Current and events
Vaccinations are effective in protecting against serious illness. See the groups eligible for free vaccinations.
Helsinki will become the scene of wonderful food events in 2024.
Littering costs millions of euros to Helsinki every year. It is also a threat to the environment, causes health hazards and makes our city less attractive.
The City Board has approved the vision for environmental protection. The targets have been set for reducing our carbon footprint and stopping the loss of wildlife, among others.
Up-to-date information about the progress of the work
The joint channel of Helsinki Employment Services and Ohjaamo can be found on Jodel under the name Helsingintyöllisyyspalvelut. The channel can be used to ask anonymous questions about matters related to job-seeking and unemployment.
Framework for the future of Helsinki
The Helsinki City Strategy 2021–2025: A Place of Growth sets out guidelines for the city’s future.
The implementation of the City Strategy and budgeting is monitored with qualitative and numerical indicators throughout the year.
As the capital of the happiest country in the world, Helsinki is a pioneer of sustainable urban development among its European peers.
Helsinki wishes to be a city that proactively anticipates service needs in line with people’s different circumstances. Digitalisation makes this possible.
We feel it is important to create opportunities for Helsinki residents to be hopeful, feel safe, have a sense of agency, and build a great future.
Voice your opinion on current urban planning and give feedback. Influence what the city budget is used for and get involved in the development of services.
Everything you need to know about organising an event in Helsinki. The event calendar on the tapahtumat.hel.fi website lists all of the City of Helsinki-hosted events.
Large infrastructure projects being carried out all over the city.
Helsinki aims to be carbon neutral by 2030 and is taking measures to adapt to the changing climate.