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In the last three years, the time taken to process building permits in Tallinn has halved, thanks to changes in current practices.

Tallinn plans to standardize the support procedure for childcare services, under which subsidies are paid to private kindergartens and daycare centers on a uniform basis. This will give parents the opportunity to choose between different services under similar conditions without having to apply for childcare service compensation every month.

The LED posts at Freedom Square have been illuminated with the colors of the Israeli flag to express support for the people of Israel and condemn the terrorist attacks targeting innocent civilians.

From September 16-24, the ninth Days of National Cultures took place in Tallinn, featuring nearly a hundred events, including free concerts, exhibitions, language cafes, workshops, cultural evenings, and children's activities, representing almost 30 nationalities.

Tallinn creates emergency centres in every district, or institutions that are independent from outside service providers. The purpose of these centres is to provide help, advice and information during large-scale electricity or water outages, fire or other crises. While the emergency centres are mostly located in city district administration buildings that people are accustomed to visiting, the network is planned to be expanded.

The capital’s five public beaches are open for the season starting today. The lifeguards from G4S have started their annual summer watch.

Tallinn is implementing additional measures to prevent illegal parking on pavements. The fine will be raised by €40, in several places driving onto pavements will be prevented with posts and landscaping and the municipal police bicycle patrol will also start as a pilot project, targeting primarily parking on bicycle lanes and pavements.

Tallinn City Government sent a draft of a regulation to the City Council’s hearing today that would clarify the calculation process of the income-based benefit and which income sources are included.

This year, Tallinn has given restoration grants to support the restoration of 24 historical buildings that include restoring roofs, façades and a historical elevator. New applications for restoration grants will be accepted from the beginning of the next year.