The cooperation on the sustainable development of European cities will be led by Tallinn
Tallinn will lead the newly launched network of 19 European cities, which aims to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals at the local level.
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Tallinn, ICF’s Intelligent Community of the Year, Launches “Green Global City” Initiative
Tallinn is focused on environmental sustainability, one of six Factors in the ICF Method defining success for cities and regions in the 21st Century.
Tallinn signed the European Green City Accord
The Mayor of Tallinn, Mihhail Kõlvart, signed Tallinn's accession to the European Green City Accord, which sets objectives for the city's air, water, noise, biodiversity and circular economy.
To ensure the water quality in beaches, bathing of animals in Kopli Bay is prohibited
Until the end of the swimming season, it is prohibited to wash and bathe animals in Kopli Bay in order to ensure the proper quality of seawater and its safety for human health.
The government approved an order concerning the gradual easing of COVID-19 restrictions
From 17 May, groups of up to 25 people are allowed to attend public events and meetings and entertainment venues outdoors. People can visit outdoor public saunas, spas, swimming pools, and water parks, provided that the number of participants does not exceed 25 people per group.
Tallinn Day events to start with a street sweepers’ parade
On Tallinn Day, May 15, the traditional washing of the city streets will take place, which also marks the finish of this year’s Urban Maintenance Month. The street sweepers will start moving from Pirita road towards the city centre at 8 am.
Tallinn Botanical Garden opened the newly renovated Palm House
Today, on June 8, the thoroughly renovated Palm House was officially reopened in the Tallinn Botanical Garden at Kloostrimetsa tee 52.
Tallinn has a diverse cultural program in place for the summer
Despite the fact that The Tall Ships Races 2021 will be postponed to 2024, the city will be holding a grandiose maritime festival and several other traditional summer events.
A campaign calls for companies to provide tap water instead of bottled water
The City of Tallinn, Estonian Hotel and Restaurant Association and Tallinna Vesi Ltd. have launched a campaign that invites eco-friendly catering facilities to offer their customers tap water instead of bottled water.
‘The Tall Ships Races’ postponed to 2024, Tallinn holds a maritime festival instead
The world's largest training regatta ‘The Tall Ships Races’ will not take place this year due to COVID-19 restrictions and the ongoing spread of the pandemic. The regatta will return to the Baltic Sea in 2024. Instead, Tallinn will be holding an impressive maritime festival in the five ports of Tallinn this summer, taking place in 16-18 July.