From March 1 to March 15, parents in Tallinn can submit applications for assigning a local school for children entering the first grade at municipal schools on September 1, 2024.
Since March 1, parents in Tallinn have been able to submit applications for assigning a local school for children entering the first grade at municipal schools on September 1, 2024. In just four days, over 2,200 applications have been submitted.
The City of Tallinn, in collaboration with partners, aims to establish a non-profit organization that will coordinate the activities of the Kopli volunteer fire brigade. The goal is to support the fulfillment of duties assigned to the fire department in the city, especially in Põhja-Tallinn. If the City Council supports the plan, the volunteer fire brigade will begin operations as early as April.
With the end of the winter break, the construction of the Old City Harbour tramway in the city centre continues, affecting the daily lives and traffic arrangements of many citizens. Tallinn invites businesses to utilize city support measures aimed at mitigating the impact of the construction works.
Tallinn's ice rinks are soon closing for the current season - the ice rinks in Lasnamäe, Mustamäe, and Nõmme will remain open until the end of this week, March 17. The Old Town ice rink will stay open until the end of the month.
Starting Friday, March 15, the reconstruction works of the Tondi railway crossing resume, leading to changes in traffic management and a temporary suspension of tram service in the Tondi area.
Next summer, a new beach building with an observation deck will be built at Stroomi Beach. The plan is to construct a temporary wooden modular house that can be utilized elsewhere upon the completion of a permanent solution.
The spring cleaning in Tallinn has started, and by mid-April, it is planned to clear the remaining leaves, winter road maintenance residue, and debris raised by studded tires from the city roads and streets. First, pedestrian and bicycle paths and public transport stops will be cleaned of granite chips, while cleaning on roads is happening simultaneously.
This summer, for the first time, Tallinn will host the world's largest international sail training regatta, Tall Ships Races 2024, offering young people aged 15–25 the opportunity to participate in a sail training program. Due to high interest and the unique opportunity, organizers have opened a new round for young people to apply to become sail trainees.