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Today, November 28, an extraordinary sight greeted visitors at Freedom Square as two bookmobiles appeared side by side. Tallinn Central Library, now rebranded as Tallinna Raamatukogud (Tallinn Libraries), officially retired its beloved bookmobile, Katariina Jee, after nearly 17 years of service. At the same event, the library introduced its modern successor bearing the same name, which will continue to deliver mobile library services to the city’s residents.

Next year, Tallinn will continue with several significant restoration projects, some of which began this year. The draft 2025 city budget allocates €2.8 million for the restoration of the Toompea retaining wall, bastions, and city wall.

Starting December 1, Tallinn and Harju County will launch a redesigned and more secure Ühiskaart (public transport card), with its price increasing from €2 to €3. Existing Ühiskaart cards will remain valid, and no replacement is required.

Together with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), City of Tallinn hosted a panel discussion titled “Local Perspectives - Cities Leading the Way to Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals” at the World Urban Forum on November 7. The discussion focused on the importance of international and national collaboration in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in urban areas. The panel was moderated by Masha Smirnova, Head of Governance at Eurocities, Europe’s largest network of cities.

The Ministry of Climate, with support from the European Union, is allocating nearly €20 million to Tallinn to build a new tram line to Pelguranna. Combined with the city's contribution, the total investment exceeds €28 million.

The City of Tallinn has joined the President Kaljulaid Foundation’s campaign to raise awareness about the severity of domestic violence and work together to improve the situation. Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, several buildings across Tallinn have been lit in orange, symbolizing collective efforts to create a violence-free future.