Prime Minister Rinne to visit Kuopio on Friday

Prime Minister Antti Rinne will visit Kuopio on Friday 4 October following the shocking act of violence that took place at Savo Vocational College on Tuesday.

Rinne will meet for a discussion with representatives of different authorities, the City of Kuopio, the vocational college and young people, as well as people taking part in the crisis work and the medical treatment of the victims.

After the discussion, at 18.30, the Prime Minister will be available to meet with the public at Kohtaamo at Apaja Shopping Centre.

Inquiries: Matti Hirvola, Special Adviser to the Prime Minister in Political Affairs, tel. +358 295 160 984 and Dimitri Qvintus, Special Adviser (Media Relations), tel. +358 50 574 0956