Author: Mikko Tuovinen

17.6.2025 - Meet the International Services Manager
Having seen the world and experienced various cultures, Riikka Hälikkä has returned to her home region as International Services Manager for the City of Mikkeli. Her role is to develop […]

3.6.2025 - Mikkeli’s summer begins at the Market Square on 7 June
Mikkeli’s summer season will be officially launched in style on Saturday 7 June with a family-friendly event at Hallitustori Market Square. Entry is free of charge. The event is organised […]

28.5.2025 - Mikkeli prepares for the arrival of NATO officers
The establishment of the NATO Multi-Corps Land Component Command to Mikkeli is drawing closer. The first officers will begin their work in Mikkeli this coming autumn. In the next few […]

13.5.2025 - A crisis centre drill to take place in Mikkeli on 17 May 2025
The City of Mikkeli, in cooperation with the South Savo Rescue and security services, will organise a preparedness exercise on 17 May 2025. The drill will test the establishment of […]

11.4.2025 - Mikkeli develops its digital customer service – AI bot Saimi available around the clock
The City of Mikkeli has launched a new AI-powered customer service bot named Saimi, which offers multilingual, round-the-clock support. The chatbot provides answers to frequently asked questions regarding Mikkeli’s municipal […]

26.3.2025 - Contactless payment available on local buses and Moppe service transport from April
Starting in April, you will be able to pay for your journey on Mikkeli’s local buses and Moppe service transport vehicles using a bank card or any other payment method […]

21.3.2025 - Silence takes over Mikkeli Art Museum – From horror to paradise
The new exhibition at the Mikkeli Art Museum centres around the theme of silence. Silence is often narrowly understood as the absence of speech or sound. However, silence can open […]

3.3.2025 - The City of Mikkeli celebrates its 187th anniversary
On 7 March, the City of Mikkeli turns 187 years old. The anniversary will be celebrated with a diverse programme. Please note that most events are in Finnish, but one […]

4.2.2025 - Market dialogue on Puhistamo
The City of Mikkeli invites stakeholders to a market dialogue to discuss the development of the decommissioned Kenkävero wastewater treatment plant area for tourism, leisure, and business purposes. The City […]

30.1.2025 - Mikkeli surveys the need for parking development
The City of Mikkeli is launching surveys to assess the current state and development needs of car parking, targeting residents, businesses, and property owners. The survey aims to establish key […]