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What is the best thing about Tampere?

This was the question we asked of four very different people living in the Tampere region. See if you can spot the similarities in their views as they offer their opinions on the region and its opportunities.

VISIT

"A fascinating city of contradictions - anything goes and everything is acceptable here. The city is a divine chaos of incompatible clashing elements that inspire each other."

- Touko Hujanen and Jantso Jokelin, Atatürk Band

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INVEST

"In the Tampere region we have competence and the ability to work together and grow globally, all of which bring added value to investments."

- Jyrki Liljeroos, President of Santen Oy and Santen Europe

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LIVE

"This is a fantastic place to live. People are friendly, the medical care is very good, public transportation is reliable and punctual, and there's so much to do in my free time."

- Yu Anttonen, Project Secretary

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INNOVATE

"Tampere is a city that has replaced heavy industry with heavy thinking and heavy rock. To me that's an ideal combination."

- Howy Jacobs, Professor of Molecular Biology at the University of Tampere

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