In the recently begun school year, 48,700 students started their studies in 58 Tallinn municipal general education schools. A school place is guaranteed for all students living in Tallinn whose parents have applied for it.
Tallinn, UNESCO City of Music and Eesti Kontsert’s successful concert program will bring 27 concerts to 27 different schools this season. The first concerts start today, November 1, and will last until the end of December.
Young people between the ages of 16 and 26 can buy UNESCO City of Music youth tickets for this week’s Jazzkaar concerts at significantly lower prices than usual.
This summer, from July 11 to 14, Tallinn has the honor of hosting the world's largest sailing training ship regatta, the Tall Ships Races. To facilitate the organization of this summer's biggest event, the city invites all individuals aged 16 and older to apply as volunteers for the maritime festival.
November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This year, several cultural institutions in Tallinn are joining the campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence.
Today, the Tallinn City Government appointed the district governors for Kristiine and Nõmme. Starting May 2, Renata Lukk will lead Kristiine, while Karmo Kuri, who also served in this role during the previous administration, will continue as the governor of Nõmme. Both candidates received approval from their respective district councils.
Today, the Tallinn City Government decided to propose to the City Council the discontinuation of the Tallinn Sports School, an institution run by the Tallinn Culture and Sports Department, by no later than June 30 of this year. The current responsibilities and commitments to young athletes previously held by the sports school will be transferred to the Tallinn Culture and Sports Department.
Today, the Tallinn City Government decided to submit a draft resolution to the City Council for the discontinuation and commencement of liquidation procedures for the Tallinn Russian Lyceum Foundation (SA Tallinna Vene Lütseum).
At the 16th annual Estonian food industry conference, winners of the "Best Estonian Food Product 2024" competition were announced, where OÜ Vegestar (branded as Thormi) received the traditional Tallinn Special Award for their vegan pâté with black truffle.