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The City of Tallinn has selected three innovative projects through its "Test in Tallinn" program competition, offering residents the opportunity to experience smart city solutions designed to enhance their quality of daily life.

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.

From July 1-5, a high-level conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network is taking place in Braga, Portugal, focusing on the importance of creativity in sustainable urban development. At the conference, the UNESCO Creative Cities Manifesto was signed, emphasizing the central role of culture in the sustainable development of cities.

Due to gutter repairs, the Viru Bus Terminal will be temporarily closed to bus traffic from the beginning of the day on Wednesday, July 10, until the end of the day on July 31. This will affect the routes and stops for bus lines 1, 29, and 40.

For the second consecutive year, Tallinn Strategic Management Office issued an annual publication that reflects on the implementation of "Tallinn 2035" development strategy. The publication summarizes how the city managed to implement strategic goals and cope with challenges during last year.

Since June 1 of last year, all properties and institutions in Tallinn are required to collect bio-waste separately. To promote waste sorting, the city continues to provide free bio-waste containers to single-family homes, semi-detached houses, and residential buildings with 3-9 apartments.

This year, Tallinn hosts and organizes the world's largest sail training regatta, Tall Ships Races, taking place from July 11-14 at Lennusadam, Noblessner Harbour, and the Old City Harbour Cruise Area. The grand maritime festival features a rich and varied children’s program.

Due to construction work, the Mere puiestee bus stop will be closed from July 3, and the Vabaduse väljak stops on Kaarli puiestee towards the city centre will be closed from July 8. The project includes the construction of new bike and pedestrian paths, tree planting, and the reconstruction of water and sewer systems.

Hot weather (above 25ºC) increases the risk of heatstroke, so it’s essential to know how to protect your health and that of your loved ones. Clean drinking water, provided by numerous public water points in Tallinn, plays a crucial role.

Due to the new phase of the Old City Harbour tramway construction, traffic management will be adjusted around the Linnahall intersection area starting Monday, July 1, and a segment of Rannamäe tee will be temporarily closed to facilitate the construction of a bicycle path.