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Residents, housing companies, businesses and others alike should keep their know-how up-to-date in preparation for exceptional situations.

Vaccinations are effective in protecting against serious illness. See the groups eligible for free vaccinations.

The City of Helsinki offers employers financial support for hiring new employees and support in matters related to the recruitment and training of jobseekers.

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

You will find information on the program of the anniversary year and on the history of the City Council. We update the page during 2025.

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.