Lappeenranta Airport has been underused for a long time. The airport's decline really started after the completion of faster train connections. I think the airport is one of the most difficult political issues in Lappeenranta. The airport is currently underused and is constantly costing the city's residents hundreds of thousands of euros. Although the airport is currently quite quiet, it is possible that in the future Read more
A new ice rink/arena has been planned for Lappeenranta for years. According to the latest decision, a new ice rink will not be built, at least not yet, but the old ice rink will be repaired. I think the decision not to build a new arena was a bad one. A new arena would have brought a much-needed new large event space to Lappeenranta and shown that this city also dares to do it. Of the places that were on the agenda, I think the construction of an arena Read more
I made several months of deals for my current rental apartment. Etelä-Saimaa published an article about my apartment purchase on December 19, 2024. Read the full article on Etelä-Saimaa's website: Is it worth buying an apartment in Lappeenranta anymore? Roni Juntunen, 26, had sworn off renting until he finally ended up buying one.
Chronic depression has taken over Lappeenranta. The situation on the eastern border and the dwindling number of jobs are likely to fuel negativity. However, we should not become pessimistic. Instead, we should be aware of the problems, find solutions to them, and implement them. The city has good models for getting back on its feet. Only a few years ago, there was even a glimmer of hope that LUT would be closed down. Under pressure, the university will not Read more
Now it's official! I am running for the municipal and regional elections 2025 on the National Coalition Party list. I decided to run for the municipal elections because I see massive future potential in my hometown of Lappeenranta, which is not yet fully exploited. I want to be involved in creating and developing future solutions that will make Lappeenranta an even more vibrant and better city for everyone to live in. I am running for the regional elections, Read more
EN 
FI