Residents are receiving bio-waste collection containers
To promote the separate collection of bio-waste, Tallinn is distributing bio-waste collection containers free of charge to everybody interested.
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Residents can have a look at the ideas for a participatory budget that will be put to vote
Next week on 21 November, 114 ideas for Tallinn's 2023 participatory budget will be put to a referendum in the city's districts - already now, residents can find out more about the ideas to be put to the vote in their own districts on the website.
Tallinn pays special attention to improving the energy efficiency of buildings
Tallinn's draft city budget for next year proposes a total of €41 million for operating expenditure and investment in the area of urban assets, with a focus on developing municipal and social housing, supporting housing associations and improving the energy efficiency of city-owned buildings.
Next year's budget brings more environmentally friendly urban spaces
In the vote on Tallinn's 2023 inclusive budget, projects that promote healthy and mobile lifestyles in an urban space close to nature and bring additional amenities to recreational areas were successful.
Crisis and war set the tone in the social field in the closing year
In the social field, the year ended in Tallinn was marked by increased reimbursements for heating and electricity costs and the rise in the cost of living, as well as assistance for war refugees from Ukraine, but also by a number of new grants and the expansion of access to services.
Addressing the educational needs of war refugee children was the biggest challenge for the school network
In the field of education, attention was paid to improving the indoor climate and accessibility of schools and renovating kindergartens, while a major challenge was to solve the educational problems of children of war refugees from Ukraine.
In memoriam - Edgar Savisaar
Edgar Savisaar (31.05.1950 - 29.12.2022) was Mayor of Tallinn twice - from 2001 to 2004 and from 2007 to 2017.
Tallinn opens book of condolences to Edgar Savisaar
A book of condolences for the former mayor of Tallinn, Edgar Savisaar, has been opened in the service hall of the Tallinn City Chancellery on Vabaduse Square.
Nõmme Museum to take part in Museum Sundays
The first free Museum Sunday of 2023 will take place this Sunday, 8 January. The initiative will be joined by the Nõmme Museum, located in the former station building.
Green energy produced from Christmas trees brought to collection points in Tallinn
Tallinn's district governments have set up a total of 79 collection points across the city where old Christmas trees can be given away for free. Collected Christmas trees are not dumped in landfills, but are reused for district heating in the city's houses or to generate electricity.