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Tampere is a city in southern Finland. It is the most populous inland city in the Nordic countries and has a population of 234,441. The area is strong in mechanical engineering and automation, information and communication technologies, and health and biotechnology.

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City Lights: Pirkko Laitinen, Tampere

City Lights

We talk to Pirkko Laitinen, Smart City Marketing Specialist at the City of Tampere, about the importance of telling the smart city story effectively.

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Our editorial newsletter pulls together our latest news items into one email, direct to your inbox. We also feature our latest city interviews, Special Reports and Guest Opinions.