Tag: Administration
Vantaa will organize a summer camp for young people from its Ukrainian sister city, Boryspil
In its meeting on Monday, March 10, Vantaa’s City Executive Board decided to organize a summer camp for young people from Vantaa and its sister city, Boryspil, next summer. In addition, the City Executive Board handled the initiatives of city councilors and residents from last year.
Vantaa to support summer jobs and summer entrepreneurship for the young with 300-euro job vouchers
Vantaa City Executive Board held its this year’s very first meeting on January 13, 2025. The meeting decided on the practices related to summer-job vouchers for the young, basic renovation of Kaivoksela school, basic renovation of Myyrmäki sports house, expansion of Myyrmäki swimming hall, as well
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
Sakari Rokkanen chosen as chair of City Executive Board - Säde Tahvanainen to continue as chair of City Council
In its meeting on June 17, Vantaa City Council chose Säde Tahvanainen as the chair of the city council for the period of June 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025. Sakari Rokkanen was chosen as the chair of the city executive board for the remaining 2023–2025 council term. Lauri Kaira will continue as the first
Processing of personal data in the Kohtaanto +50 project
In accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, a person must be informed if their personal data is recorded in a personal data register. Personal data includes things such as the data subject’s name and address. The data subject must also be informed about the purpose of the
The Helsinki Metropolitan Area’s EU objectives: The European Union needs strong cities
Helsinki, Espoo, and Vantaa have published their common objectives for the upcoming 2024–2029 term of the European Parliament. The Helsinki Metropolitan Area serves not only as the driving force of the development of Finland as a whole, but also as a creator of future solutions in Europe.
European elections 2024 – use your voice!
In Finland, advance voting for the 2024 elections to the European Parliament, or European elections, will take place from 29 May to 4 June 2024, and election day voting will take place on 9 June 2024. What does the European Parliament do, and why should you vote in the elections?
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 City Council approves the budget for 2024 – Säde Tahvanainen elected as the Chair of the Council
On 13 November 2023, the Vantaa City Council elected Säde Tahvanainen (SDP) as the new Chair of the Council and accepted Antti Lindtman’s resignation as he takes up duties as the Chair of the Social Democratic Party of Finland. The City Council also approved the budget and tax rates for 2024 and the
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.