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It is safe to swim in the Linnanmaa Swimming Pool – some findings were brown adhesive

The Hartaansilta Bridge and Hartaanselänranta are now open to public

The library’s temporary reservation pick-up location will move to the Market Square on September 1

Oulu2026 to unveil more programme on 4 September – join us online

Valve’s art galleries will be Oulu2026 Galleries next year – applications are open

The Hupisaari City Park won the Green Flag Award for the third time

The European Cultural Parliament, ECP, will meet for its 22nd Session in Oulu on 15-17 August

Bus stops are in use regardless of the construction work

The City of Oulu is seeking a new Immigration Council for the years 2025–2029 – application closes on August 10

Join the Pride March with the Oulu for All project!

Applications to the city of Oulu’s swimming schools are opening

City of Oulu promotes communality and equality also during Pride Week August 4–10

Housing Fair in Oulu began in a sunny atmosphere

Linnanmaa Swimming Pool’s multi-purpose pool closed due to bacteria discovery

Oulu’s summer museums are full of charming atmosphere

The North Ostrobothnia Museum will become the Oulu Museum

City of Oulu’s customer service Oulu10 is open through the summer

Midsummer Events in Oulu

Nine-country cooperation project strengthens the legacy of European Capitals of Culture beyond the title year

Summer opening times of Oulu’s Community Facilities

Free park lunches for under 18-year-olds in three parks from 9 June to 18 July

Pekuri Library will close on 30.6.2025

Find your love of reading – try different reading styles

A list of summer activities for families in the Tuira and Toppila regions

Service level survey for event organizers – give your feedback

City of Oulu’s Participatory Budgeting broke the voting record again – nine ideas were chosen for implementation

Library opening hours, summer 2025

All Oulu10 Service Points closed for Wednesday May 21 due to staff training

Renovation of Koskelantie by Mannisenoja begins

The City of Oulu is seeking a new Immigration Council for the years 2025–2029