The Town Executive Board Approved Jakobstad’s First Equality and Non-Discrimination Plan
The Town Executive Board has approved the Town of Jakobstad Equality and Non-Discrimination Plan 2026–2030, which will serve as a guiding document for how the principles of equality and non-discrimination will be integrated into all municipal operations over the coming…
Daycare year begins with a focus on physical activity
Physical activity has been chosen as the theme for this school year in daycare. By developing activities in a more active direction, daycare centres, together with families, want to lay the foundation for healthy lifestyle habits from an early age.…
Strengberg area in students’ daily use
Etelänummi School has brought new life to the Strengberg area, along with changes to traffic arrangements. Safety in the area has been improved by lowering speed limits and installing speed bumps, among other measures. The drop-off and pick-up point for…
Jakobstad’s Cultural Pearl Named REGIOSTARS Finalist
In 2024, Jakobstad was selected as one of the Baltic Sea Region’s BSR Cultural Pearls. Now, the same project has been chosen as a finalist in the European Commission’s REGIOSTARS Awards 2026, and the public can vote for it to…
The City of Jakobstad sells two recreational properties via online auction
A new opportunity is now available to acquire a recreational property in the scenic Prästasgrundet area of Jakobstad. The City of Jakobstad is selling two recreational properties through an open bidding process on the Huutokaupat.com auction platform. The bidding period…
Question of the Week: Youth Gala
In 2026 the youth council in Jakobstad is celebrating its 20-year anniversary. To celebrate this, we have decided to organise a gala to highlight actors in the town who work in various ways for the benefit of young people. The…
Recipients of Grants from Jakobstad’s 350th Anniversary Fund
The City Board has decided on the allocation of grants from the 350th Anniversary Fund. A total of 3 468 € will be awarded to Pietarsaaren Näyttämö and FC United. The anniversary fund was established in 2002 to support private…
City Council Meeting, 14 September 2026
The City Council of Jakobstad will meet today, 14 September 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will be broadcast live on JTVP’s TV channel 941 and via YouTube. The meeting agenda is available on the city’s website.
Autumn instrument kick-off at Wava – come and try orchestral instruments!
Did you miss the registration for music studies during the busy spring season? No worries, there’s still time to join! Wava Institute invites you to try out orchestral instruments under the guidance of our teachers in the Schauman Hall. You…
Finland vs England U17 Girls at Project Liv Arena
On Thursday, 10 September at 5:30 PM, Jakobstad and Project Liv Arena will welcome two strong U17 national teams when Finland and England meet in an international U17 friendly match. Welcome to Jakobstad for an exciting evening of top-level international…