The Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department and the Tallinn City Centre Administration have introduced redevelopment plans for Petrooleumi Street.
During the Christmas holidays, Tallinn public transport will operate on a Sunday schedule. On December 31, due to the concert and light show at Vabaduse väljak, the area will be closed to traffic, and buses passing through will be rerouted. However, on New Year’s Eve, January 1, early hours, several lines will run longer to ensure partygoers can get home using public transport.
The city has provided waste sorting stations to its kindergartens to promote environmental awareness among children and teach proper waste separation. During November and December, a total of 349 sorting stations were distributed to 52 kindergartens.
This year, Tallinn will welcome the new year with a concert and light show, foregoing fireworks as part of the celebration. On New Year’s Eve, January 1, early hours, several lines will run longer to ensure partygoers can get home using public transport.
This year, Tallinn will once again welcome the New Year with a concert and light show, skipping fireworks. On the night of December 31 and into the early hours of January 1, public transport on the city's main routes will run later to help everyone get home safely and comfortably.
To ensure environmentally friendly disposal of old Christmas trees, Tallinn has opened 83 collection points where residents can drop off their trees free of charge. Trees can also be taken to waste stations or have them picked up by the local waste management service.
Aktsiaselts Tallinna Linnatransport announces that the winner of the trolleybus tender, announced in the second half of the summer, is the long-established major manufacturer Škoda Group. As a result of the tender, trolleybuses will be produced that can be used in areas without overhead lines, thus ensuring a more flexible and efficient service of the network. The tender includes the procurement of twenty-two 18-meter and eighteen 12-meter trolleybuses, with an option to purchase an additional 30 trolleybuses.
On Saturday, January 11, the late President Arnold Rüütel, who passed away on December 31, will be laid to rest with a state funeral at the Estonia Theatre. Due to the funeral, temporary traffic restrictions and changes will be in effect in Tallinn on January 10 and 11. Police request drivers to follow traffic signs and instructions from officers.
Tallinn aims to enhance residents' environmental awareness and biodiversity through community initiatives and collaboration by supporting urban gardening and environmental projects. This year, a total of €458,000 will be distributed across three funding rounds.
Today, the cornerstone will be laid for the Lasnamäe Circular Economy Center, which will provide residents with convenient opportunities to dispose of waste, repair items, and reuse them. The center supports the city's commitment to more efficient waste management and the broader goal of reducing waste and promoting the sustainable use of resources. The center is scheduled to open in 2026.