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The Kaleva Games in Jyväskylä in the 100th anniversary of Harju in 2026

The federal council of the Finnish Athletics Federation (SUL) has granted the 2026 Athletics Championship, the Kaleva Games (Kalevan Kisat), to Jyväskylä. The City of Jyväskylä and the Jyväskylä Field Athletes (JKU) jointly applied for competitions for 2026, which is the 100th anniversary of Harju Stadium. Harju Stadium will be renovated and expanded by the time of the Kaleva Games.

Jyväskylä competed for the 2026 Kaleva Games with Oulu and Pori. SUL's federal council decided on awarding competitions to Jyväskylä.

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sports
Elmo Lakka juoksee Kalevan kisoissa 2018

EK Municipal ranking 2023: Jyväskylä's ranking among the top 10

According to the Municipal ranking study published by EK (Confederation of Finnish Industries), the Jyväskylä region still remains among the most business-friendly regions in Finland. In the comparison of 25 regions, Jyväskylä ranked 9th in the top 10 among large cities. Companies in the region evaluate the city's business policy and business climate more positively than the national average.

Municipal ranking, which is carried out every two years, measures the attractiveness of different regions of Finland in terms of busine

Kuntaranking 2023 tulokset. Image EK

Finding the right education for job seekers becomes easier

During the spring, Central Finland's employment agencies invite all unemployed jobseekers in the region to Kohti education events to learn about study options. During the spring, the operators organize three separate training events for different target groups. Lack of skills is often the cause of unemployment.

 

Kaksi henkilöä katsoo eteenpäin, toisella kamera kädessä ja toinen osoittaa sormella eteenpäin

Experience KeMu – The Museum of Central Finland in the eyes of an international student

I have been drawn to the nature in Jyväskylä as a student so much that my love for history and heritage studies was diminishing. The prepossessing summers in Jyväskylä bring with them a lot of activities: nature walking, photography, biking, traveling, studying, swimming, and attending concerts among others. The nature in Jyväskylä, at least to visitors and international students, could be overpowering that it is easy not to learn of how the city - its past, continuing and changing features of life – has come to be defined. 

Author: Felix Dade, University of Jyväskylä

KeMun sisäänkäynti ja lumiset portaat talvella. Image Keski-Suomen museo (KeMu)

The City of Jyväskylä will switch off the coloured lights of the Kuokkala and Ylistö bridges today at 19:00 to remind the public of the impact of the Russia's war of aggression on the lives of Ukrainians

The Embassy of Ukraine has approached Finnish cities with a request to show their support for Ukraine by turning off Christmas lights or other illuminated sites for one minute at 19.00. The global campaign is a reminder of the impact of Russia's war of aggression on the lives of Ukrainians. Due to Russian attacks on energy infrastructure, millions of people in Ukraine are currently without electricity.

In Jyväskylä, the coloured lights will be switched off from the Kuokkala and Ylistö bridges on 21 December 2022 at 19.00.

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ukraina
valo
Silta valaistuna iltahämärässä. Image Outi Kaakkuri

Secto Rally Finland brought over EUR 17 million to the Jyväskylä region

The Finnish round of the World Rally Championship, or Secto Rally Finland, returned this year to its full four-day glory after the difficult coronavirus period. A total of 230,000 spectators were recorded in Jyväskylä and Central Finland, the visitor record was broken in Harju, and the Finnish World Cup Rally left a jackpot of income behind for the Jyväskylä region and Central Finland.

In the general competition, there was no opportunity to celebrate a victory for Finland, but a great sports weekend was crowned by the second-place

Auto ajaa Harjulla Secto Rally Finland 2022. Image AKK Sports Oy

Green Kangas

Kangas area is next to Jyväskylä city center. Transformed from paper production industry, the last paper mill was closed in 2010 and the City of Jyväskylä has owned the property since then. The regeneration brings new life to the area.

Kangas aims to provide high quality housing.

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Jyväskylän Kangas
punatiilinen saunarakennus Kankaan alueella. Image Fu-Yu Deng

Burn only dry and clean wood

Fireplaces bring warmth to the home. When the wood is burnt correctly, emissions incurred by burning are reduced.

The cold season tempts you to light a fire in the hearth and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere created by the warmth of the wood stove.

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kestävä arki
ympäristö
pinnalla
ajassa
ympäristöterveys
Takka, jossa puut palavat. Image Timo Sillanpää

The correct placement of a detached house saves energy

Using natural light reduces electricity bills. This is why it pays off to place the living rooms of a new detached house facing south and west.

Are you planning to build a new detached house or to have one built?

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ajassa
pinnalla
rakennusvalvonta
kestävä arki
Keltaiseksi maalattu puutalo ja vehreitä puita. Image Anna-Maija Tuunanen

Finland’s Susijengi, the Lauri Markkanen homecoming, and amity across borders

For the first time in 34 years, Jyväskylä will host a men’s basketball national team game. Finland’s national team, Susijengi, faces Ukraine at LähiTapiola Areena on Thursday, August 18, as they gear up for EuroBasket 2022. This will also be the first national team game for Lauri Markkanen, the premier star of Finnish basketball, in his hometown.

