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.
On October 1, the annual Tallinn Entrepreneurship Day, themed "Forethought," will focus on the importance of strategic thinking and future-oriented approaches across various aspects of entrepreneurship. A total of 53 events, including seminars and workshops, will take place at the Radisson Collection Hotel Conference Center and other locations throughout the city. Registration opens today, September 17.
Beginning September 14, 2024, Tallinn residents will be able to use municipal school stadiums and sports fields free of charge on weekends and during school holidays, throughout the entire year. During the weekdays, these stadiums will be reserved for school activities.
The City of Tallinn has allocated €14,000 from its reserve fund to support the organization of the "Elukoor" inclusivity concert, which will take place on December 3, marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
At the end of August, a new bicycle-sharing service provider, Rekola Bikesharing, will begin operations in Tallinn. The company, which has previously operated in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, is bringing 200 mechanical bicycles to Estonia's capital, marking a new chapter in urban mobility for Tallinn.
Due to the construction of a pedestrian tunnel on Paldiski road, Baltic Station will be closed for rail traffic from July 15 to 21. During this period, the starting and ending points for passenger trains will be at Lilleküla, Kitseküla, and Tallinn-Väike train stops.
This July, in response to an exceptional heatwave, Tallinn is prepared to open three cooling centers at Kaja Cultural Center, Salme Cultural Center, and Tondiraba Ice Hall. The city is also developing an emergency plan to address extreme heat conditions.
Musical ensembles from Tallinn, a UNESCO City of Music, will perform three concerts in Tartu, the European Capital of Culture 2024. The Tallinn Chamber Orchestra will perform in Tartu on May 26, and the Tallinn Police Orchestra will perform in Räpina on May 23 and in Võru on October 6.
This spring, Tallinn allocated a total of just over 400,000 euros in restoration grants to 36 applicants. The maximum grant amount was 35,000 euros, awarded to two projects.