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The Punished without a Crime exhibition opening in Tiima is about people who did not meet societal expectations

Parking in Central Library Saari’s parking area is now controlled

YUIMA NAKAZATO - GLACIER Three collections explore the Earth's fragility

Registration for summer swimming schools opens on Monday May 18

Tomorrow's Wardrobe opens the door to a new era of fashion 

Oulu’s nitric oxide levels in 2025 were the lowest ever recorded

A new outdoor exercise gym in Nallikari opened on Monday May 4

Suggest the Ugliest Place in Oulu – The Winning Location Will Receive a Light Art Installation at the Lumo Light Festival

Planning Review event for citizens on April 14 at 17.00

Oulu placed fourth in an attraction and retaining study among Finland’s ten largest cities

Welcome to Oulu Festival for new citizens is looking for presenters

Digital Support Service Point opens in Oulu10 on March 10, 2026

OUTI Libraries are closed on Monday 23.3. due to the system upgrade

Organic waste recycling is now monitored in the Oulu Region

Participatory Budgeting inspired Oulu’s citizens – nearly 450 ideas for the 500 000 € budget

Would you like to share your views and experiences on hydrogen?

The city of Oulu and Hy2gen Nordic AS sign a letter of intent regarding the development of green transition industry in Vihreäsaari

The Defense Force’s Parade affects traffic and parking on the Merikoski Bridges and the Marketplace on Feb 13

Oulu flies flags on February 3 in honor of Alvar Aalto

At a geopolitical turning point, Oulu brings its voice to Arctic Frontiers

Oulu Museum and Science Centre’s attractions drew in almost 80 000 visitors in 2025

City of Oulu opened 108 facilities for citizens and associations all over Oulu free of charge

The Lumo Light Festival 2026 call for proposals is now open

Application period for Oulu Valistustalo fund grants open 2.2.–26.2.2026 until 15.30

Byström One-Stop Guidance Centre operates in Oulu10

It is time for ideas for Oulu’s Participatory Budgeting – citizens’ ideas will be implemented with 500 000 €

Invitation to a public hearing and discussion on the service network review for non‑Finnish speakers on 4 February

Oulu Waterworks renewed its online service

What do you think? gatherings

Oulu’s Participatory Budgeting starts on January 26 – the budget is 500 000 €