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The City Government is preparing for the preliminary work on a memorial for the victims and participants of the 1944 Great Escape.

In recent days, public attention has focused on the issue of protecting children when separated parents cannot agree on visitation arrangements. When a parent has turned to the courts and a decision has been made, both parents and child welfare specialists must follow the court's ruling.

The City of Tallinn has adopted the strategy document “International Tallinn 2035”, aimed at strengthening the city’s international position, fostering strategic partnerships, and improving crisis preparedness. Cooperation with capitals in the Baltic Sea region on civil protection and resilience is one of the strategy’s key focus areas.

Next week, construction will begin on the first phase of the Putukaväil (The Pollinator Highway) project in Tallinn, creating a new pedestrian and cyclist corridor between Ristiku and Sõle streets and establishing a diverse linear park that connects Sõle Street with Kolde puiestee.

Over the past two years, a comprehensive environmental education program has been conducted in Tallinn’s kindergartens and schools, teaching children to reduce waste and reuse items. The program involved 125 kindergartens and 55 schools, and activities were also held at public events, engaging approximately 31,300 children in total.

The fifth annual Tallinnovation innovation competition awarded top honors this year to projects including cargo bikes, a solar panel visualization solution for the city's digital twin, and a data exchange platform for urban infrastructure development.

Construction of the Lasnamäe Circular Economy Center is set to begin soon, following a construction agreement signed by Tallinn Property Department, Tallinn Circular Economy Center, and Fund Ehitus OÜ. This will be Tallinn's second purpose-built circular economy center, aimed at helping residents manage waste closer to home and in a more environmentally conscious way.

On Saturday, November 30, the Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department, Nõmme District Administration, and event leaders thanked volunteers at the Nõmme Maja for their contributions to restoring Pääsküla Bog during the past season.

The reconstruction of the lighting system at Tallinn Botanic Garden marks a significant step toward creating a modern and energy-efficient urban environment that promotes a sense of comfort and safety.