Finland Local and Regional News

Developments from Finnish municipalities, wellbeing services counties and regions.

Illustration: a theatre mask and a star, for a year of culture

Finland Local and Regional News

Oulu2026: tourism rises as the European Capital of Culture year heads for its finale

Oulu recorded 449,400 paid overnight stays in January to June 2026, up 15 per cent. The European Capital of Culture year ends with events through December.

10 October 2026

Illustration: a city skyline, for a growing city

Finland Local and Regional News

Helsinki passes 700,000 residents

The City of Helsinki estimates that its population passed 700,000 around mid-August 2026. Migration accounted for most of the growth.

10 October 2026