The HSY collection vehicles tour around every spring in Espoo, Kauniainen, Helsinki, Vantaa and Kirkkonummi. The collection vehicles accept hazardous waste, electric and electronic junk, as well as metal scrap.
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2013-04-17
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Oma Lääkärisi Espoontori opens on 6 May
The residents of postal code area 02760 will be re-assigned to a new health centre, Oma Lääkärisi Espoontori, which opens at Kamreerintie 7, 5th floor.
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2013-03-19
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Espoo is taking part in MIPIM international real estate market in Cannes
Espoo is taking part in MIPIM (Le Marché International des Professionnels de I’IMmobilier) international real estate market in Cannes, France. World´s biggest international real estate property market gathers 4,300 real estate investors, 1,850 exhibiting companies and 20,000 unique participants from 80 countries.
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2013-03-07
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In the latest Espoo magazine young people share their dreams
Friends, family and other people are key to the emotional well-being of the young people interviewed for this issue's article.
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2013-02-27
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Joint application February 25 – March 15
Applying to general upper secondary and vocational upper secondary education takes place through joint application at www.haenyt.fi. The application period is between February 25th and March 15th, 2013.
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2013-02-13
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Espoo clamping down on drug use by young people
The City of Espoo takes very seriously the reports suggesting drug use among young people in Espoo has increased. Espoo Police have observed that drug use among under-18-year-olds has been on the increase, particularly due to marijuana. The police are also aware of a case where a schoolchild needed hospital treatment due to potential misuse of designer drugs.
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2013-02-12
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Tales of a stone church
The 16th-century murals of Espoo Cathedral depict the life and world view of people in the Middle Ages. In honour of Espoo’s 555th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of its borough status, we have compiled a pictorial presentation of the stories of the oldest building in Espoo.
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2013-02-11
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Penkkarit drive in Espoo on 14 February
Penkkarit drive will be held in Espoo on 14. February. The trucks will gather at the parking place of Tapiolan urheilupuisto at 10.45 pm. The convoy will start its tour at 11 pm.
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2013-02-06
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Changes to bus routes in Tapiola
Bus routes change in the center of Tapiola on 28 January 2013. The changes are due to construction work on a Metro feeder bus terminal. The work will continue until late 2015.
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2013-01-25
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Seasonal influenza vaccinations in January 2013
Vaccinations are available at health centres, maternity and child health clinics, school health service and home care.
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2013-01-10
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How to apply to English-language instruction in comprehensive school
Application form for English-language instruction (1st grade) must be submitted by 25 January, at the latest. New pupils applying to grades 2–9 in English-language instruction are admitted primarily in the beginning of a school year, if there are available study places.
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2012-12-20
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Christmas and New Year in Espoo
The opening hours of services provided by the City of Espoo may differ on Christmas and New Year. Details are available on the website of each service.
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2012-12-19
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From holiday village to business quarter
The metro and a couple of thousand permanent residents will soon become part of the Keilaniemi street scene.
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2012-12-19
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We new Espoo residents
Already one in ten Espoo residents is born abroad.
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2012-12-18
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Changes to email addresses of pupils’, teachers’ and special needs assistants’
By the end of 2012, changes will be introduced to the email addresses of pupils attending as well as teachers and special needs assistants working at schools in Espoo. The email addresses of teachers and special needs assistants will be in the format firstname.surname@espoo.fi. Pupils’ email addresses will be in the format firstname.lastname@edu.espoo.fi.
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2012-12-07
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Building of West Metro reaches halfway mark - tunnels joined between cities
The building of the West Metro has reached the halfway mark. Now, 71% of the excavation work - nearly 20 km of tunnel - has been completed. The metro line is scheduled to be opened for traffic at the end of 2015.
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2012-12-04
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The cities of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen agree on guidance given to customers with foreign backgrounds
The cities of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen have signed a cooperation agreement concerning information and guidance given to customers with foreign backgrounds. The cities inform their customers about the services, the Finnish service system and issues related to immigration following the reciprocity principle.
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2012-11-29
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