Tallinn hosts XXXI Nordic Hydrological Conference
Tallinn University is the host of the XXXI Nordic Hydrological Conference on 15-18 August, this year with the theme "Hydrology and Water-related Ecosystems".
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New cigarette bins help fight pollution on Tallinn beaches
Last week, special litter bins were installed on the beaches of the Põhja-Tallinn district to prevent cigarette butts from ending up in the sea. The material collected in the bins will later be given a new life as 3D printing filament. This is initially a pilot project that will run for two months.
Most proposals to Tallinn participatory budget regard safe and green urban space
A week ago, Tallinn launched a call for ideas to kick-start the city's 2023 participatory budget. The deadline for submitting proposals is 2 October.
Tallinn is looking for places to store snow
The Tallinn Environment and Municipal Department is looking to rent land for snow storage during the upcoming winter season. Preference will be given to sites that are located in Tallinn, but as far away from residential areas as possible to minimize noise from snow storage.
Tallinn offers free winter swimming and training with top athletes
On Friday, 25 November from 8-9 am, three sports halls and three winter swimming centers in Tallinn will be hosting a sports morning, where everyone can take part in free training sessions.
A new lane will be opened on Pronksi street, between Narva and Gonsiori street next Monday.
As of 14 November a new lane will be opened on Pronksi street between Narva highway and Gonsiori street. The lane on Pronksi street will be open in each direction between Gonsiori street and Tartu highway.
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.
Water supply and drainage improving in many areas
The city of Tallinn and AS Tallinna Vesi are signing a new administrative contract that regulates matters related to public water supply and sewage network and the provision of rainwater drainage services.
The network of public drinking water taps is expanding
As the cold weather season is arriving, all public water taps will be closed. However, Tallinn plans to install new public water taps next season. Right now, residents can suggest locations for the new water taps.
Tallinn to involve five hundred cyclists in cycling mapping survey
The City of Tallinn is inviting cyclists to take part in an international mobility survey to map their journeys between June and September. The data collected will be used to develop a platform that analyses cyclists’ mobility patterns and will empower the city to become more bicycle friendly.