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This spring, Tallinn allocated a total of just over 400,000 euros in restoration grants to 36 applicants. The maximum grant amount was 35,000 euros, awarded to two projects.

Yesterday, the Tallinn Urban Planning Department honored the owners, architects, and construction companies of historical buildings that were excellently restored and refurbished last year. The awards were presented by Deputy Mayor Madle Lippus and the head of the City Planning Department, Martin Karro.

In May, the Tallinn Waste Centre (Jäätmekeskus) organized two campaigns for the free collection of waste. The hazardous waste and reusable items collection rounds took place on two consecutive weekends, May 11–12 and May 18–19. The large waste free disposal campaign was held from May 6 to 12.

The newly established Kopli Volunteer Fire Brigade is inviting everyone to its Community and Open House Day on June 9.

Tallinn Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski, along with other European city leaders, is calling on future members of the European Parliament and the European Commission to increase funding for urban climate measures. In their joint public letter, the mayors emphasize that direct financial support for cities is necessary to accelerate the green transition, improve quality of life, and enhance cities' capacity to cope with climate change.

To ensure a safer nightlife, Tallinn is supporting the efforts of NGO Ööhaldjad (Night Fairies), a group of harm reduction specialists, increasing their capacity to assist those in need.

On July 1, speed cameras located in the area of the Reidi tee, Narva maantee, and Pirita tee intersection will be activated. These cameras will not only detect speed violations but also those who ignore red traffic lights.

The Tallinn Property Department is set to build a supportive housing facility at Tammsaare tee 135 in Mustamäe, which will offer municipal housing for the elderly, people with disabilities, and young families. Construction work will begin this week and is expected to be completed by August 2025, with a total cost of just over 9.6 million euros.

This week, Tallinn’s Deputy Mayor Kaarel Oja presented the Tallinn City Museum’s development plan to the City Government, which includes the next major cultural investment of the city: the creation of Open Collections.

From June 13 to August 30, Tallinn is opening 38 school stadiums and four sports fields for free public use. Sports equipment boxes, containing items like balls, will be available for borrowing on-site.