https://worldleaders.website/leader-city-helsinkiThe public schedule of Daniel Sazonov, Mayor of Helsinki, from linked sources via World Leaders Daily.enSun, 25 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000https://www.hel.fi/en/news/restrictions-at-city-hall-on-monday-26-october-due-to-event-arrangements44f1d9452c8a921632244c03Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Pohjoisesplanadi side of Helsinki City Hall will close early, at 2 pm, on Monday 26 October due to arrangements for an event in the building.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/karamzininranta-to-become-pleasant-extension-to-toolonlahdenpuisto-park52b0a53ee7bd35390b758ba3Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The redevelopment of Karamzininranta will begin in late June in the area between Töölönlahdenpuisto and Finlandia Hall. Work will begin at the northern end of the street, which will be developed into a park and square-like recreational area.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/charity-concert-in-aid-of-ukrainian-children-on-21-november5be0dd15d03df586d5888bd1Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Ukrainian National Presidential Orchestra and special guest star soprano Karita Mattila will perform the one-of-a-kind rock symphony ‘Louder Than Sirens’ at the Helsinki Music Centre (Musiikkitalo) on 21 November at 19.00. The proceeds from the concert will be used to build a secure shelter at a school in Ukraine. The concert is organised by the Ukrainian Embassy in collaboration with the City of Helsinki.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/track-the-progress-of-your-pregnancy-in-maisa93eae5048b974e6417307f7aFri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Helsinki, Vantaa and Kerava are introducing a new feature in Maisa for tracking the progress of pregnancy. The feature brings together all your antenatal appointments, tasks, surveys and guidance in a single view in Maisa.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/sami-stories-take-centre-stage-in-city-museum-and-caisa-exhibitions0fba4fd54f7a533becd91e0fThu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The art and lived experiences of Helsinki’s Sámi community are at the heart of new exhibitions at Helsinki City Museum and Cultural Centre Caisa. Together, they form part of the City of Helsinki’s programme to bring Sámi voices and perspectives to the fore.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/new-dog-park-opened-in-koskela8a7cec3bf18cb3a8614df354Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Pikkukoski dog park has two enclosures, both of which are equipped with shelters.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/helsinki-to-host-2030-european-athletics-championshipsf4cf6dc9fbb0142c96f99037Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Finland has won its bid to host the 2030 European Athletics Championships at Helsinki Olympic Stadium. The decision to award the hosting rights was taken on 22 October by the Executive Board of the European Athletics (EA) Council in Lausanne.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/helsinki-is-looking-for-traditional-christmas-trees-for-senate-square-and-hakaniemi-market-hall13e1d0d5a7619ea5a1294264Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Residents of the Helsinki metropolitan area and surrounding municipalities can offer large, healthy Norway spruce trees growing on their own plots of land. The City will arrange for the tree to be felled and collected.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/new-indoor-skatepark-and-recreation-hall-in-malmi878d1c2472cf414300b8e151Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. A new and longed-for venue for skateboarding, scootering, BMX biking and other urban street sports will be opened in Helsinki, as a temporary indoor skatepark and recreation hall is opened in the Malmi ice hall, which is not used for its original purpose for the moment. The aim is to open the skatepark facilities partially around the turn of the year and in full in early 2027.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/volunteer-raking-event-at-kaivopuisto-park-to-take-place-for-the-last-time-on-1-novemberadc0a5129494bec3d48a5c56Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The traditional event will be held for the last time as leaf removal methods have advanced and some leaves are left on the groundhttps://www.hel.fi/en/news/report-on-the-impact-of-demolishing-the-vanhankaupunginkoski-dam-completedc3dfad3073698a27f76e7165Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The City of Helsinki has reviewed the impacts of demolishing and preserving the Vanhankaupunginkoski dam and has commissioned a comparison of the various options. Several council initiatives concerning the demolition of the dam and the restoration of the eastern channel of the rapids have been submitted in recent years. The aim of developing the area is to improve fish passage at Vanhankaupunginkoski rapids.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/helsinki-aiming-for-a-significant-increase-in-the-number-of-charging-points-for-electric-carsa27b797d56b0f27d43fbed17Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. If implemented, the ‘Helsinki model’ would mean an increase of more than 50 per cent in the number of public charging points in 2027. The electrification of transport plays a key role in reducing emissions.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/helsinki-mayors-2027-budget-proposal-better-literacy-and-access-to-healthcare-1000-neighbourhood3c4639225e74f9151ddb3ae0Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Mayor of Helsinki Daniel Sazonov presented his budget proposal for 2027 at a 19 October press conference. As the second budget of the strategy period, it will continue implementation of the strategic priorities outlined in the 2025– 2029 Helsinki City Strategy: ‘A Helsinki we can be proud of’.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/the-helsinki-trainee-programme-opens-doors-for-future-experts781cb38ca926f67c56f4a729Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Helsinki Trainee programme is a six-month traineeship. During it, trainees not only get to know the City of Helsinki as an employer, but also carry out work in their own fields. This autumn, another 15 trainees began their traineeships in various roles.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/vegetation-to-be-cleared-from-diakoniapuisto-park-forest-stand-to-make-surveillance-easieref6927f3523afda624102b49Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Many people have felt unsafe in the area. Clearing vegetation that obstructs visibility helps to tackle public disturbances in the park more effectively.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/palvelutori-senior-service-events-brought-together-thousands-of-older-people-to-enjoy-servicesb79176648dc10808436afb3cFri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. More than 3,400 seniors took part in the Palvelutori senior service events held at Malmitalo and Vuotalo during the National Week of Older People. The events brought together many of the City’s services and organisations, leisure activity opportunities and wellbeing information all under one roof.