Tallinn initiated Old Town development plan until 2035
The Tallinn City Government initiated the development document "Tallinn Old Town Development Plan 2023-2035" and established the outline for the development plan.
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Head of Tallinn Education Department to resign on 8 July
By order of the City Government, Andres Pajula, head of Tallinn Education Department, will be relieved of his duties on 8 July 2022.
Heavy fuel oil spills cleaned up on Stroomi beach swimming area
The Rescue Board, in cooperation with the Environmental Board and the Põhja-Tallinn District Government, is cleaning up the pollution of old heavy fuel oil discovered in the central part of Stroomi beach. Until the beach is inspected and cleaned up, swimming on Stroomi beach is strictly not recommended. Going into the water is at swimmers’ own risk.
Tallinn receives third place in the UN’s global E-Government Survey
Tallinn’s e-government services received third place in the UN’s 2022 digital services ranking. Estonia continues to be in first place among European Union member states in providing digital public services.
Third supplementary budget gives additional support to Tallinn Food Bank
Tallinn's third draft supplementary budget, which has been sent to the City Council for approval, includes €38 000 to cover the operating costs of the Food Bank, to cover the increased costs of the food distribution points and to provide additional support for the purchase of basic food items in food parcels.
Mayors of Nordic and Baltic capitals discussed aid to Ukraine
On Wednesday, 5 October, the mayors of the Nordic and Baltic capitals met online to discuss the education of children of Ukrainian war refugees and assistance to Ukrainian cities.
Tallinn wants the 2023 budget to alleviate economic uncertainty for residents
The Tallinn City Government has submitted to the City Council a 2023 city budget with a total amount of 1.14 billion euros, which is 66.5 million or 6.2% more than the 2022 budget. The focus of next year’s budget will be on social security, with most of the investment going into roads, streets and education.
What to do during spring break in Tallinn
Don't just let spring break pass you by, find out what fun activities Tallinn has to offer. In the Botanic Garden you can get acquainted with the (micro)world of plants, in Miiamilla you can learn fun facts in the "Fart Stories" workshops and in the City Museum you can meet bedbugs and dragons. We will be getting smart through games at the Kaja Cultural Centre and queens will be screaming at the Central Library.
Activities of music cities in refugee crisis were discussed at Tallinn Music Week
At the international music and city festival Tallinn Music Week (TMW) last week, representatives from the UNESCO Cities of Music - Tallinn, Norrköping, Katowice and Veszprém - discussed the role of culture and music in addressing the refugee crisis.
Silver Tamm appointed as Tallinn's Finance Director
The Tallinn City Government has appointed the role of Tallinn City Finance Director to Silver Tamm, former Head of Tallinn City Treasury.