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…
Flag at half-mast for the funeral of King Harald V of Norway on 9 September 2026
The City of Jakobstad will participate in the mourning flagging on the occasion of the funeral of King Harald V of Norway. After the funeral ceremony, at 4 p.m., the flag will be raised to full mast.
Collection points and street lighting receive high ratings in technical services survey
The City of Jakobstad participates annually in a public opinion survey on technical services conducted by FCG Finnish Consulting Group. In the 2026 survey, the highest ratings in Jakobstad were given to glass and paper collection points and street lighting.…
Did you know that nearly all of Skata is a shared street area?
Many children and young people walk and cycle in the Skata area every day. The City would like to remind motorists of the traffic rules that apply in a shared street area so that the area remains safe for everyone.…