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During Vantaa’s 50th Trade and Commerce Day, we approached the future bravely: renewal generates growth
NewsThis year, Vantaa’s Trade and Commerce Day was organized for the 50th time. The theme of the 2026 anniversary was “Bold renewal – growth in transformative times”.
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Budget 2027: Vantaa’s finances strengthen, but the path to balance still requires further measures
NewsVantaa Mayor Pekka Timonen has published his budget proposal for the year 2027. It is the first budget to implement the city’s new Tulevaisuus asuu Vantaalla (“The Future Lives in Vantaa”) strategy. The fiscal year result is expected to improve compared with recent years, but the deficit is still
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City Executive Board reviewed amendments to the local detailed plans for Veromies, Varisto, and Martinlaakso
ReleaseIn its meeting on October 19, Vantaa city executive board reviewed amendments to the local detailed plans for Keimola, Kivistö, and Petikko.
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Removal of the temporary fencing at Länsimäki Dog Park to begin on Monday, 2 November 2026 – temporary closure
NewsThe removal of the temporary fencing at Länsimäki Dog Park will begin on Monday, 2 November 2026. In addition to the removal work, construction work related to the restoration of the area will be carried out at the dog park until Wednesday, 4 November 2026.
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Elmo swimming hall to be the largest in Vantaa – new wood construction in Asola
ArticleThe Elmo swimming hall will be the largest and most versatile swimming hall in Vantaa. The hall will serve an estimated 300,000–350,000 visitors per year and set an example in energy efficiency.
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Vantaa Light Rail construction work soon underway for a year – what we have achieved
NewsThe Vantaa Light Rail alliances started work in October 2024. In honour of the second anniversary of the alliance agreements, we look back at what we have achieved over the past two years.
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Want to learn a new language? Make your voluntary A2 language selection through Wilma from January 7th to January 22nd, 2027!
NewsVoluntary A2 language learning starts in 4th grade in Vantaa.
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City Executive Board approved the outcome of co-operation negotiations as the basis for further preparation of the budget
ReleaseThe City Executive Board of Vantaa approved the outcome of the co-operation negotiations in its meeting on October 19, 2026, as the basis for the continued preparation of the 2027 budget. The negotiation outcome was approved with an amendment proposed by the mayor concerning the use of temporary