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Vantaa residents are getting new cultural premises - Jumbo library's opening will be celebrated on October 15-18
NewsThe newest library in Vantaa will be opened in Jumbo Shopping Center on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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The Vantaa light rail worksite expands to the Silvastintie intersection
NewsConstruction of the Vantaa light rail began on Osuustie in the spring. So far, the worksite on Osuustie has been located between Virkatie and Antaksentie. According to current plans, it will expand to the Silvastintie intersection during the week starting 5 October.
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Children’s culture across Vantaa – explore the fall 2026 program for children and the young
NewsDiscover the cultural offerings for children and the young this fall and sign up for events. Many of the events are free of charge.
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Vantaa becomes the first municipality in Finland to introduce the internationally recognised IB programme to early childhood education
NewsThe Y.E.S. Daycare Centre in Pakkala will begin piloting the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme in English in autumn 2026.
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Pedestrian and cycling routes on Aviabulevardi will change
NewsThe pedestrian and cycling route on Aviabulevardi will be closed during the week starting 22 June. An alternative route is available via Turbiinitie. Aviabulevardi was closed to vehicle traffic in May.
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The liveliest family day of the summer takes over Backas on July 1 – Free music, dance, and carnival fun
NewsThe Backaksen Kesäkeikat (“Backas Summer Gigs”) stage will be filled with children’s joy and carnival atmosphere on Tuesday, July 1, from 10:00 to 12:00, as a free-of-charge festival day for the entire family takes over the area. The day will feature energetic program, music, dance, and activities
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Forests are more than individual trees - Vantaa Light Rail compensates for the harm caused by construction to nature
NewsWe use an app to track the number of individual street trees that have been cut along the light rail route. This ensures that an equivalent number of new trees can be planted as close as possible to the original locations.
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The Vantaa light rail airport terminus proposal for the City Executive Board has been completed
NewsThe proposal for the terminus in the airport's core area, created by the Vantaa light rail alliance in cooperation with Finavia, has been completed. The proposed terminus is located on Terminaalitie. The Vantaa City Executive Board will address the proposal on June 8, 2026.