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Rovaniemi’s renewed brand strengthens the city’s position as an Arctic capital

Going forward, the Rovaniemi Group will communicate with a more harmonious brand. The brand renewal that started last autumn has now progressed to the completion of a brand book and a new visual identity. The key idea behind the new brand is that Rovaniemi is an Arctic capital for all senses.

Ulla-Kirsikka Vainio becomes new mayor of Rovaniemi

Ulla-Kirsikka Vainio, 47, has been appointed the new mayor of the City of Rovaniemi. She is scheduled to take over the office after the end of this summer. "As the new mayor of the City of Rovaniemi I hope to build up a good teamwork with the residents, the personnel, the city government, and the city council, because I think that is the only way to build a sustainable city and a vibrant environment to do business in,” says Vainio.

Rovaniemi receives European City of Sport 2020 award

The City of Rovaniemi has been awarded the title of European City of Sport 2020 by the ACES Europe. While a lot of development work has already been done in Rovaniemi in the field of sports and exercise, the city has its sights firmly set beyond the horizon. In fact, rather than resting on its laurels, this recognition will spur Rovaniemi on to achieve its goals regarding sports and wellbeing services.