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News
9.5.2025
Memes, music and nature close by – Enjoy the Uusimaa Day with us on 15 May
On this Day, we invite you for the second time to enjoy culture, meetings and local nature together. Pick out your favourite among the event ideas and take part at the concert in Vantaa, where Juha Tapio is the main artist. You can also watch the streaming on this particular Thursday, 15 May.
Blog
30.4.2025
Tariffs and Innovation: How Should We Respond to Rising Protectionism?
Lately, every time I scroll through the headlines, it feels like the world is becoming noisier, tenser, and harder to navigate. Under President Trump's second term, the return of aggressive tariff strategies has created an even less predictable environment for international collaboration. Senior Adviser Christine Chang explores how regions like Helsinki-Uusimaa can respond strategically to rising protectionism to strengthen our global competitiveness.
Articles
22.4.2025
Our new Administrative Director Liisa Isokangas: “A good work community is the strength of the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council”
Ms Liisa Isokangas started to work as the Administrative Director at the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council at the beginning of March 2025. She has been enthusiastic about her new post.
News
22.4.2025
Helsinki-Uusimaa stresses the importance of innovation in EU’s Vision for Agriculture and Food
In February, the European Commission published its Vision for Agriculture and Food. The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council wants to actively participate in the discussion on the guiding principles of the EU's future agricultural and food policy. In cooperation with the Helsinki EU Office and stakeholders, the Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council has prepared a position paper that brings together our Region’s views on the Commission's vision.
News
15.4.2025
Juha Tapio stars at the main celebration of Uusimaa Day in Vantaa
The free, age-free concert of Vantaa Day on May 15th is also the main celebration of Uusimaa Day this year.
Blog
28.3.2025
From Regional Innovation to Circular Diplomacy: why Europe’s Circular Future Depends on its Regions and Cities
The circular economy isn’t just a technical fix or environmental upgrade. It’s a strategic pathway to resilience, competitiveness, and sovereignty. And it is often regions and cities, working in collaboration with businesses, academia, and civil society, that are best positioned to facilitate this transition. Senior Adviser Christine Chang examies the role of regions and cities in the circular diplomacy.
Helsinki-Uusimaa Region in Figures
26
municipalities
1.8
million inhabitants
58%
of those speaking another language in Finland live in Helsinki-Uusimaa
39%
of the Finnish GDP
50%
of R&D expenses in Finland
62%
of the land are is forest