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The Tallinn Property Department will remove Soviet Union symbols from the Nõmme District Government building located at Valdeku 13, which was constructed in the 1950s.

The Tallinn City Government has initiated a detailed plan for the former Hiiu Grain Elevator area in Nõmme to transform the former industrial site into a modern and multifunctional community center.

The Tallinn City Government has submitted a draft decision to the City Council for the adoption of a detailed plan for the Pikaliiva 69 property and its surrounding area in Haabersti District.

The construction of the new Kullo Hobby Center building is set to begin soon. Tallinn Property Department has signed a contract with AS Merko Ehitus Eesti for the construction of the building and officially handed over the construction site to the contractor today. This will be a significant multi-functional building for the Kristiine district, providing both learning spaces for the hobby school and broader community use.

Today, the Haabersti Perepesa opened its doors, welcoming all families in Tallinn from pregnancy through their child’s early school years. Perepesa provides guidance and support for parenting, mental well-being, and family relationships.

In 2024, the Tallinn Urban Planning Department continued implementing organizational changes that have resulted in a faster and higher-quality processing of detailed plans. The initiation process has been simplified, the register has been updated, and a management dashboard has been introduced, providing a systematic foundation for identifying and addressing bottlenecks.

The Tallinn City Government is preparing to consolidate the management of the Tallinn Creative Hub, Salme Cultural Center, and Vene Cultural Center under a single administration. As part of this restructuring, St. Catherine’s Church—a renowned venue for cultural events—will also be integrated into the new structure. The planned merger is set to take place during the summer, between cultural seasons.

Starting in the fall of 2025, five schools transitioning to Estonian-language education in Tallinn will, for the first time, open classes where instruction is conducted at the mother-tongue level of Estonian. These classes are offered through citywide enrollment, meaning children are not automatically assigned to these classes. The decision to enroll a child in one of these classes rests with the parents.

Flu cases have been increasingly common this season, and in some instances, the illness can have severe consequences. Tallinn invites everyone to protect their health. On January 17, several vaccination points across the city will be open for flu vaccinations.

The usage of night buses operating year-round since January 2024 has remained stable. The most popular routes are Mustamäe and Lasnamäe.