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Tallinn to establish 44 polling stations for upcoming local elections
The Tallinn City Government has approved the locations of polling stations for the 2025 local elections. The updated list reflects voters’ preferences for casting their ballots in shopping centres, improved accessibility, and participation rates in previous elections. Polling stations with fewer than 600 voters will be merged with others. In total, 43 physical polling stations will be open across Tallinn, with one additional station designated for organising voting at the voter's location.
Free legal advice available in April in Kesklinn, Lasnamäe and Haabersti
The City of Tallinn continues to offer free legal advice to residents in every district according to a set schedule. The next consultation dates are 3 April at the Kesklinn Social Centre, 10 April at the Lasnamäe District Government, and 17 April at the Haabersti Vaba Aja Keskus – all between 9:00 and 13:00.
New circular economy center in Lasnamäe to support more sustainable everyday choices
Today, the cornerstone will be laid for the Lasnamäe Circular Economy Center, which will provide residents with convenient opportunities to dispose of waste, repair items, and reuse them. The center supports the city's commitment to more efficient waste management and the broader goal of reducing waste and promoting the sustainable use of resources. The center is scheduled to open in 2026.
First year of Tallinn City Government: targeted reforms and high-impact investments
One year after taking office in April 2024, the Tallinn City Government marks its first full year of work. Over the past year, the city has launched a number of major reforms to improve management efficiency, make public services more accessible and of higher quality, increase transparency, and invest strategically in the living environment and civil protection.
Tallinn to offer free legal counselling on 20 dates this year
The City of Tallinn will once again offer free legal counselling to residents in 2025, with consultation days scheduled in each city district. The next counselling sessions will take place on 19 March from 9:00–13:00 at the Põhja-Tallinn District Government and on 21 March from 9:00–13:00 at the City Centre Social Centre.
10 Tallinn high schools to offer kood/Jõhvi programming courses starting this fall
Tallinn Education Department and international programming school kood/Jõhvi are launching a partnership to offer three Estonian-language programming courses to ten Tallinn high schools starting from the next academic year. The first course – an introduction to programming – was presented on Wednesday, which students at Tallinna Tehnikagümnaasium have already started taking at their own pace since last week.
Temporary traffic changes due to construction work on Odra Street
From March 5 to June 15, construction work will take place on Odra Street, temporarily closing the street to traffic. Bus lines no. 54 and 67 will be rerouted. Access will be maintained for local residents, pedestrians, and cyclists.
10th MELT Innovation Forum explores Estonian companies' global growth opportunities
On April 15, the 10th MELT Innovation Forum will take place at Tallinn’s Creative Hub (Kultuurikatel), focusing on business growth and exploring how Estonian companies can succeed in foreign markets. Together with top industry experts, the event will seek answers to key questions: how to start exporting, how to strengthen Estonian companies’ position in the global market, and how to build a sustainable international business.
Construction to begin at Gonsiori-Vesivärava intersection on February 25
The City of Tallinn will build pedestrian and cycling paths on Gonsiori Street between Vesivärava and Laagna tee, while Tallinna Vesi will reconstruct the stormwater collector and drainage system near the intersection.