City of Tallinn supports victims of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria
By order of the Tallinn City Government, a total of €50,000 will be allocated from the city government's reserve fund to support earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
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Mihhail Kõlvart: the state implements regional policy with a formula 4+7
The government intends to redistribute the municipalities’ revenue base by planning changes in the tax system. Municipalities were given two working days to discuss and approve the new formula.
Tallinn supports the restoration of 54 buildings this year
The city allocates a total of €400,000 of restoration grants to 54 applicants, the maximum grant amount being €30,000.
Tallinn offers free legal advice in the City Centre and Haabersti in May
Tallinn has been offering residents free legal advice since March. Consultation days are held in each district according to a schedule. The next consultation days are held from 9:00-18:00 on 11 May at the Kesklinna Social Centre and from 9:00-18:00 on 25 May at the Haabersti Leisure Centre.
Tallinn to support the capital's Song and Dance Festival collectives with nearly 66,000 euros
This year, the city of Tallinn has allocated a total of 65,885 euros to support collectives participating in the Song and Dance Festival process. In total, 128 different collectives from 47 different organisations will receive support.
Training Programme for Peer Counsellors with Migrant Background
The Peer Counselling Training Programme is designed for individuals who feel a genuine desire to support others through life changes, personal growth...
Tallinn plans to encourage tourism through conference support next year
Tallinn City Government sent a draft regulation to the city council. If approved, Tallinn will support international conferences that are held off-season.
Tallinn is raising the thresholds of housing costs included in the subsistence benefit
The city government sent the draft regulation correcting the thresholds of housing costs related to rent, electricity and heating, which have increased significantly compared to last year, to the council to be taken into account when paying subsistence benefits.
Several social benefit rates to increase starting next year
The Tallinn City Government has decided to increase several social benefit rates from January 1, 2024. In response to the rising cost of living, the city is raising the income threshold to 360 euros and the financial support for the beginning of the academic year from the second grade to 100 euros. Additionally, benefits for children with disabilities and pension supplements will also see an increase.
Over 46,600 students have received a grant from the City
All students up to the age of 19 are eligible to receive financial support from the City of Tallinn in the beginning of the school year. To date, 46,603 applicants have already received the benefit, and a total of 4.4 million euros have been paid out. Applications can be submitted until November 30.