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The Tallinn urban area has dozens of public fountains, where everyone can get free clean drinking water, something especially important in hot weather.

Starting from 1 September until the end of the month, a self-driving bus will be operating in Kadriorg from Monday to Saturday. Riding the bus is free for passengers. The two-kilometre route starts and ends at Kumu Art Museum.

In the recently begun school year, 48,700 students started their studies in 58 Tallinn municipal general education schools. A school place is guaranteed for all students living in Tallinn whose parents have applied for it.

During the upcoming Victory Day and St John’s Day, people with health concerns can turn to the hospitals’ emergency departments as well as the Tallinn Dental Clinic, on-duty pharmacies and the general practitioner help line.

In regard to Victory Day and St John’s Day, on Friday 23 June and Saturday 24 June, Tallinn public transport will be operating per the Sunday timetable.

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.

This summer, Tallinn will host the international Tall Ships Races 2024 for the first time, offering 15-25 year-olds the chance to participate in a sailing training program. The city will cover training costs up to €700 per participant, with applications open until February 11, 2024.

In the coming 2023/2024 school year, Tallinn will continue paying significant attention to improving learning environments in schools and hobby schools. In September, a new building will be opened for the Mustamäe Hobby School. A total of ten more learning facilities are also in the construction or planning phase. Hiiu School, which starts operating on 1 September, will soon join the present network of schools.

Today Tallinn Zoo celebrates its 84th birthday with an eventful and lively nature education day. There will be activities and exploration throughout the entire day, from the Zoo Game to stories about tropical rainforests. Entry is free for everyone under 19 years old.