The arrival of Skipper rowing boats on the shores of Helsinki for the summer is one example of the implementation of the maritime strategy of the city. The expansion of the maritime domain of the people of Helsinki supports the mobility and refreshment of the residents, as well as the success of maritime entrepreneurs.

The land use and planning review for 2022 contains information on current land use planning projects as well as other plans related to Helsinki's urban environment.

Summer at the Market Square of the Helsinki suburb of Malmi will be green and full of activity. Based on last summer’s feedback on the previous oasis trial, activities in the square will be extended to three separate areas on the square. The oases serve as a model for the future renovation of the square and a starting point for Helsinki’s placemaking activities.

Health stations are open on Thursday 23 June 8.00–16.00. Health stations are closed during Midsummer (24–26 June). Patients in need of urgent care are treated by the Emergency Services.

Helsinki is offering grants to organisations that support and assist people who have fled from Ukraine due to the war. Organisations and foundations perform valuable work and cooperate with the City to support the wellbeing and integration of people who have come to Helsinki from Ukraine.

Helsinki is full of events this summer: festivals, gigs, concerts, exhibitions, sports and many other kinds of events for people of all ages and tastes.

The government proposal on legislation concerning the reform of public employment and busi-ness ser-vices (TE services) has been circulated in municipalities for commenting. In the reform, the or-ganisation of the TE services will be transferred from the central government to the local governments. The mayors of the 21 largest cities in Finland (C21) find that the reform’s objectives are good, but also that the short-comings in the implementation can be remedied before the government proposal moves to the Parliament.

The British lifestyle magazine Monocle has once again ranked the cities of the world in its Quality of Life Survey. This year, Helsinki placed fourth. Helsinki’s best ranking of all time in the Monocle survey is the first position in 2011.