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The Finnish GACHA robot bus on test drive in Otaniemi, Espoo

Hop in the robot bus in Espoo – aiming at permanent service

2019-09-20

The Finnish robot bus GACHA has started bus service open to all in Kera in Espoo on 10 September 2019. Bus operates during weeks 37 and 39–40 from Tuesday to Thursday. The trial utilizes 5G network technology.

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Grand finale of Lähiöfest in Espoo on 23–29 September

2019-09-19

Experiments, seminars, celebrations and discussions on what makes a city a place for everyone.

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The European Week of Sport encourages everybody to embrace an active lifestyle

2019-09-17

The official opening ceremony of the European Week of Sport will be held in Leppävaara Sports Stadium, Veräjäpellonkatu 17, Espoo on the 23rd of September alongside the School Action Day event. The opening ceremony is part of Finland’s EU Presidency program.

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A team of experts from the City of Espoo, Harri Paananen, Veera Vihula, Jukka Mäkelä and Päivi Sutinen, are posing in Brussels with a flag and vane of Espoo

Espoo among the winning cities in the European Capital of Innovation Awards

2019-09-11

​The City of Espoo has made it to the top six in the European Capital of Innovation (iCapital) Awards contest organised by the European Commission. Previously, the most successful Finnish cities have only made it to the top ten. As one of the six finalists, Espoo will be rewarded with EUR 100,000 to promote local innovation activities.

Krista Taipale

The Espoo Story is also a success story of the EU!

European Espoo blog
2019-09-19 Krista Taipale

Nearly all of EU’s goals in fact depends on how well their implementation in cities succeeds.

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Cultural events at one address

The cultureespoo.fi website offers information about events and Espoo-based cultural actors at one address. You can find tips about concerts, exhibitions, films and theatre performances. Come and explore!

Nordic walking in the forest

Explore nature in Espoo

Espoo features herb-rich and old-growth forests, bird wetlands, an archipelago and Nuuksio National Park as its crown jewel. The city offers excellent opportunities for both guided and self-guided excursions.

At the dentists

Do you need urgent medical care on a weekday?

You can book an urgent appointment at a health centre or the Kilo dental clinic online. Appointments are available for the same day.

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