As part of its upcoming title year as the European Capital of Sport, Tallinn is marking World Car-Free Day on September 22 with a strong focus on sports.
The City of Tallinn, in partnership with TrackDeep, will conduct a test of a drone detection sensor and radar system on Friday, September 20 at 12 pm near the Kultuurikatel. Residents are invited to bring their drones for flight to test the system’s capacity.
The City of Tallinn has begun informing residents about upcoming street repairs for the next week. At the start of each week, Tallinn updates its social media and website with information about road and street repair works to keep residents informed about developments in their neighborhoods.
Today, representatives from the City of Tallinn, the Ministry of Social Affairs, and the Ministry of Finance met to agree on the next steps for the consolidation of hospitals. The meeting set the timetable, tasks, and objectives for the working group discussions.
The Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department, in collaboration with the Estonian Society for the Protection of Animals (ELS), is organizing the fifth International Animal Welfare Conference. The event will take place from October 4 to 5 at Erinevate Tubade Klubi in Telliskivi Creative City. The conference welcomes all animal enthusiasts, particularly those who work with or care for animals.
From September 19 to 21, the Kadriorg Park will host the 17th edition of the "Wandering Lights" festival, this year themed "The Power of Light." The festival brings enchanting light displays, music, and performances into the autumn evenings.
The City of Tallinn will implement several updates to its public transport network this year to enhance connections between districts and provide more convenient transfer options. Proposed changes were introduced in all districts, and residents were able to provide feedback through the city’s website. Based on this input, some routes were adjusted, and certain plans were abandoned.
Tallinn has been recognized as the world’s top city for delivering digital public services in the UN's 2024 E-Government Survey, sharing the top spot with Madrid. Estonia also remains a global leader in e-services.
The draft planning conditions for the reconstruction of Liivalaia Street and the construction of a tramway are open for public review from September 24 to October 7.