The schedule of events for this hot week of Jyväskylä basketball includes:

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basketball
national team game
capital of sport
Susijengi
sports
event
Lauri Markkanen koripalloa heittämässä. Image Ville Vuorinen

Student's bucket list: have you already done these must-do things in Jyväskylä?

Which experiences are irreplaceable from the years in Jyväskylä as a student? What are the experiences you are going to remember in the rocking chair on a pension? We asked senior students to gather a ”bucket list” for a student in Jyväskylä.

1. Highlights of student life

The following moments will be replayed in memories with warm heart.

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study
studying
student
student city
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Iloiset haalariasuiset opiskelijat poseeraavat rivissä. Image Tero Takalo-Eskola

First impressions of Jyväskylä ー part two

First impressions of Jyväskylä - the series continues! We asked people who have recently moved to the city about their thoughts on their new neighbourhood. Be sure to also check out the first part of the series!

Events and activities for every

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studying
student
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lähikuva pyöränrenkaasta jäällä. Image Tero Takalo-Eskola

First impressions of Jyväskylä

They say that first impressions are important. There are all kinds of first impressions of Jyväskylä, some might be more rosy than others. What they all have in common, however, is that this is a good city for students.

City size: appropriate

When students in Jyväskylä are asked about their first impressions of Jyväskylä, many of them mention the size of

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student
student city
studying
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Harjun kenttä ilmasta kuvattuna ja taustalla Jyväskylä. Image Suomen ilmakuva Oy

How to find a job during your studies or after graduation?

It is well known that it is difficult to live on student grants alone. It can be useful to gain work experience during your studies, as it is difficult to find a job in Finland with an empty CV. We asked an expert and a recent graduate for tips on finding a job. 

"I don't think there are any magic tricks," starts the employment services of the city of Jyväskylä.

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student
studying
article
Nainen tietokoneella. Image Tero Takalo-Eskola

Internationally successful string quartet Meta4 the principal guest of Jyväskylä Sinfonia 2022-2024

The internationally successful Finnish string quartet Meta4 has been chosen as the principal guest conductor of the Jyväskylä symphony orchestra for two years from 2022 to 2024. Violinists Minna Pensola and Antti Tikkanen, viola player Atte Kilpeläinen and cellist Tomas Djupsjöbacka will take up their task in August 2022, They will be responsible for the planning of at least four sets of concerts and the artistic development of the orchestra.

At their symphony concerts, the artists of the Meta4 Quartet conduct the orchestra while playing.

Mustavalkoisessa kuvassa kolme miestä ja nainen seisovat tummissa vaatteissa ja katsovat kameraan. Image Tero Ahonen

Jyväskylä’s financial statements show a surplus of 16.4 million euro

The good fiscal situation makes it possible to carry out planned investments and thus support growth.

The recently completed financial statements for the City of Jyväskylä for the year 2020 show a significantly better financial picture than previous

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economy
financial statement
Mies nojailee Jyväskylä-kirjaimiin talvimaisemassa. Image Petteri Kivimäki

Jyväskylä City Library offers guidance on the use of E-materials by phone

Where can I see my loans? How can I borrow an E-book? How are E-audiobooks used? During the coronavirus pandemic, Jyväskylä City Library offers guidance on the use of E-materials by phone.

Jyväskylä City Library has set up a new telephone service to guide customers in their use of E-materials.  

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koronavirus
culture
Jyväskylä City Library
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Tabletin selailua kirjastossa. Image Hanna-Kaisa Hänninen

The city libraries close their doors temporarily

The city libraries are closed as a measure to prevent the spread of the corona virus. The closure lasts until 13.4.

The closure also includes self-service libraries, library busses and self-service returns.

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corona virus
Jyväskylä City Library
library
Jyväskylän pääkirjasto-kansalaisopistotalo. Image Jenna Oksanen

Two new self-service libraries launched in Jyväskylä, age restrictions lifted

Palokan ja Vaajakosken aluekirjastojen aukioloajat laajenevat merkittävästi maanantaista 3.2.2020 alkaen. Kirjastot ovat avoinna omatoimikirjastoina varsinaisten palveluaikojen ulkopuolella aamuisin, iltaisin, viikonloppuisin ja pyhinä. Myös omatoimikirjastoaikojen ikäraja on poistunut.

The libraries in Palokka and Vaajakoski will operate extended opening hours from Monday, 3 February 2020.

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kirjasto
omatoimikirjasto
Lukeva tyttö Palokan kirjastossa. Image Hanna-Kaisa Hämäläinen

Draft report on cultural investment presented to Jyväskylä City Council

The Heart of Jyväskylä project was presented to the Jyväskylä City Council on 3 February. The Heart of Jyväskylä project was set up to create a master plan for cultural investment in the city. The master plan will cover the potential development of a new music venue, as well as the significant refurbishment and new development that will be required across the city’s cultural infrastructure in the coming years. The first version of the draft report was presented to the city council by Heart of Jyväskylä project manager Janne Viitamies. A final report on the investment required is due to be published in March 2020.

The document will set out a number of alternative scenarios for re-thinking the way the city’s cultural services are run and proposes an action pla

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kaupunginvaltuusto
Jyväskylän kaupungin markkinointilogossa on teksti Jyväskylä ja logo. Image Jyväskylän kaupunki