86 collection points across the city for environmentally friendly disposal of Christmas trees now open, with collection lasting until January 31, 2024.
In the first week of January, the Tallinn Welfare and Health Care Department will move to new premises, and most of the staff will be working remotely during this time. From January 8 onwards, the department will be located at Endla 8.
Tallinn's 2024 budget allocates a record €39.9 million for cultural activities and investments, focusing on ensuring everyone can partake in cultural life, irrespective of special needs or economic barriers.
The Tallinn Property Department announced the first phase of a two-part public procurement this week, titled "Procurement and Installation of Generators for Independent Electricity Supply, Part I." This marks the initial step in creating resilience centers in Tallinn and developing backup power systems.
This summer, Tallinn will host the international Tall Ships Races 2024 for the first time, offering 15-25 year-olds the chance to participate in a sailing training program. The city will cover training costs up to €700 per participant, with applications open until February 11, 2024.
Tallinn plans several updates to its public transport network this year, aiming to create more convenient connections between different districts and offer better transfer options. These changes are expected to be implemented in the second half of the year.
Last year, the Tallinn Vital Statistics Department registered 2384 marriages, with the oldest groom being 87 and the oldest bride 79 years old. The most popular months for weddings were July and August, during which over 600 marriages were solemnized. A total of 3609 births were registered, including 48 sets of twins and one set of quadruplets.
Today at its session, the Tallinn City Government presented the Tallinn City Council with a detailed plan for the beach area in the Pirita district, aimed at developing and shaping this area into a flagship beach for the city.
The Tallinn City Government has approved the initiative to draft the "Tallinn Environmental Noise Reduction Action Plan 2024–2028." This plan aligns with the "Tallinn 2035" development strategy and the city's mobility plan, aiming to manage environmental noise within the city, particularly noise resulting from transportation and industry.