The City of Tallinn is launching a pilot project to provide nightlife venues with GHB rapid tests to promote safer nightlife. A total of approximately 2,000 tests will be distributed.
The Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department, in collaboration with the Pirita District Government, is planning the renovation of Merivälja Park. The goal is to preserve the park's natural charm while offering modern and versatile opportunities for active recreation for visitors of all ages.
At a gala held in Brussels, the president of the European Capitals and Cities of Sport Federation (ACES Europe), Gian Francesco Lupattelli, and European Commissioner for Culture and Sport, Glenn Micallef, presented Tallinn with the title of European Capital of Sport 2025.
In 2024, Tallinn made significant strides in public transport with strategic decisions such as a complete renewal of the trolleybus fleet with battery-powered trolleys and signing a 10-year contract with Tallinna Linnatransport AS to ensure the long-term stability and development of the city’s public transport system. This year also saw the completion of the second phase of the public transport network modernization and the redirection of tram line no. 2 through the Old City Harbour.
The transition of city-owned buildings in Tallinn to local, clean, and efficient district heating has already yielded significant results. Initiated a few years ago, the process has successfully converted the heating systems of several municipal buildings, supporting the city's goal of becoming emission-free and reducing reliance on imported natural gas.
Utility work will be carried out on Uus Street to provide residents with better-quality heating. The city will also build curbless sidewalks to create a shared urban space that is friendly to all road users.
Today, the City of Tallinn and the Avatud Kool SA (Open School Foundation) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a new Estonian-language municipal general education school in Põhja-Tallinn. The agreement confirms the collaboration to create Tallinn Open School, providing a diverse educational offering and additional school places in the area.
According to city planners and demographers, the population of Põhja-Tallinn is projected to grow by about 40,000 people over the next decade. This increase will drive the need for new school and kindergarten places. Estimates indicate that 1,200 primary school places and 670 kindergarten places will be needed in Tallinn.
Starting today, October 28, volunteers will assist in mapping and photographing over a thousand public transport stops in Tallinn for the city’s accessibility information system. The project uses the Crowdsorsa mobile game app, which has been employed in Helsinki to map crosswalks and traffic lights.