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Tallinn's Deputy Mayor Tiit Terik joined fellow European city representatives in Brussels on 5 May to discuss the preparation of the EU's Multiannual...

Tallinn will host the 17th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region on 11–13 May at Tallinn Creative Hub, bringing together over 500 experts and decision-makers from across the region to discuss security, economy and future in a rapidly changing world. Tallinn is hosting the Annual Forum for the third time, having previously done so in 2010 and 2018.

Tallinn hosts the 17th EUSBSR Annual Forum on 11–13 May 2026 at Tallinn Creative Hub, bringing together over 500 policymakers, cities, researchers, businesses and civil society representatives from across the Baltic Sea Region to turn strategy into action. The aim of the Forum is to translate regional cooperation into concrete action.

Tallinn took part in a Brussels meeting on the EU anti-poverty strategy, represented by Kaisa Vetemaa, Head of Child and Family Welfare Service.

European cities continue supporting Ukraine during the war and recovery. Tallinn shares its experience in a recent Eurocities article.

Tallinn joined other EU capital cities in calling for a stronger role for cities in shaping European Union policies and funding priorities as preparations begin for the EU’s next Multiannual Financial Framework (2028–2034).

From 17–19 February, Lviv hosted an international meeting for European municipalities, attended on behalf of Tallinn by Deputy Mayor for Entrepreneurship and Innovation Kristjan Järvan. During the visit, Tallinn and Lviv signed a memorandum of understanding establishing a framework for cooperation in civil protection, crisis preparedness and the development of community resilience.

Tallinn Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski met yesterday with Halyna Shymanska, Acting Mayor of Zhytomyr, and Valentyn Arendarchuk, Head of the city's Department of Education. The meeting took place as part of an educational visit from Zhytomyr, during which cooperation between the cities in the field of education was discussed.

Today, on September 2, Tallinn’s partner city Odesa celebrates its City Day, which is linked to the city’s official founding in 1794. The date is marked with festive events, concerts, and cultural programs.

Internationally acclaimed magazine Monocle has ranked Tallinn as the world’s best city for startups in its 2025 Quality of Life survey. The publication highlights Tallinn’s strong digital infrastructure, Estonia’s e-Residency programme, business-friendly environment, and affordable cost of living.