Tallinn and Tartu develop a combined mobility platform
Tallinn and Tartu signed a contract for the development of ticket application combining different mobility services
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The number of families receiving subsistence benefits in Tallinn increased nearly five times in a year
In Tallinn, more than €15 million in subsistence benefits and €1.23 million in income-related benefits were paid in 2022. Twice as many people in need visited the city's soup kitchens compared to the year before last, with the majority of the new arrivals being elderly people.
Voting for the Parliamentary elections began today
The election week lasts from 27 February until 5 March. All voters are invited to cast their vote for the candidate of their choice either electronically or at a polling station. Exceptionally, a ballot box can also be delivered to your home.
Tallinn supports housing associations financially and with different support measures
This year, the City of Tallinn plans to support housing associations with €1.71 million. Tomorrow 1 March is the deadline for the Yard maintenance grant. All other support measures are accepted all year round until the end of the budget.
The number of hobby schools receiving financial support has increased
This year the City of Tallinn supports hobby schools with €327 500 with the aim to support the recreational education of children aged 7-19.
Tallinn prohibits the use of disposable cutlery from public events
Tallinn City Council adopted new waste management regulations at its Thursday session, one of the aims of which is to switch to reusable cutlery at public events in Tallinn.
Tallinn ice-skating rinks to end their season
Tallinn ice-skating rinks will soon end their season. Lasnamäe, Mustamäe and Nõmme skating rinks will be open until the end of the week. The Old Town skating rink will remain open until the end of the month if the weather conditions allow.
Tallinn changes requirements for organizing trade in the city
Tallinn City Council decided at today's meeting to change the current trade organization - the trade organization requirements will change for all city authorities and the bodies they manage, including Tallinn’s public markets. A new application for the processing of sales permits will also be created.
Tallinn one of the 200 happiest cities in the world
The Institute for Quality of Life, located in London, awarded Tallinn with a bronze award, placing Tallinn at 130th place in the 200 Happiest Cities ranking.
Residents of Tallinn want to visit the city’s cultural events more than they are able to
Residents’ satisfaction with the selection of cultural events taking place in Tallinn has returned to a level as high as it was before Covid-19 but the opportunities to visit these events as much as wanted is in a downward trend. The most popular cultural events organised by the city are Tallinn Old Town Days and Tallinn Maritime Days.