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4.12.2025Tonttulakki Day will once again be celebrated on Linkki public transport in the Jyväskylä region on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
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10.12.2025During its meeting on December 2, the Jyväskylä Youth Council decided to explore the possibilities of group exchanges with Erasmus+ funding, approved the guidelines and rules for applying for project funding for 2026, and selected the Youth Council Member of the Month.Image
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10.12.2025The seventeenth Martti Ahtisaari Lecture in Jyväskylä will feature Henna Virkkunen, Vice-President of the European Commission, as the keynote speaker. Virkkunen will deliver her address titled "Technological Self-Reliance, Security and Democracy in Europe" on Thursday, 29 January 2026, at 16.00 in the the main building of the University of Jyväskylä.Image
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9.12.2025The Christmas holiday season brings changes to the opening hours and activities of Jyväskylä's youth services. Outreach youth work will be available on weekdays during the Christmas season, and youth centers will be open until December 17. There will be exceptions to the opening hours of the Nuorten talo walk-in service and Ohjaamo Jyväskylä during the Christmas season.Image
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4.12.2025Tonttulakki Day will once again be celebrated on Linkki public transport in the Jyväskylä region on Saturday, December 13, 2025.Image
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4.12.2025Independence Day is a public holiday. On Saturday, December 6, Linkki public transport will run according to the Sunday timetables.Image
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2.12.2025Alva is launching a district heating construction project on Rautpohjankatu in Jyväskylä, related to the construction of the Hippos area. The aim of the project is to renovate the district heating line and expand its capacity to support the future development of the area. Preparations will begin on Rautpohjankatu on Monday, December 1, 2025. The district heating construction site is expected to be completed after the turn of the year in week 2.Image
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1.12.2025Have you ever considered becoming self-employed as an entrepreneur? Entrepreneurship can open up new opportunities, give you the freedom to utilize your skills, and help you build your future in your own way. However, you don't have to jump into entrepreneurship all at once; you can also get started with small steps.Image
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25.11.2025The two-year Väkivallaton nuoruus - nuorten katuväkivallan ehkäisyhanke ("Non-violent youth - youth street violence prevention project") will be implemented in Jyväskylä between September 1, 2025, and August 31, 2027. The project will develop a youth work team in Jyväskylä that will increase youth work on the streets and in residential areas.Image
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24.11.2025Jyväskylä will be presenting its higher education options at the Studia Fair in Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre on Tue 25 Nov and Wed 26 Nov at the joint stand of the University of Jyväskylä and Jyväskylä University of Applied Sciences, 5f59.Image
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24.11.2025The City of Jyväskylä supports employers in hiring employees with a new type of recruitment subsidy. The amount of recruitment subsidy is predictable for employers, and the application process has been made as simple as possible. Subsidy can be applied for in 2026 for employment relationships that begin with the hiring of an unemployed job seeker.Image
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18.11.2025The Tourujoki restoration project is a resource-wise initiative that combines nature-based solutions, optimized material use, and accurate emission monitoring. By utilizing recycled materials, reducing environmental load, and supporting rich aquatic biodiversity, the project sets a benchmark for sustainable river restoration.Image
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18.11.2025National Children's Rights Week will be celebrated from November 17 to 23, 2025. In line with the theme for 2025, children have the right to belong and connect with their community and society, as well as the right to be seen and heard. Children's Rights Week will be celebrated in Jyväskylä in daycare centers, schools, youth centers, workplaces, and other venues.Image
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