The city has provided waste sorting stations to its kindergartens to promote environmental awareness among children and teach proper waste separation. During November and December, a total of 349 sorting stations were distributed to 52 kindergartens.
To ensure environmentally friendly disposal of old Christmas trees, Tallinn has opened 83 collection points where residents can drop off their trees free of charge. Trees can also be taken to waste stations or have them picked up by the local waste management service.
In 2024, the Tallinn Urban Planning Department continued implementing organizational changes that have resulted in a faster and higher-quality processing of detailed plans. The initiation process has been simplified, the register has been updated, and a management dashboard has been introduced, providing a systematic foundation for identifying and addressing bottlenecks.
A formal appreciation event was held last night at Mövenpick Hotel Tallinn, where the City of Tallinn and the Estonian Convention Bureau announced the recipient of the Conference Achievement of the Year award and recognized the most outstanding conferences held in Tallinn in 2024. Additionally, certificates were presented to 12 new Tallinn Conference Ambassadors.
A new and fascinating permanent photo exhibition, "The Skyscraper of Freedom Square" (Vabadusplatsi pilvelõhkuja), is now open in the service hall of Tallinn City Hall. The exhibition takes visitors on a journey through time, exploring the history of Tallinn’s landmark building and Freedom Square. It highlights the development of metropolitan architecture in the early 20th century and showcases the city’s transformation into a growing and modernizing capital.
From February 24 to March 2, children and young people in Tallinn will have a variety of opportunities to engage in activities related to science, technology, arts, and nature during the school holiday.
As part of the Tallinn – European Capital of Sport 2025 program, Combat Sports Day will take place on Saturday, February 22, at Sõle Sports Centre, offering a chance to explore various combat sports.
Tallinna Vesi will install a stormwater drainage system, Utilitas will upgrade the district heating network, and the city will widen sidewalks, implement traffic-calming measures, and reconstruct street lighting. The goal of these upgrades is to make Salme Street more accessible and safer, particularly for children and the elderly.