The ship line between Tallinn and Aegna Island will start on May 1
On Saturday, May 1, the ship Vesta will sail again between Tallinn and Aegna Island, leaving the Linnahall quay from Patarei Harbour.
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Tallinn is preparing a city of music strategy
This year, Tallinn is running a candidacy for becoming a city of music of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network, and in this connection, a sectoral idea gathering is ongoing to compile the city of music strategy.
Tallinn extends the benefit for the first day of sick leave until the end of May
The Tallinn City Government submitted a draft regulation to the City Council, which extends the payment period for the first day of illness by one month, ie until the end of May.
The Mayor of Tallinn requested the Prime Minister to consider easing the restrictions from 2 May
Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart sent a letter to Prime Minister Kaja Kallas asking to consider the possibility of easing the COVID-19 restrictions from May 2, so that religious people can celebrate the biggest religious holiday of the year – Ascension Day.
Mustamäe Youth Council started a positivity campaign
The Mustamäe Youth Council has initiated a social project which will reveal positive and motivating messages on the sidewalks in front of the district bus stops. For example, the townspeople are assured: You are cute! You are strong! You are beautiful! You are loved!
Tallinn vaccination centers will be set up in Sõle Sports Center and Tondiraba Ice Rink
This weekend, Sõle Sports Center and Tondiraba Ice Rink will be opened as vaccination centers for Tallinners aged 65+. Vaccinations can be registered at the digital registry from 31 March and by telephone from 1 April.
Tallinn ranked 12th among the 50 smartest cities in the world
Today, Eden Strategy Institute held a web conference to announce the "Top 50 Smart City Governments 2020/2021" ranking of the world's smart cities, in which Tallinn is placed on the 12th postition.
Yet another unicorn co-founded by an Estonian, ID.me, strengthens Estonia’s position as the world leader in unicorn production
ID.me, a secure digital identity network, announced it has raised 0 million in a Series C funding round led by Viking Global Investors. Counterpoint Global (Morgan Stanley), PSP Growth, Lead Edge Capital, CapitalG, WndrCo, Willoughby Capital, BoxGroup, and Moonshots Capital joined the round.
The international design procurement of Tallinn Hospital was announced
On Monday, international procurement for the design of the largest hospital complex in Estonia - Tallinn Hospital - was announced with the deadline of 27 May 2021. The estimated cost of the procurement is 11 million euros.
COVID-19 grant for the tourism sector
As per Government of the Republic Resolution of 29 December, the tourism sector will be supported by an additional 8 million euros, to which the remaining 1.9 million euros from the tourism crisis support given out in spring will be added. Application for accommodation companies and Tallinn Old Town catering companies is open from 29. March 9.00 to 8. April 16.00. Application for travel companies and sellers of handicraft, souvenirs or Estonian designs is open from 30. March 9.00 to 8. April 16.00.