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Articles for Riihimäki residents
Riihimäki is a city of almost 30 inhabitants, which is full of stories and interesting people. In the Riksulainen section for you, we tell you about the people, places and things in Riihämäki - and of course also about the city's decision-making. New content is published on the site about twice a month.
Working in a rickshaw Better bike paths and cozy parks
City gardener Päivi Sundman and designer Janina Suppula are planning the renovation and development of the city's parks, green areas and streets.
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Better than before Define ready to join NATO's Diana network in Finland
In his latest blog post, Mayor Jouni Eho opens up about the Defense Innovation Network Finland (Define) network led by the city of Riihimäki.
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Volunteer work Leila Mustanoja-Syysmeri, 76: "It's refreshing to go on a road trip after a long time!"
When Leila Mustanoja-Syysmeri and Ekku Syysmeri go on a car trip with car driver Jari Peltola, they decide to drive first to their former home corner Hämeenaukio and then to the scenery of the glass factory.
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Working in a rickshaw Environmental health inspector Päivi Levänti supervises the consumer's interests
A big part of environmental health inspector Päivi Levänt's work is doing inspections in restaurants. He goes there unannounced, preferably in the middle of lunch preparations, when everyone is there.
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Working in a rickshaw It's good to be a teacher in a small town
"In a small town, you can easily go on trips with the students on foot, and education is available," say Anja Sankari and Jukka Eronen, who work as teachers at the Eteläinen school.
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Better than before Next Riihimäki! The surprising team of the urban field is built through actions
City manager Jouni Eho wanted to combine city strategy with concrete action and build a stronger connection in people's minds to our city. The final result is the Next Riihimäki development program.
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Rickshaw lovers Anja Akkanen participated in the adult women's curve queen contest
Anja Akkanen participated in the Kurvikuningatar Suomi beauty contest aimed at 40-60 year olds. At the core of the competition is body positivity and gentleness. In the filming, he took advantage of Riihimäki's distinctive landscapes.
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Working in a rickshaw Integration counselors help those who have moved to Riksuu with everyday matters
Integration instructor Anton Batura came to Riihimäki in the summer of 2022 with his mother and wife. In Ukraine, he worked as a translator. Juha Hiltunen hired him in February 2023 for his team to help the Ukrainians.
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Rickshaw lovers The houses and landscapes of Riihimäki inspired Veera Kannosto to make earrings
Veera Kannosto gets inspiration for making jewelry from, among other things, Tommi Toija's Eksynyt statue and Lempi festivals. For the Riihimäki Pride event, he designs a new ear model every year.
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Rickshaw lovers Riihimäki is a dream place for seniors, because all services are nearby
Seija, 77, and Matti, 82, Hellström moved from a detached house in Lope to a new apartment triangle in Peltokuja in Riihimäki. Meeting place Riksula serves as the couple's second living room.
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Rickshaw lovers The Chved family built their dream house in Riihimäki
The Chveds won an affordable lot of land at the auction and built a detached house in Riihimäki in the residential area of Metsäkorpi. The move from Helsinki to Riihimäki has brought the family financial flexibility and quality of life.
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