The Tallinn City Government has decided to apply to host the international offshore regatta The Tall Ships Races in 2028, when the event will return to the Baltic Sea.
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.
Last night, the 2023 Conference Achievement of the Year was announced at Fotografiska where Tallinn Deputy Mayor Joosep Vimm and Chairman of the Estonian Convention Bureau Ott Sarapuu acknowledged the past year's most outstanding conference organizers, highlighting 27 events that generated an estimated benefit of over 9.5 million euros to the city and Estonia's economy.
The Tallinn City Government has appointed the district governors for Haabersti and Mustamäe. Starting today, May 10, Anna Levandi will lead the Haabersti district, and Marja-Liisa Veiser will lead Mustamäe.
The City of Tallinn and Nordlin Ehitus OÜ signed a contract today to begin the extensive renovation of Kadriorg Stadium. The work will include upgrades to the main stadium arena, the football training arena, and the stadium’s technical infrastructure.
The Tallinn City Government has approved the locations of polling stations for the 2025 local elections. The updated list reflects voters’ preferences for casting their ballots in shopping centres, improved accessibility, and participation rates in previous elections. Polling stations with fewer than 600 voters will be merged with others. In total, 43 physical polling stations will be open across Tallinn, with one additional station designated for organising voting at the voter's location.
Until Thursday, 16 October, all voters can cast their vote at any of the 16 citywide polling stations across Tallinn, regardless of their place of residence. Starting from Friday, voting will only be possible in the voter’s home electoral district.
Compared to 2021, separating all waste by type has become a bit more popular. Of the types of waste, 75% of Tallinn residents collect paper and cardboard, plastic containers, glass containers, hazardous waste and electric and electronic waste separately. 87% of the residents of Tallinn collect paper and cardboard separately.
The City of Tallinn is continuing with the preparations for the Tallinn Hospital project based on the current refinancing agreement between Estonia and the European Commission and the schedule set by the agreement.