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        I would like information on Helsingfors Central Tryckeri Och Bokbindderi Aktiebolag.
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        I would like information on Helsingfors Central Tryckeri Och Bokbindderi Aktiebolag.
        Helsingfors centraltryckeri och bokbinderi Ab (in Swedish), or Helsingin Keskuskirjapaino ja kirjansitomo Oy (in Finnish), was founded in 1889. In English the name translates roughly as the Helsinki Central Printing House and Bookbinder. In the beginning it also went by the finnish name Helsingin sentraalikirjapaino ja kirjansitomo osakeyhtiö. The printing house was responsible for printing, among other things, parliamentary documents as well as the literary works and scientific books of...1.1.2018 15:49Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
        I have recently bought a property and in the cellar store was an empty PRIMUS...
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        I have recently bought a property and in the cellar store was an empty PRIMUS...
        Lpg cylinders with their valves still intact are categorized as hazardous waste and should be disposed in a waste collection center such as the HSL Sortti-stations. Since the Lpg-canister in question is considered as household waste, a store selling them isn't required to collect or dispose the canisters. For a household with no car, you can use public transports. The two Sortti-stations in Helsinki are in Kivikonlaita 5, 00940 HELSINKI and Betonitie 3, 00390 HELSINKI. The appropriate buses...6.8.2011 22:32
        Politician's statues in Helsinki and Finland
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        Politician's statues in Helsinki and Finland
        I’m afraid it is not possible to give an exact answer to this question. There are some printed sources like publication Sculptures and monuments in Helsinki,1982, published by the Helsinki City Tourist Office. That one is of course old and unfortunately they don’t publish it any more so there are not any newer versions. Then there are some books in Finnish, like Löytöretki muistomerkeille, pääkaupunkiseudun julkiset teokset, 2006, and Pää...12.7.2016 14:01Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
        Do I need the city permission if I want to organize a class in a park in Helsinki?
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        Do I need the city permission if I want to organize a class in a park in Helsinki?
        Since you didn't give very detailed information about the class, please see the link below (sources) for a PDF-file for guidelines for event organisers from the Event Office of City of Helsinki's Economic and Planning Centre. But basically, if the event is small scale (i.e. few people) and doesn't disturb the surroundings with noise or anything, you can freely use a city park for your class. 26.5.2015 17:10Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
        When was the last snowfall in Helsinki?
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        When was the last snowfall in Helsinki?
        3.3.2014. 6.3.2014 17:21Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
        When was the Helsinki's sewage system created?
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        When was the Helsinki's sewage system created?
        It was created in the late 1870's when the Helsinki water works started operating. 21.2.2014 14:06Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
        Could you, please, send me some information on the history of Hotel...
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        Could you, please, send me some information on the history of Hotel...
        The Kalastajatorppa restaurant has indeed been used as a military hospital during the winter war. For more information see the link below: https://www.european-lotteries.org/data/info_996/History_HHK_English_version.pdf26.6.2012 17:02
        Hello.I will go to Finland April.But, there is many holidays.5th - 9th of April...
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        Hello.I will go to Finland April.But, there is many holidays.5th - 9th of April...
        Hello, Miwa Miyawaki! The most Finnish flea markets these days – and especially in this time of year - are permanent, indoor type (with stalls and no sellers present): however, there are two flea markets in that weekend in Helsinki, and your best bet would be the weekly market called "Valtteri" in the downtown area (Aleksis Kiven katu 17). Please, note that it’s very popular, so be sure to show up early (before 9 a.m., that is...): http://www.kirpputori.com/perinteinen The other event in...17.3.2012 10:40
        On 27.3 I visited the Hakasalmen huvila (mannerheimintie 13) to see their new...
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        On 27.3 I visited the Hakasalmen huvila (mannerheimintie 13) to see their new...
        You can find the details concerning the plans of the Hakasalmi huvila garden from Public Works Department (Helsingin kaupungin rakennusvirasto). You can also go there in person and ask to see the plans or ask them to send the plans to your e-mail. The plans are public documents and anybody can ask to see them. Here is a link to contact the customer service of The Public Works Department: http://www.hel.fi/hki/hkr/en/Contacts+and+Feedback http://www.hel.fi/wps/portal/Rakennusvirasto_en/...29.5.2011 14:16Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
        Should I use Internet service free of charge as asylum in Finland?
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        Should I use Internet service free of charge as asylum in Finland?
        You can access to internet in every Helsinki city library. And it´s free of charge too! Only thing you need is library card and that you can get from any library by showing an official document. http://www.lib.hel.fi/en-GB/ You can even book a time for a computer in advance. https://varaus.lib.hel.fi/default.aspx?m=&lang=EN8.1.2011 11:34
        Hi,I want to know that where in helsinki or espoo one can donate and sell used...
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        Hi,I want to know that where in helsinki or espoo one can donate and sell used...
        Two charity organizations, UFF (non-religious) and FIDA (christian) collect used things to raise money. You can check where to take your stuff from their internetsites: UFF http://www.uff.fi/vaatekerays/kierratyspisteet.html FIDA http://www.fida.info/fi/fida-lahetystorit/kierrata-lahjoita-tavaraa/kerayslaatikot-pk-seudulla/?id=178 Also a good place to take reusable things is the Helsinki metropolitan area reuse center: http://www.kierratyskeskus.fi/in-english. Thay can even pick up used...21.4.2010 21:42
        1. How many italians are in Helsinki/Finland?2.
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        1. How many italians are in Helsinki/Finland?2.
