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Tallinn’s Mahtra Basic School will become the first municipal school in the city to offer a class based on the principles of the Montessori method of education.

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.

On 1 June, Tallinn officially opens the beach season. This year, the beach lifeguard service will be provided by Forus.

Starting in September, the City of Tallinn will introduce major changes to its sports funding principles for children and youth, increasing the total support volume by nearly 75 percent. This reform updates the previous funding system, which has been in place for almost 17 years. The new model aims to support a greater number of athletes and clubs, increase transparency, and link support more clearly to encouraging physical activity among young people.

For the 2025/26 academic year, a total of 3,906 children have been assigned a place in the first grade of Tallinn’s municipal schools.

The Tallinn City Government has submitted the city’s 2025 supplementary budget proposal to the City Council, which would increase the total city budget by approximately €8.2 million. If adopted, the revised budget for 2025 will amount to €1.3 billion.

This year, the City of Tallinn will plant 3,500 trees in parks, courtyards, and along streets—matching the number of new little Tallinn residents expected to be born in 2025. It marks the city’s largest-ever tree-planting initiative, aimed at creating a healthier and greener urban environment.

The Tallinn City Government is set to submit the 2025 city budget proposal to the City Council. The proposed budget totals €1.29 billion, which is €69.9 million (5.7%) higher than the revised 2024 budget. The largest portions of both investment and operational expenses are allocated to education and mobility.

The Tallinn city government has submitted the proposal for the second supplementary budget for 2024 to the City Council, which aims to adjust planned expenses, revenues, investments, and financial transactions within the city's budget.

The reconstruction of the section between Ehte Street and Kolde puiestee in Põhja-Tallinn has been completed. New, wide sidewalks and improved street lighting were built around Ehte School to enhance safety for students and local residents.