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Starting from 1 August, several bus line numbers and routes will be changed – the changes will affect lines number 5, 6, 8, 17, 17A, 35, 42, 43, 48, 67 and 68.

In 2021, a rooftop construction examination was conducted on 56 buildings in Tallinn to assess energy-saving possibilities. It was discovered that 28 buildings in the city can support solar power plants.

Tallinn City has successfully reached the end of talks with all landowners in the area for constructing a tram and pedestrian pathway connecting Vanasadama and the Rail Baltic to the Ülemiste Travel Terminal and ensuring its openness to the public.

The city of Tallinn in cooperation with SA Tallinna Hambakliinik, starting 1 August, is offering the opportunity to receive dental health care services costing up to 500 euros for financially disadvantaged seniors. Coverage for dental care expenses can be applied for by Tallinn residents of retirement age who have received need-based support three or more times over the previous year.

Tallinn provides a subsidy for 10–15-year-old children to help them purchase a bicycle under the “Bike to School” programme. The subsidy is granted as a one-time payment and can be up to 100 euros. It is meant for children who have received their cyclist's permits in the year of their application or in the preceding year. Additionally, children can apply for a subsidy of up to 25 euros for purchasing a bicycle helmet.

The City of Tallinn will be organising an entrepreneurship contest for the 20th time this fall, which aims to highlight local entrepreneurs and promoters of entrepreneurship. Participants can choose from seven categories: the year’s best property development project promoting entrepreneurship or tourism, joint project between companies, emerging company, tourism project, job creator, ecological innovation and future solution.

Next weekend, on 5 and 6 August, the international triathlon competition IRONMAN Tallinn 2023 will take place, leading to temporary traffic restrictions and changes in traffic in Tallinn and Harjumaa. In Tallinn, the changes mainly affect the Haabersti district. Parking and car traffic will be restricted, and there will be changes to public transport schedules.

In the upcoming weekend and the following weekend, namely 13-14 May and 20-21 May, Tallinn residents can dispose of both hazardous waste and reusable items during the collection round near their homes.

Deputy Mayor Kaarel Oja visited Odessa, Tallinn’s partner city in Ukraine on 11-14 May and met with the mayor, members of the City Government and local cultural figures. The objective of the meetings was to reaffirm our sustained commitment to supporting Ukraine and Odessa during the ongoing war and deepen our cultural cooperation.

The ‘Place Buzz’ installation competition of Tallinn, the European Green Capital, were chosen as finalists out of 1450 applications by the prestigious pan-European New European Bauhaus contest. The people's favourite will be selected at the contest as well.