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Tallinn has once again dispatched humanitarian aid to Ukraine, sending five fully-equipped ambulances and medical equipment from the Tallinn Ambulance Service.

Water and sewer line construction at the intersection of Tööstuse, Kopli, and Sitsi streets will interrupt tram line No. 1 from August 12 to August 18. During this period, replacement bus service No. 52 will operate. Bus lines No. 3, 26, 26A, and 73 will also be rerouted from August 12 to August 31.

From August 12 to August 18, the Tallinn Waste Centre is organizing a campaign for the free disposal of bulk waste, allowing residents of Tallinn to drop off their large waste items at any of the city’s four waste stations.

Tallinn is developing a comprehensive solution for the reconstruction of Ristiku and Härjapea streets to transform the area into a human-centered urban space with smooth and efficient traffic flow. The presentation of the Ristiku Street main project will take place online on Thursday, August 29, at 17:30, and all interested parties are welcome to attend.

As of today, Diana Lorents has taken up the role of Head of the Communications Department at the Tallinn Strategic Management Office, following her selection through a public competition.

Tallinn has advanced to the semifinals of the 10th European Innovation Capital (iCapital) competition, being the only capital city to make it this far. The winner of the competition will receive a prestigious title along with a €1 million prize to further develop innovation.

From August 29 to September 1, Tallinn will host another vibrant Linnaruumifestival (Urban Space Festival), offering activities and discussions for everyone. In keeping with the city’s maritime heritage, this year's festival will focus on the seaside, with most of the program taking place around the Linnahall area.

Tallinn is preparing to build a bicycle path connecting Poska Street and Reidi tee to enhance the city's cycling network and make walking and cycling more convenient. The public presentation of the main project for the bicycle path between Poska Street and Reidi tee will take place online on Wednesday, September 4 at 17:30.

The Swedbank Tallinn Marathon and Tallinn Autumn Run, taking place next weekend, September 7-8, will bring around 20,000 participants to the streets of Põhja-Tallinn, Kesklinn, and Haabersti, leading to temporary changes in traffic and public transportation.

Tallinn Zoo is testing a new mobile application, NaviLens, throughout August to improve accessibility for visually impaired visitors. The app uses innovative codes readable by mobile cameras to provide important directions and information about attractions. Initiated by the Tallinn Strategic Management Office’s Tourism Department, this project is part of a broader effort to update the city’s signage system.