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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.
Welfare and health 10 saunas and nine other facts about Riihimäki swimming hall
The Riihimäki swimming pool hides surprising figures and stories. Did you know that the pool attracts over 800 swimmers on its busiest days? Or that after the renovation, the swimming pool consumes over a third less energy?
Read the article 10 saunas and nine other facts about Riihimäki Swimming Hall.
Better than before There is now momentum in the city of Riihimäki
The word momentum refers to the strength and continuity of a movement. Read Mayor Jouni Eho's latest blog to find out why Riihimäki has momentum right now.
Read the article There is now momentum in the city of Riihimäki.
Riksuun rakastuneet Four reasons why Riihimäki is Finland's leading glass city
Riihimäki is a city where glass is not just a material, but a part of identity, history and future. In Riihimäki, glass is visible in the cityscape, lives in museums and is created in the hands of craftsmen.
Read the article Four reasons why Riihimäki is Finland's leading glass city.
Riksuun rakastuneet Ari Laurila always speaks well of Riihimäki – even as a joke to his colleagues
After moving to Riihimäki, Ari Laurila found himself often telling his colleagues in Vantaa about Riihimäki. It almost became a joke in the work community.
Read the article Ari Laurila always speaks well of Riihimäki – even as a joke to his colleagues.
Riksuun rakastuneet Riihimäki is investing in barrier-free mobility
Markku Hirvelä is grateful that the inclined curb from the parking lot to Hämeenaukio is pleasant for wheelchair users. In the future, in addition to Hämeenaukio, other areas will also be converted from street to street to a special level of accessibility
Read the article Riihimäki is investing in barrier-free mobility.
Better than before At Riihimäki, the challenges and opportunities of internationalization are discussed constructively
In the autumn, discussions began in Riihimäki about the different dimensions of internationality as the basis for the international Riihimäki action program. The discussion in the city council was conducted in a forward-looking and constructive spirit.
Read the article Riihimäki is discussing constructively the challenges and opportunities of internationalization.
Riksuun rakastuneet The R symbol inspires knitters
Satu Suominen and Leena Salonen from Riihimäki are keen knitters. Both have woven the city's R symbol into the embroidered socks.
Read the article The R-symbol inspires knitters.
Better than before Could less be more?
In his blog, Mayor Jouni Eho reflects on how recent headlines about, among other things, the housing fair and the Eastern School have affected the image of Riihimäki.
Read the article Could less be more?
Working in a rickshaw Riihimäki's new vitality director Anna-Riitta Kujala: "People make the city vibrant"
Anna-Riitta Kujala, 42, who started as director of vitality in August, sees that the center of vitality is people, i.e. residents, entrepreneurs, tourists and those who work in the city.
Read the article Anna-Riitta Kujala, Riihimäki's new vitality director: "People make the city vibrant".
Working in a rickshaw The new principal trio is ready for the school year: "We cooperate a lot and support each other"
All three middle schools in Riihimäki will have a new principal in the fall. They introduce themselves in this story.
Read the article The new trio of principals is ready for the school year: “We collaborate a lot and support each other.”
Working in a rickshaw "Robotics is a modern craft that no one can do without"
Esa Santakallio, who will retire in the fall, is the father of robotics in Riihimäki. Thanks to him, Riihimäki is the capital of robotics in Finland.
Read the article "Robotics is a modern craft that no one can do without".
Better than before Riihimäki's profile as an international innovation and technology center is on the rise
The mayor says in his blog that investing in the defense ecosystem is now starting to produce concrete results in the form of business investments.
Read the article Riihimäki's profile as an international innovation and technology hub is on the rise.
Working in a rickshaw Add vitality and new residents to Riihimäki
According to Teemu Seppälä, Riihimäki's new director of technology and innovation, Riihimäki is an attractive city for companies, with incredible opportunities and strong expertise.
Read the article Add vitality and new residents to Riihimäki.
Riksuun rakastuneet I found the love of my life in a bar in Riihmäkelä
Anne Sario from Helsinki came to her friend's Riihimäki for the opening of the summer season, which has become a tradition, met a local man, got to know each other and fell in love. Now he has lived in Riksu for almost 17 years.
Read the article I found the love of my life in a bar in Riihimäki.
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.
Read the article Better bike paths and cozy parks.