The reconstruction of Varraku Street, which began in April 2024, is now complete, transforming the street into a safer and more pedestrian-friendly space.
Tallinn, as the European Capital of Sport 2025, aims to generate positive and lasting value throughout its title year, encouraging residents to be more active and lead healthier lives.
This year, the City of Tallinn has supported the restoration of privately-owned heritage buildings and architecturally valuable structures with nearly €500,000. Next year’s budget plans to increase this amount by an additional €250,000.
Today, the new modern building of Maasikas Kindergarten (Vasara 18) was officially opened. The new facility accommodates 240 children in 12 groups, with a total project cost exceeding €9.4 million.
The City of Tallinn is launching a pilot project to provide nightlife venues with GHB rapid tests to promote safer nightlife. A total of approximately 2,000 tests will be distributed.
Utility work will be carried out on Uus Street to provide residents with better-quality heating. The city will also build curbless sidewalks to create a shared urban space that is friendly to all road users.
On November 22, the tenth annual Sports Morning will kick off, inviting residents to start their day actively. Free training sessions led by top athletes will be held at Sõle Sports Center, Tallinn Athletics Hall, and Tondiraba Ice Hall, with winter swimming opportunities available in Pirita and Nõmme.
Starting today, Tallinn Municipal Police will increase the number of officers patrolling Old Town during evening and night hours on weekends. The goal is to ensure nighttime peace and to respond swiftly to potential disturbances.
Today, November 8, the Tallinn City Government was visited by mardisandid—traditional folk characters who go door to door to spread wishes of good fortune.
On September 15, Tallinn's Old Town will host the Pikk Street Festival, welcoming both the local community and visitors from near and far. The festival offers activities for all ages, including exclusive access to several courtyards along Pikk Street, where students and teachers from the Old Town Educational College will perform concerts.