Author: Mikko Tuovinen

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 […]

On the shores of Lake Saimaa, only 230 kilometres from Helsinki, adjacent to Mikkeli city centre, a new hub of experiences and tourism called Puhistamo is emerging. The name refers […]

21.1.2025 - The Naisvuori Swimming Hall reopens on Tuesday, 21 January
The Naisvuori Swimming Hall will be reopened to the public. The swimming hall will open on Tuesday, 21 January, at 2:15 pm. It had been closed due to a technical […]

20.1.2025 - The Naisvuori Swimming Hall is temporarily closed due to a technical fault
A transformer related to the circulation of pool water has broken down. The pool water will be usable again once the spare part is installed. For now, the swimming hall […]

20.1.2025 - Mikkeli conducting study on international education pathway
The City of Mikkeli is conducting a study on the feasibility of establishing an international education pathway. The study is being carried out by KPMG in collaboration with the city. […]