The Tallinnovation competition, which supports smart city solutions, received ten applications this year. The city of Tallinn, along with the Tehnopol Science and Business Park, chose four winners from among the ten applicants. The winners will receive 100,000 euros of investment, which is a record-breaking sum.
During the two previous weekends, Tallinn residents brought in 25 735, 96 kg of hazardous waste and eight tonnes of usable items. The residents of Tallinn can dispose of household hazardous waste in waste collection points. The Tallinn Waste Management Centre has six collection points for hazardous waste, which are open at weekends. The service is free of charge.
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 is planning a reconstruction of Värvi, Mustjõe and Veskimetsa streets to provide a more safe environment to all road users. The public introduction of the reconstruction project of the three streets will take place on Tuesday 15 November at 5:30 pm in the Kristiine district government hall (Metalli 5).
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.
This Saturday, 12 November, all children and young people up to the age of 19 will be admitted free of charge to Tallinn Zoo - from now until April, there will be free visits for children on the second Saturday of every month.
Wanderlust travel magazine has awarded Tallinn second place in the category of Europe's Most Desirable City. The second place was awarded to Tallinn thanks to the tourists who visited the city and who were vocal in their opinions on the portal.
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.