Target group: Residents
Vantaa promotes the well-being of its residents, and they can influence the city's services and activities in many ways.
1877 Vantaa high school students will take part in the autumn matriculation exams - read 5 facts about the matriculation exams
Altogether 1 877 students at Vantaa high schools have enrolled in the fall matriculation examination. The examns will begin on Monday, September 16,
The name of Vantaa’s new book and culture bus is Mysse
A new book and culture bus, called Mysse, is now cruising around Vantaa.
Leaders of Finland's 10 largest cities commit to halting biodiversity loss
On 11 September, Tampere hosted the first Urban Nature Forum to combat nature loss. The leaders of Finland's 10 largest cities pledged to work together to enhance biodiversity through concrete and measurable actions and to set an example to other cities.
Ambassador of Ukraine Olga Dibrova visited Tikkurila's library today with the mayor of Vantaa, Pekka Timonen
Ambassador of Ukraine Olga Dibrova visited Tikkurila's library today with Mayor Pekka Timonen and Deputy Mayor Riikka Åstrand. The event celebrated the donation of Ukrainian books to the capital region's library network.
Sexual harassment of minors has become more common – cities in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area have produced a support package for those working with the youth
The results of the biennial School Health Survey show that sexual harassment of children and young people has become more common. This year, schools, educational institutions and youth centres in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area will address the phenomenon so that children and young people can learn
Support for the wellbeing of children and the youth
This website consists of various service providers’ links to services supporting the wellbeing of children and the young. Some of the services are targeted at children and the young, and some to their guardians.
Local Heritage Days to be arranged in Vantaa for the first time
Local Heritage Days to be arranged in Vantaa for the first time. One of the main events of Vantaa’s jubilee year is simultaneously the climax of the Finnish Local Heritage Federation's 75th jubilee year.
Children's Rights Week
The City of Vantaa participates in celebrating Children’s Rights Week on November 17–23, 2025. All the children have the right to connect with their community and society, and the right to be heard. . During the week, Vantaa arranges myriad programs and events, targeted at children, the young, and
European City Leaders Explored Vantaa’s Social Innovations
In June, Vantaa hosted the Eurocities network’s Social Affairs Forum annual meeting, where European city leaders and experts networked and exchanged best practices among participating countries.
International IB education to begin at Vantaa Vocational College Varia
The first IB CP study program in Southern Finland provides the young with facilities for internationality, higher education studies, as well as the practical competence to work as a welfare technology installer.