        1. According to a recent publication about Helsinki there are 623 people who speak Italian as native language. According to Helsinki City Statistics and Information Services this is the information available about Italian citizens in Helsinki. (Source: Helsingin väestö vuodenvaihteessa 2008/2009 ja väestönmuutokset vuonna 2008, Helsingin kaupungin tietokeskus.) In Finland there are 1 432 Italian citizens. (Source: Tilastokeskus: Kansalaisuus iän ja sukupuolen mukaan maakunnittain 1990 - 2008...7.12.2009 16:29Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
        I have a question concerning an article on page 2 of the magazine 'Helsinki...
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        I have a question concerning an article on page 2 of the magazine 'Helsinki...
        It really sounds a lot. And it also looks like a little bit of exaggeration. According to a book of statistics by City of Helsinki Urban Facts in the year 1870 15 % of the Helsinki residents were born abroad. This persentage diminished towards the turn of the century: the amount of the immigrants remained about the same, while the population of Helsinki increased. We called to the library of City of Helsinki Urban Facts and they confirmed the fact that in the year 1890 the amount of...1.11.2009 22:55
        We are planning to go camping and we are family of 4. 2 adult and 2 children.
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        We are planning to go camping and we are family of 4. 2 adult and 2 children.
        Do you already know where you're going camping? Good place near by Helsinki is Luukki Camping area. That is quiet, peaceful and beautiful area, It's not so far away Helsinki city center (about 20kilometres away). Luukin ulkoilualue Luukintie 33, Luukki, Espoo p. (09) 3102 8475 (Mon-Fri 12.00 -13.00 Sat 11.00 - 16.00) You can search tents (in Finnish Teltta, prural teltat) from: * Stockmann (Aleksanterinkatu 52 B, 00100 Helsinki, which is in the center of Helsinki) http://www....1.9.2009 14:51
        Helsinki city has a "District Heating System" which comprises a network of...
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        Helsinki city has a "District Heating System" which comprises a network of...
        Helsingin Energia answered your question: "The DH-network ( DH= district heating ) in Helsinki covers the whole town area so that 93% of needed heating energy (space heating, domestic warm water, and heating energy for air conditioning) annually is from DH-net. The DH energy is mainly (over 90 %) produced in CHP process (combined heat and power) with annual fuel efficiency 90%. Main fuels are natural gas (60%) and hard coal (35%). One of the world biggest heat pump plants produces 3% of annual...5.7.2009 19:30Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
        Is a map existing of Helsinki´s Underground City? Where can I find it?
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        Is a map existing of Helsinki´s Underground City? Where can I find it?
        You can find information and maps about Underground Master Plan of Helsinki trough these links: http://www.hel.fi/wps/wcm/connect/db14bf004e108611a79cbfc034b0c369/UNDERGROUND+MASTER+PLAN+OF+HELSINKI.pdf?MOD=AJPERES http://www.hel.fi/wps/portal/Kaupunkisuunnitteluvirasto/Artikkeli?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/ksv/fi/Ajankohtaiset%20suunnitelmat/Projektialueet/Maanalainen%20yleiskaava http://www.hel2.fi/ksv/Aineistot/maanalainen/kaavakartta_1.pdf http://www.hel2.fi/ksv/Aineistot/maanalainen/...27.5.2009 14:02Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
        I am a student from Denmark studying landscape architecture, and I would like...
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        I am a student from Denmark studying landscape architecture, and I would like...
        The city of Helsinki has a city archive where you will find useful information and hints: http://www.hel2.fi/tietokeskus/eng/index.html There is also a city museum, at http://www.hel.fi/wps/portal/Kaupunginmuseo_en/Artikkeli_en?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/museo/en/Collections+-+Research The actual planning deparment is on the web at http://www.hel.fi/wps/portal/Kaupunkisuunnitteluvirasto_en/?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=/Ksv/en/ Please contact these to start with.4.2.2009 14:29Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
        I am writing a story for children (ages about 8 to 14 years) which takes place...
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        I am writing a story for children (ages about 8 to 14 years) which takes place...
        By the time when Helsinki was founded, the area was inhabited by Swedish speaking peasants. Helsinki, or Helsingfors as the name is in Swedish, was founded at the location of a hamlet called Forsby (Swedish name), nowadays known also by its Finnish name Koskela as a neighbourhood of the town. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helsinki19.1.2009 15:46Helsingin kaupunginkirjasto
        Hello,I am looking for a internet site where I can find Helsinki as virtual...
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        Hello,I am looking for a internet site where I can find Helsinki as virtual...
        Hello! I assume that you mean this site: http://www.virtualhelsinki.net/english/index.html (The site is in English.)8.2.2007 11:43
        Hi, We are a group Final year of Architecture Students Studying Architecture in...
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        Hi, We are a group Final year of Architecture Students Studying Architecture in...
        Hi! Perhaps you should take a new look at our website in English, it does provide some information on the history of Helsinki City Library, as well as other kinds of information on our activity http://www.lib.hel.fi/Page/b223c93e-ffdd-4824-bf4f-9a6384e3513c.aspx , also annual reports starting from 1999 http://www.lib.hel.fi/Page/617bc4c1-1451-4c82-b004-a416a77b6d3d.aspx . Another useful website could be http://www.libraries.fi/en-GB/library_branch , which includes plenty of information on...21.11.2006 22:21

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