From 1 February 2023, Tallinn will raise the minimum wage for creative staff in performing arts institutions, museum staff with scientific and pedagogical aims and librarians from €1,400 to €1,600 per month, or 14.3%.
The Tallinn City Government approved at its meeting on 18 January the regulations that will increase the allowance for private kindergartens from €200 to €264 per child per month from 1 January, and the rate of private kindergarten allowance will increase from up to €200 to €264 per month. The private nursery allowance is paid to nursery schools and the childcare allowance is paid to parents.
On Friday 20 January, Tallinn will host the inaugural conference of the European Green Capital Year for Sustainable Cities "Fantastic Creatures: Making European Cities Safe, Inclusive, Resilient and Sustainable". The opening speeches will be delivered by Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries and Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart.
At the traditional annual conference and thanksgiving event of the Estonian Music Schools Association, Tallinn Music and Ballet School awarded the City of Tallinn the title "Friend of Music Education 2022".
Tallinn Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart will today participate in the international conference "Champion Cities Summit 2023: Champions Think Bold" in Vilnius, which will open the events and celebrations of Vilnius' 700th anniversary week.
For the third time, Tallinn is organizing the Tallinn Talent music competition, which aims to highlight and support musically talented students. The twenty-two best participants will be awarded the title of the city's most talented young musician and a one-off scholarship. Registration for the competition closes on 13 February.
Tallinn Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart met with a delegation from the City of Helsinki, led by Mayor Juhana Vartiainen. The meeting focused on cooperation between the two cities and developing sustainable and durable solutions and boosting economic relations.