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Today, November 8, the Tallinn City Government was visited by mardisandid—traditional folk characters who go door to door to spread wishes of good fortune.

The Tallinn City Government has initiated a detailed plan for the Hobujaama Street 12 and 14 properties and surrounding area in the Kesklinn district. The 1.89-hectare area is located at the corner of Hobujaama and Ahtri streets in the Sadama neighborhood, currently used primarily as a parking lot and city bus layover zone.

The City of Tallinn plans to upgrade the infrastructure on Lauteri Street, create separate lanes for various types of users, and introduce new greenery. These changes aim to improve traffic flow, access to local businesses, and the quality of the environment.

From November 18 to November 24, the Tallinn Circular Economy Center is organizing another campaign, allowing city residents to dispose of bulky waste at city waste stations free of charge.

The Tallinn City Government is set to submit the 2025 city budget proposal to the City Council. The proposed budget totals €1.29 billion, which is €69.9 million (5.7%) higher than the revised 2024 budget. The largest portions of both investment and operational expenses are allocated to education and mobility.

The 2025 city budget prioritizes promoting active lifestyles among Tallinners and developing sports infrastructure, with a total allocation of €36.4 million for operating and investment costs in the sports and physical activity sector.

Tallinn's 2025 city budget allocates €418 million for education, focusing on creating new school places, transitioning to Estonian-language education, and developing and renovating educational institutions.

The 2025 draft city budget of Tallinn maintains its focus on updating vehicles and expanding the public transport network to offer a competitive alternative to private cars.

In 2025, Tallinn’s property management priorities will focus on improving the energy efficiency of apartment buildings and enhancing municipal properties. The city’s budget allocates €45.5 million for operational costs and €22.6 million for investments in this sector.

The green wave implemented on Liivalaia Street in early October has made traffic flow more smoothly for vehicles while maintaining full pedestrian crossings. Control tests conducted this week confirmed the effectiveness of the system as predicted.