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The Turku resident satisfaction survey was conducted in late 2025. The target group consisted of residents in the five residential areas, with approximately 450 respondents.
The applicant organizations have collaborated for a long time to bring the European continental competition to Turku. The application process has now progressed to the submission of an official bid.
This new direct route joins those already opened in 2025: Turku-Copenhagen and Turku-Bucharest. The new routes improve both the accessibility and visibility of the region, creating favorable conditions for sustainable growth in both business and leisure travel.
When Minna Arve walks into meetings now, shes no longer Turkus mayor. Her new role is quieter but as important: CEO of Business Turku, the regions business development company.
The matter is also timely from the perspective of changing EU funding priorities. In the future, a growing share of EU funding will be directed toward cross-border projects that link European capitals and enhance Europes overall competitiveness.