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Starting today, groups of at least 10 people in Tallinn who wish to get vaccinated against COVID-19 can invite vaccinators near their home, workplace or, for example, a singing choir. The aim of the project initiated by Lääne-Tallinn Central Hospital is to bring vaccination closer to the people and if the initiative proves successful, it can be extended to other regions of Estonia.

People who care about the environment and biodiversity are welcome to think along and have a say at Tallinn's first climate picnic this Saturday, July 24 from 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm in the Pikakari beach area.

At the end of this week, 16-18 July, the most magnificent Estonian sea party will take place in the Old City Harbour cruise area, Patarei sea fortress, Seaplane Harbour and the Noblessner seafront quarter, where artists from Estonia and the rest of the world will provide entertainment on land and at sea. Outdoor cafes, children's areas, a design street are open on the occasion and a sea taxi will provide transport from harbour to harbour.

By the regulation of the Tallinn City Council, the city will reimburse the connection fee when joining the public water supply and sewerage system for residential buildings with a permit issued before 2011. In order to receive compensation, an application must be submitted to the Tallinn Environmental and Public Utilities Board.

Tallinn, Helsingborg (Sweden), Krakow (Poland), Sofia (Bulgaria) are the four finalists for the title of European Green Capital 2023. The winners will be revealed at the official Awards Ceremony taking place on 9th of September in Lahti, Finland.

In October 2020, the Tallinn Social and Health Care Department, in cooperation with the Tallinn Ambulance and the Tallinn Children's Hospital, launched a home doctor pilot project, the aim of which is to proovide medical care to sick children aged 0–12. In July and August, the project will be suspended and resumed in September.

Starting today, on June 26, it is possible to see live broadcasts of the European Football Championship on the outdoor screen of Vabaduse Square in Tallinn. You can watch all the future thrills of the tournament and the programs of ERR Football Studio on the big screen.

On Monday, June 28, renovation works of the intra-quarter roads of the City Centre district will begin by order of Tallinn Environment and Public Utilities Department. In the course of the works, the asphalt pavement of the streets and sidewalks will be renewed, the dilapidated curbs will be replaced and the wellheads within the determined area will be repaired. Tree pruning and landscaping work are also performed.

According to the European Environment Agency, Tallinn ranks 4th in Europe in terms of the quality of urban air, closely following Umeå, Sweden; Tampere, Finland and Funchal, Portugal.

In the June episode of Tallinn Talks , we bring you the latest city news and discuss celebrating Pride Month in Tallinn with Canadian/Estonian...