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As part of its upcoming title year as the European Capital of Sport, Tallinn is marking World Car-Free Day on September 22 with a strong focus on sports.

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.

On October 21-22, Tallinn's Deputy Mayor Viljar Jaamu participated in the European Mayors’ Summit held in Strasbourg. The summit brought together European city leaders to share their vision with newly elected Members of the European Parliament and discuss the future priorities of the European Union. The key focus was on the role of cities in shaping EU policy and their contribution to achieving climate objectives.

At a gala held in Brussels, the president of the European Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation (ACES Europe), Gian Francesco Lupattelli, and European Commissioner for Culture and Sport, Glenn Micallef, presented Tallinn with the title of European Capital of Sport 2025.

On January 24, Tallinn Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski participated in the 14th EU Capitals Mayors and European Commission Summit in Warsaw. The meeting focused on increasing EU funding for capitals and improving coordination of civil protection plans.

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.

Tallinn’s story of a zero-waste Song and Dance Celebration has won the ITB Earth Award 2025 at the Green Destinations Top 100 Story Awards competition, one of the world’s largest tourism fairs held in Berlin. The award highlights Tallinn’s innovation and commitment to sustainability as a tourism destination.

As part of the European Capital of Sport programme, an Ice Sports Day will take place on Saturday, March 22, starting at 10:00 at Tondiraba Ice Hall.

Tallinn – European Capital of Sport 2025 will host a figure skating gala on Saturday, 22 March at 15:00 at Tondiraba Ice Hall, featuring European Champion Niina Petrõkina.

From 6–9 May, Tallinn is hosting an international delegation of city leaders from Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. The aim of the study visit is to learn about Tallinn’s experiences in green transition, circular economy, and urban innovation.