In recent months, Tallinn’s electronic public transport systems have experienced recurring malfunctions, with the latest major issue occurring last Wednesday. The city apologizes to public transport users and has already fined its service provider, AS Ridango.
The Tallinn City Government has approved a set of principles for covering this autumn’s local elections, with the aim of ensuring political neutrality in the city’s communications during the election period. City district newspapers will not offer paid political advertising during the campaign period.
The City of Tallinn will once again offer free legal counselling to residents in 2025, with consultation days scheduled in each city district. The next counselling sessions will take place on 19 March from 9:00–13:00 at the Põhja-Tallinn District Government and on 21 March from 9:00–13:00 at the City Centre Social Centre.
This year, Tallinn will once again welcome the New Year with a concert and light show, skipping fireworks. On the night of December 31 and into the early hours of January 1, public transport on the city's main routes will run later to help everyone get home safely and comfortably.
To ensure environmentally friendly disposal of old Christmas trees, Tallinn has opened 83 collection points where residents can drop off their trees free of charge. Trees can also be taken to waste stations or have them picked up by the local waste management service.
Tallinn aims to enhance residents' environmental awareness and biodiversity through community initiatives and collaboration by supporting urban gardening and environmental projects. This year, a total of €458,000 will be distributed across three funding rounds.
The Estonian Environment Agency warns of heavy snow and sleet across the country on Friday, continuing into Saturday. Blizzards and wind speeds of up to 24 m/s are expected. Please allow extra time to reach your destination.
Tallinn parents have until 25 March to submit applications for assigning a municipal school to children starting first grade in the 2025/2026 academic year. Over 4,500 children will reach school age this year, and Tallinn Education Department is still awaiting applications or notices of opting out for more than 1,000 children.
According to the latest weather forecast, snowfall is expected to begin overnight in Tallinn, transitioning to a 40-45 percent chance of freezing rain tomorrow morning. City contractors are actively engaged in preventing slippery conditions and are on heightened alert to respond to changing weather conditions. All commuters are advised to exercise caution!