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Source: European Commission On January 15th, the French city of Grenoble will officially become the European Green Capital for 2022, taking over from...

On Tuesday, January 11, Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart met with Director General of Dubai Municipaliy, Sheikh Dawood Rahman Al-Hajr to discuss the smart city concept and e-solutions, as well as Tallinn as the next European Green Capital.

Tallinn Strategic Centre announced the installation competition ‘Place Buzz’ with the aim to enrich the Pollinator Highway with environmentally sensitive public art.

Tallinn will become a UNESCO City of Music from 2022, and the development of the Tallinn City Theatre will be the biggest cultural investment in next year's city budget.

In the field of urban planning in Tallinn, the focus for the coming year will be on the strategic plan for urban space and the preparation of a general plan for the City Centre as well as maintaining historical buildings in the historic downtown.

Tallinn Day is celebrated as fitting to a UNESCO City of Music - with a wide range of music events and concerts. The programme starts on Friday 13 May with a music morning in Tallinn schools.

The Tallinn City Council recently adopted the Tallinn Waste Management Plan 2022-2026, which aims to expand the separate collection of bio-waste, promote the collection and handling of textile waste, turn waste stations into recycling centres and encourage re-use. Collecting organic waste separately will become compulsory for all properties already in 2023.

At the international technology and start-up conference Latitude59, taking place in Tallinn from today, Tallinn showcases itself as a green global city characterised by sustainable, eco-friendly and balanced development.

Tallinn has been confirmed as a candidate for the title of European Capital of Sport 2025; the winner will be announced in November this year.

Since 2010, the Kongres Magazine has been presenting the most interesting meeting destinations to international meeting planners. Tallinn placed first in the L-category meeting destinations.