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Vantaaʼs population exceeds 250 000
NewsIn August 2024, Vantaaʼs population exceeded a quarter of a million. Young people in particular are moving to the city, both from within and outside Finland.
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Share your opinion on the substance abuse situation in your neighborhood
NewsThe substance survey aims to gather Vantaa residents’ views on the substance use situation in their neighborhood. Up-to-date information is used to target actions to promote well-being and health in Vantaa.
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Applying for operating grants for health and welfare promotion and local civic activity in October
NewsThis year, applying for grants takes place already in October. Grants are awarded for associations’ basic activities.
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Introducing Vantaa to Embassies in Finland
NewsOn September 20, 2024, for the first time, Vantaa organized a “Getting to Know Vantaa” introduction event for the embassies located in Finland. The event gathered together Ambassadors and other representatives of embassies from more than 40 missions.
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Learning first aid skills and getting to know new people at the Helpers’ club
NewsHelpers’ club is a group aimed at both Finns and young adults with an immigrant background, where they learn the Finnish language and first aid skills together.
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1877 Vantaa high school students will take part in the autumn matriculation exams - read 5 facts about the matriculation exams
NewsAltogether 1 877 students at Vantaa high schools have enrolled in the fall matriculation examination. The examns will begin on Monday, September 16,
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The name of Vantaa’s new book and culture bus is Mysse
NewsA new book and culture bus, called Mysse, is now cruising around Vantaa.
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Leaders of Finland's 10 largest cities commit to halting biodiversity loss
NewsOn 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.