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The Winter Swimming World Championships will return to Oulu in the European Capital of Culture year 2026

Congresses attract international experts to Oulu

Transport forum to boost cross-border transport

The city of Oulu’s Community Facility presentation videos can be viewed with English subtitles

Week Against Racism on 18.-24.3. focuses especially on racism experienced by young people

Application period for Oulu Valistustalo fund grants open 26.2.–22.3.2024 until 15.30

The attraction study of the city of Oulu’s strategic direction has been published

Exceptions to library opening hours during winter holiday 4.-10.3.

Inventing Artists

The City of Oulu promotes circular economy with the support of EU

Ouka.fi website was renewed 22.11.2023

Oulu surveyed organizations about openness – the answers are used in the development of the Open Governance Action Plan

The mayor of Oulu published his budget estimate proposal for 2024 – the city invests heavily in the future

Cities collaborating for a digital future

Improvements to Nallikari’s amenities over the coming years

Residents of Oulu can now vote on the use of the 70 000 euros of the participatory budgeting.

Oulu loves me -event in Valkea on Saturday 18th March

Free influenza vaccinations have started - coronavirus booster also available

Information text message has been taken into use in Oulu Waterworks

City of Oulu released Recommendations for the Families for the Use of Digital Media

Pekuri Library will serve during the renovation of the Main Library, starting on September 19th

Oulu early childhood educations services to roll out the eVaka e-service starting on September 5

Oulu Pride Week 1–7 August celebrates international rainbow rights

Fourth coronavirus vaccine doses will be offered to all those aged 70 or over

Swimming at Nallikari beach is allowed again

The EU must harness the potential of the Arctic to drive the green transition

Young people from Oulu mentor the Chairperson of the City Board

Courses for Ukrainian refugees start on 11th April

Electronic eVaka will be available from the beginning of September - check your child's information in Vaka Effica

Free admission to Museum and Science Centre Luuppi with Ukrainian passport