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Vantaa, Helsinki, Espoo and Kauniainen outline common policies for drone-related emergency warnings
NewsThe cities of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area have outlined policies for organising their services during possible drone alerts. Through unified operating models, services and the population in the metropolitan area can be protected across municipal borders. These policies help prepare for situations
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Vantaa balances the city’s finances – City Executive Board to handle the 2027 budgetary framework on June 1.
ReleaseVantaa City Executive Board will handle the budgetary framework for the year 2027 in its next meeting on June 1, 2026. The city's economy is under especially hard pressure, due to, among other things, the general economic uncertainty, the gloomy unemployment situation, and the slowdown in housing
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Drilling and excavation works causing significant noise will begin in June on Hakunilantie
NewsDrilling in rock and stone as well as excavation works will begin in June on Hakunilantie between Raudikkokuja and Hiirakkokuja. The works will cause significant noise in the area. The works will start at the beginning of June and progress in stages southwards along Hakunilantie as far as Tammapolku
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Parents should discuss with their teens at home how to celebrate responsibly as schools end
NewsSchools ending and summer holidays starting is a reason to celebrate. Most children and young people celebrate responsibly, but it is good to prepare for the risk of substance abuse as it commonly increases when schools end.
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The Defence Forces’ MILjazz tour to arrive in Ankkapuisto, Vantaa
NewsThe Defence Forces’ MILjazz concert will bring summer vibes to Ankkapuisto in Korso, Vantaa, on Saturday, 6 June.
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Vantaa light rail works to begin on Osuustie
NewsVantaa light rail works will begin on Osuustie. According to current plans, Osuustie will be closed to through vehicle traffic during the week starting 8 June. Alternative routes for vehicle traffic are Pakkalantie and Lentoasemantie. Pedestrian access on Osuustie will be maintained.
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Changes to Traffic Arrangements in the Southern Section of Hakunilantie
NewsConstruction work is progressing in the southern part of Hakunilantie, where the worksite area will expand northwards. As part of these changes, the Kirkkokuja bus stop will be temporarily relocated approximately 50 metres toward the Kuussillantie intersection on Wednesday, 27 May.
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On Länsimäentie, between Rajakentäntie and Fazerintie, there will be minor changes to the traffic lanes in May 2026
NewsThe current traffic lanes on Länsimäentie between Fazerintie and Porvoonväylä will be shifted slightly westward, and the existing lane area will be taken into construction use.