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Five South Korean technology companies have been selected for the Test in Tallinn innovation program and will begin testing their solutions in Tallinn. The selection was made from eight companies that presented their innovation projects to the program’s evaluation committee.

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.

Tallinna keskkonna- ja kommunaalamet toetab kogukonna- ja õppeaiandust ning keskkonnaprojekte kokku ligi poole miljoni euroga. Toetuste abil saab ellu viia ligi 200 algatust, mis arendavad keskkonnateadlikkust ja muudavad linnaruumi rohelisemaks.

Parents in Tallinn can now submit applications for assigning a local school for children starting first grade in the 2026/2027 school year until 29 March. Approximately 4,600 children will reach compulsory school age this year, and 2,887 applications have currently been submitted to the Tallinn Education Department.

A ceremonial signing event took place today at Tallinna Mustamäe Gümnaasium, where the City of Tallinn and the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sports of the Kingdom of Spain signed an education cooperation agreement.

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.

On 4 March, Turu-uuringute AS will conduct the EELU2026 mobility study of the residents of Estonia on behalf of the Estonian Transport Administration and the Tallinn Transport Administration. The purpose of the study is to gain a comprehensive understanding of the daily travel patterns of people and, based on the data collected, to support the planning, development, and policymaking of mobility solutions. This includes further development of the national mobility model, which takes into account different modes of transport – walking, cycling, car use, and public transport.

Due to a technical failure of the ramp at Viru Keskus bus terminal, buses 1, 8A, 14, 18, 20A, 29, 34, 38, and 44 will not stop at the Viru bus terminal on Wednesday, 7 January, but at the Hobujaama stop in front of Apollo Plaza.

Tallinn will once again open Christmas tree collection points across the city this year, where residents can dispose of natural Christmas trees free of charge after the holidays. The opening times of the collection points vary by district – in some districts the points are already open, while in others they will open shortly.