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Deadline for the 1st bid book 5th of May

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The call for submission of applications for the European Capital of Culture 2026 competition has been published April 1st 2019. Applications must be submitted no later than May 5th 2020. Applications shall be presented in English.

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Satu Saarinen, Dean of Oulu Cathedral and partner of the Smiling Oulu 26 project. A pioneer who promotes acceptance, diversity, and community. Photo: Petri Haanpää.
Satu Saarinen, Dean of Oulu Cathedral and partner of the Smiling Oulu 26 project. A pioneer who promotes acceptance, diversity, and community. Photo: Petri Haanpää.

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The electronic music and northern art festival Frozen People is among the events attracting international media interest. Next year, the festival will take place from 28 February to 1 March. Photo: Iina Taurianainen
The electronic music and northern art festival Frozen People is among the events attracting international media interest. Next year, the festival will take place from 28 February to 1 March. Photo: Iina Taurianainen

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