Service group: Finance & procurements
Vantaa’s budget 2026: Economic responsibility is the building of a sustainable future
Vantaa Mayor Pekka Timonen has published his budget proposal for the year 2026. The poor state of the Finnish economy can also be seen in Vantaa, and the city’s economy must be balanced in the coming years. At the same time, however, vitality and the services of the growing city will be taken care
2024 financial statement: Vantaa’s steady growth continues despite the economic situation – balancing and carefully considered investments
The City of Vantaa had a total deficit of approximately 61 million euros. Last year, in addition to the overall weak economic situation, the city’s economy was impacted by a decrease in tax revenues and an almost complete halt in construction. However, Vantaa has made investments that will ensure
The future of Europe is built in cities
On 21-22 October, mayors and deputy mayors from Finland’s six largest cities attended the European Mayors’ Summit organised by the Eurocities network. During the summit, city representatives met with newly elected Finnish MEPs to discuss the priorities of the upcoming 2028–2034 EU budget.
Editorial: Always better Vantaa
The Mayor talks about Vantaa's growth and the opportunities it brings in an editorial in this autumn's Residents' Magazine.
Vantaa is developing and building its future – “Moving full speed ahead with Vantaa light rail in 2025”
Vantaa Mayor Pekka Timonen has published his budget proposal for the year 2025. Containing increase in costs is the essential focus of next year's budget. According to forecasts, the city’s growth will continue, and Vantaa will implement important vitality-boosting investments. The overall economic
Vantaa’s financial statement shows a surplus of €47.7 million – a healthy economy will promote urban development
The finances of the City of Vantaa are in surplus, even though the development and views of the Finnish economy weakened considerably during 2023. Vantaa has made significant investments and is amortizing its loans over the long term.
Vantaa is a forward-looking city – in the year 2024 Vantaa invests in the future
Vantaa Mayor Pekka Timonen has published his budget proposal for the year 2024. The city will continue to grow; it has managed to reduce its debt in a long-term basis; and during the next few years, Vantaa will implement several investments that will bolster the city’s vitality.
Vantaa's 2022 financial statement shows a surplus – year 2023 enables urban development
After another year of crises, the City of Vantaa’s economy shows a surplus, even though it weakened compared to the previous year. The 2022 surplus amounts to €12.1 million and the result for period was €13.
Vantaa has a healthy economy, the balance has strengthened, and we have managed to reduce our debt – we are ready for the future changes in our operating environment
Mayor of Vantaa, Ritva Viljanen, has published her 2023 budget proposal. The city’s fiscal consolidation has generated good results.