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Tallinn Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski has signed a directive terminating the official duties of Deputy Mayors Pärtel-Peeter Pere and Viljar Jaamu in their respective areas of responsibility. In an extraordinary City Government meeting, it was also decided to dismiss Sander Andla, City Centre District Governor, and Doris Raudsepp, Pirita District Governor.

Internationally acclaimed magazine Monocle has ranked Tallinn as the world’s best city for startups in its 2025 Quality of Life survey. The publication highlights Tallinn’s strong digital infrastructure, Estonia’s e-Residency programme, business-friendly environment, and affordable cost of living.

To ensure the smooth organization of the XXVIII Song and XXI Dance Celebration “Iseoma” next week, the City of Tallinn is implementing several temporary changes to traffic and public transportation to ensure safe and convenient movement for participants and guests. The main impacts on traffic will be caused by the procession, dance performances, and concerts at the Song Festival Grounds.

The weekend’s Song and Dance Celebration procession and major concerts at the Song Festival Grounds will bring significant traffic changes to central Tallinn. Several streets will be closed, many bus routes rerouted, and tram traffic will be suspended during the procession.

Europe’s leading street sports and culture platform “Ghetto Games” invites everyone to experience the most athletic festival of the summer in Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, on July 12–13. For two days, Freedom Square in the city center will be transformed into a vibrant arena for street basketball, street football, dance and fight shows, as well as contests and various activities. The festival is organized in collaboration with the Tallinn City Government and will bring together participants from over 10 countries.

This year’s survey “Green City and Circular Economy,” conducted by Tallinn Strategic Management Office, reveals that residents highly value greenery and are increasingly engaging in environmentally friendly practices such as waste sorting, reuse, and growing plants.

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.