Pleasant homes in Vantaa

Vantaa’s new Mayor Ritva Viljanen moved to Vantaa 36 years ago and lives now in Rajakylä. She enjoys the many faces of Vantaa, its interesting culture and nature, which is always close by. Walking around, she is drawn by buildings and their architecture and sees interesting stories around her. “Vantaa’s centers have their own characters, […]

If you are entitled to social assistance provided by Kela, it’s good to know that tax returns count as income. This year, tax returns are paid on December 11th, so they may affect December’s social assistance. For a single individual, the portion of his or her tax return that exceeds 50 euros will affect social […]

Residents know their house the best. The law gives them a possibility to improve their own living arrangement and environment through co-management. Co-management gives tenants a possibility to have in impact on their own housing, with the aim of increasing well-being and improving the maintenance of rental houses. Taking part in co-management activities is in […]

Biodegradable plastic bags, paper bags, and biowaste bags made from newspaper often get soggy and leak fluids that build up at the bottom of the container.  The problem can be solved with egg cartons – they can absorb a lot of moisture. Rip an egg carton into pieces and place them at the bottom of […]