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Stops of the Linkki transport service in the city centre will be moved on August 10, 2022 from the Vapaudenkatu street to the Asemakatu street

09.08.2022
The long-anticipated parking house construction project close to the Jyväskylä local transport hub is underway. Due to construction work, the bus stops of the local Linkki transport service in the city centre on the Vapaudenkatu street will be out of use as of August 10, 2022.

The Keskusta 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 stops will be temporarily moved to the Asemakatu street for the entire duration of the construction project un

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public transport
Linkki-VIP
bus stop
linkki
Ilmakuva Asema-aukiosta, jonka reunalla Asemakadun varressa on paikallisliikenteen busseja.

City of Jyväskylä coronavirus recommendations extended until 17 January 2021

18.12.2020
On 17 December The Regional State Administrative Agency for Western and Inland Finland issued an order that the number of participants in public events should be limited to 10 people as of 22 December. The order is valid until 17 January 2021. The order has an impact on the City of Jyväskylä's operations.

The performances of the Jyväskylä City Theatre and Jyväskylä Sinfonia are cancelled until 17 January 2021.

Kaksi naista maskit kasvoillaan ostoskeskuksessa. Image Sami Lamminaho

The City of Jyväskylä continues to tackle coronavirus testing backlog and recommends that people wear face masks on public transport and at mass gatherings

14.08.2020
The government and the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) have recently issued new recommendations on face mask use. Under the new rules, face masks are to be worn on public transport and while attending a coronavirus testing facility. THL has ruled that face masks are not suitable for children, and the guidance on face coverings applies to people aged 15 and over. The City of Jyväskylä additionally recommends that people wear face masks while attending large gatherings involving people who have travelled there from a number of different areas and if social distancing cannot be observed.

City of Jyväskylä continues to tackle coronavirus testing backlog

Jyväskylä’s coronavirus testing service has been overwhelmed with demand,

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face mask
Lapsi saippuoi käsiään. A child is washing hands. Image Pirjo Ala-Hynnilä

Jyväskylä will send information on the coronavirus to those who have recently moved to the city

21.04.2020
Jyväskylä has been providing information on the coronavirus, on how to protect oneself from the virus, on what to do if one is quarantined or suspects he or she has caught the virus in various languages. The City will now make a special effort to approach those who have moved to the city recently and tell them about the virus.

Those who have recently moved to Jyväskylä will receive a text message and a letter from the City, both written in their own languages. 

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korona
koronavirus
Henkilön kädessä puhelin, jonka näytöllä Oma Terveysasema -numero. Image Pirjo Ala-Hynnilä

European Elections 2019

24.04.2019
In Finland the elections to the European Parliament (European Elections) will be held on Sunday 26 May 2019. In the European Elections you can vote either on election day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. or in advance during the advance voting period.


Voting in advance

The advance voting is taken place between 15.-21. May 2019.

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European elections
polling stations
voting
Jyväsjärvi sinisessä maisemassa. Image Jaana Ruponen

National Bike Week 4–12 May 2019

10.04.2019
National Cycling Week will be bringing an exciting programme of free public events for cyclists of all ages at the beginning of May. More than 50 events will be taking place across the week.

National Cycling Week is organized in Jyväskylä for the 17th time.

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cycling
bike
outdoor
Pyöräilyviikon tapahtuma keskustassa 2018. Kuva Touho Häkkinen. Image Touho Häkkinen

Apply to children and young people’s basic art education by 15 May 2019

10.04.2019
The basic art education curriculum, offered to all children and young people under the age of 18, covers architecture, fine art, music, drama and word art. Tuition is provided at sites across Jyväskylä, the exact location depends on the subject being taught and the attendees’ age.

The basic art education curriculum, offered to all children and young people under the age of 18, covers architecture, fine art, music, drama and w

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basic education
children
youth
art
Lapset taiteen perusopetuksessa. Image Ilpo Vuorela

Services for immigrants

Integration of immigrants is taken care of by state, municipalities, educational institutions, churches and associations. According to the Finnish law municipalities coordinate migrant intregration work at the local level. An integration programme (kotouttamisohjelma) has been drawn up  in Jyväskylä.

immigrant
intregration
Erilaiset kädet yhdessä. Image Hanna-Kaisa Hämäläinen