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.
In the 2025/2026 academic year, the City of Tallinn will open classes in five schools transitioning to Estonian-language instruction, specifically for children who speak Estonian at a native level. Admission to these Estonian-language classes will be city-wide, meaning students will not be automatically assigned to these classes. Parents will decide whether to enroll their children in these classes.
Today, Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture Piret Hartman and Tallinn Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski signed an agreement to introduce a unified ticket for Harjumaa. The goal is to launch the system by summer 2025.
The Tallinn City Government is preparing to consolidate the management of the Tallinn Creative Hub, Salme Cultural Center, and Vene Cultural Center under a single administration. As part of this restructuring, St. Catherine’s Church—a renowned venue for cultural events—will also be integrated into the new structure. The planned merger is set to take place during the summer, between cultural seasons.
At the end of this week, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will connect to the continental European power grid, a transition in which local governments also play a crucial role. Tallinn already has a round-the-clock crisis readiness system in place.
A recent study on mammals living in Tallinn has mapped the connections between key green areas and the movement paths of animals while offering solutions to improve wildlife mobility both within the city and beyond its borders.
From February 14 to March 4, the Tallinn Bun Fest will take over the city – a unique winter food festival that blends Estonia’s Shrove Tuesday traditions with Tallinn’s world-class café culture.
Today, February 12, the city of Tallinn recognized and honored local athlete Niina Petrõkina, who made history by winning the gold medal in women’s singles at the 2025 European Figure Skating Championships. The city awarded a total of €7,500 to the athlete and her coach.