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Construction works on Odra Street are nearing completion, and the street will be reopened to traffic starting Monday, 19 May. Bus routes 54 and 67 will also return to their normal routes.

Tallinn’s Urban Planning Department has significantly increased the speed and efficiency of planning procedures in the first half of 2025. As of mid-year, decisions have been made on a total of 44 detailed plans — the same number as in the entire year of 2023 and 20 more than during the same period in 2024.

The Tallinn City Government has approved the 2025–2035 mental health action plan for children and youth. The plan aims to strengthen mental wellbeing and improve prevention efforts in schools, public spaces, and support services. Its central goal is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and young people in Tallinn.

AS Tallinna Linnatransport (TLT) will build a parallel tram track branch at the airport to allow more frequent tram services and improve operations at the terminal stop. Construction will start on 18 August and finish in December.

This week, Tallinn’s Deputy Mayor Kaarel Oja presented the Tallinn City Museum’s development plan to the City Government, which includes the next major cultural investment of the city: the creation of Open Collections.

The 2025 budget proposal for Tallinn prioritizes reducing fragmentation in social services and restructuring management and operations. The city plans €126.2 million for social welfare activities, €23.3 million for healthcare activities, and €16.3 million for investments across these sectors. The budget proposal is subject to approval by the City Council.

Tallinn’s 2025 city budget lays the groundwork for expanding the tram network across districts. Inspired by other Northern European cities, street redevelopment will focus on improving quality of life and accessibility for businesses.

Tallinn’s 2025 budget emphasizes the principles of the 15-minute city and an analysis of the spatial distribution of services. This approach enables more efficient planning for new kindergartens, schools, and services for seniors, improving accessibility and aligning with community needs.

Among Tallinn’s most significant investments in the 2025 city budget is the completion of the Tallinn City Theatre complex on Lai Street. At the same time, work will begin on designing the city's next major cultural project—the Tallinn Open Collections Facility. A total of €56.5 million has been allocated for operating expenses and investments in the cultural sector.

Today, November 28, an extraordinary sight greeted visitors at Freedom Square as two bookmobiles appeared side by side. Tallinn Central Library, now rebranded as Tallinna Raamatukogud (Tallinn Libraries), officially retired its beloved bookmobile, Katariina Jee, after nearly 17 years of service. At the same event, the library introduced its modern successor bearing the same name, which will continue to deliver mobile library services to the city’s residents.