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The school holiday from December 23 to January 5 offers exciting workshops ranging from crafting to cultural programs and winter camps.

The transition of city-owned buildings in Tallinn to local, clean, and efficient district heating has already yielded significant results. Initiated a few years ago, the process has successfully converted the heating systems of several municipal buildings, supporting the city's goal of becoming emission-free and reducing reliance on imported natural gas.

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.

Today, the City of Tallinn and the Avatud Kool SA (Open School Foundation) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new Estonian-language municipal general education school in Põhja-Tallinn. The agreement confirms the collaboration to create Tallinn Open School, providing a diverse educational offering and additional school places in the area.

According to city planners and demographers, the population of Põhja-Tallinn is projected to grow by about 40,000 people over the next decade. This increase will drive the need for new school and kindergarten places. Estimates indicate that 1,200 primary school places and 670 kindergarten places will be needed in Tallinn.

The City of Tallinn, in collaboration with researchers from Tallinn University, is set to develop a scientific methodology for managing smart device usage in schools. The initiative’s primary aim is to decrease students' screen time both in class and during free time to enhance mental and physical well-being, improve academic performance, and foster social skills.

From August 29 to September 1, Tallinn will host another vibrant Linnaruumifestival (Urban Space Festival), offering activities and discussions for everyone. In keeping with the city’s maritime heritage, this year's festival will focus on the seaside, with most of the program taking place around the Linnahall area.

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.

Several roadworks in the city are nearing completion, bringing some relief to traffic and allowing certain bus lines that were previously diverted to return to their usual routes. However, ongoing projects in Tallinn will continue to affect traffic in the coming weeks.

In the 2024/25 academic year, approximately 47,500 students will begin their studies across 58 municipal general education schools in Tallinn. This...