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/influenza-and-covid-19-vaccinations-for-those-under-75-begin-at-health-stationscef4e42b3ca080fe2316cc30Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The vaccines are administered only at certain health stations and by appointment only. If you are aged 75 or over and have not yet had your vaccinations, you can still book an appointment. The influenza and COVID-19 vaccination weeks at health stations will continue until 20 November.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/we-are-testing-a-documentation-assistant-in-health-and-social-services54b48d544684fa9f04e22628Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The aim of the documentation assistant is to speed up the documentation process and free up the time of professionals so that they can focus on interacting with clients. A professional will ask for your consent to use the AI-based assistant during a meeting or appointment.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/kaisaniemi-park-renovation-to-be-completed-ahead-of-schedule7586499df3fabefef37746dcThu, 15 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The renovation of Kaisaniemi Park will be completed monday, 19 October, more than a year ahead of schedule. Residents will be able to enjoy new features such as a new playground and dog park.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/path-studies-gave-rasmus-stenius-smooth-route-to-university-of-applied-sciences4073e22821c35f4e180c250dWed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Students completing an initial vocational qualification can take modules from university of applied sciences degree programmes through what are known as ‘path studies’ or ‘väyläopinnot’ in Finnish. In Stadin AO, these are currently provided in Finnish and are particularly useful for students who want to continue studying in the same field.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/area-in-front-of-architecture-and-design-museum-helsinki-on-korkeavuorenkatu-to-be-renovated-into-ab76bedee280c429b7aa039e4Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. At the junction of Punanotkonkatu and Korkeavuorenkatu, the renovation work on water mains, sewers and gas pipes, as well as the laying of paving stones, will be completed on 14 October, at which point traffic arrangements at the junction will return to normal.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/punk-takes-over-villa-hakasalmi-50-years-of-buzz-on-the-streets-of-helsinkic0e65de67f03d907edf0fb25Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Punk arrived in Helsinki half a century ago, and this non-conforming subculture is still going strong today. A joint exhibition Helsinki City Museum and Punk Museum will explore the 50-year history of the punk scene in Helsinki, starting on 23 October.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/recruitment-fair-provided-young-people-with-connections-to-working-lifef6dac41b25e083dbdb1ceb23Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Helsinki Vocational College (Stadin AO) and Helsinki Employment Services organised a Meet & Greet recruitment fair for the first time as a collaboration. The event served as a gateway to working life for young people and brought together around 400 students and 15 employers.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/latest-news-on-the-makelankatu-renovation-projectff1632ffbde2b415e6ca98e5Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The extensive two-year renovation will include the renewal of the street’s municipal infrastructure and traffic arrangements between Hämeentie and Kumpulantie. This page compiles all news related to the site.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/applications-for-the-government-grant-for-food-aid-activities-for-2027-2028-have-opened5ea20f7f652c167b8bb86cf4Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. Applications for the government grant for food aid activities for 2027–2028 can be submitted between 13 October and 2 November 2026. Organisations and parishes organising food aid activities in Helsinki can apply for the grant from the City of Helsinki. The application deadline is 2 November at 16.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/mayor-sazonov-visits-japan-strengthens-cooperation-between-helsinki-and-tokyoae6b4674965d2d5b52a7c04cTue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Mayor of Helsinki Daniel Sazonov is visiting Tokyo this week. The visit aims to strengthen the cooperation between the cities of Helsinki and Tokyo and promote the internationalisation of Helsinki-based companies, attract investments, increase tourism and raise Helsinki’s profile in Japan. The visit coincides with the Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra's concert tour of Japan and South Korea, and the delegation includes several Helsinki-based companies and stakeholders.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/a-substantial-amount-of-recruitment-subsidy-for-young-people-available-in-the-helsinki-metropolitane716a2fb1d6829e3d213b209Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The availability of the recruitment subsidy for young people is still good in the Helsinki Metropolitan Area because employers have not taken advantage of the subsidy as much as expected. Employers should find out whether they can get the subsidy well in advance, as the subsidy model will end in summer 2027.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/checking-in-for-booked-appointments-expands-in-health-and-social-services-check-in-via-maisa-or-at-a139e3287048ef1c5f016e4efMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. You can check in for your booked appointments both in Maisa and at a self-service kiosk. The City’s health and social services have been gradually rolling out new self-service kiosks in spring 2026, and the roll-out will expand during the autumn.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/vaiva-service-voucher-to-increase-freedom-of-choice-and-speed-up-access-to-dental-care5d296d1d996b62349a0db43dMon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. In March 2026, Helsinki introduced the VAIVA oral health care service voucher for the treatment of semi-urgent conditions. The aim of the service voucher is to increase customers’ freedom of choice and to support continuity of treatment.https://www.hel.fi/en/news/digitukiteko-recognition-2026-for-omankielinen-digikaveri3bfa18f499996b60e45895f0Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Office publication (unknown); occurrence date: not established. The Omankielinen Digikaveri (digital support buddy in your own language) operating model, developed by the City of Helsinki’s digital support service, has been awarded the national Digitukiteko recognition in 2026. The award was presented at the digital support networking days held in Oulu on 7 October.