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 construction work that started in June to build a pedestrian tunnel at the intersection of Paldiski maantee and Tehnika Street is nearing completion, and the tunnel is now open for public use.
Tallinn, the European Capital of Sport 2025, is inviting cycling enthusiasts to join a relaxing bike tour through neighboring municipalities on Saturday, October 5. The 25-kilometer ride will follow a route through Rae, Kiili, Saku, and Saue parishes, with a steady, easy pace for riders of all levels.
The City of Tallinn is allocating €76,630 to 22 music projects as part of its grant program for non-profit activities in the cultural sector, aiming to promote the accessibility and diversity of music.
The Tallinn City Government is proposing to the City Council to merge several institutions and services managed by the Tallinn Welfare and Healthcare Department. The aim of this consolidation is to ensure a unified, high-quality social services system while optimizing management costs.
This month, the design and construction of the Stroomi beach facility will begin in Põhja-Tallinn. According to the contract signed between the Tallinn Property Department and EstNor OÜ, the beach facility is expected to be completed by the summer of 2025.
Today, on October 9, the first meeting took place between the City of Tallinn, the Tallinn Educational Personnel Union, the Tallinn School Leaders' Association, and the Tallinn Early Childhood Education Leaders' Association. The goal was to discuss ways to improve the salaries and working conditions of teachers in the capital city by 2025.
Today, on October 10, the Tallinn Hospital Development Foundation’s council met to discuss the positions presented to the city by the Estonian Association of Architects (EAA) regarding the preliminary design of Tallinn Hospital. As a result of the discussion, the council decided to commission an additional international and independent architectural review. Consequently, the deadline for submitting bids for the Tallinn Hospital design tender has been extended to January 20, 2025.
Tallinn, as the European Capital of Sport 2025, aims to generate positive and lasting value throughout its title year, encouraging residents to be more active and lead healthier lives.
This winter, the City of Tallinn will increase its snow clearing operations on sidewalks in the Kesklinn and Põhja-Tallinn districts, while maintaining the usual scope in other districts.