The Tallinn City Government has decided to apply to host the international offshore regatta The Tall Ships Races in 2028, when the event will return to the Baltic Sea.
From 5 February to 16 March, property owners can apply for restoration grants from the Tallinn Urban Planning Department. The grant is available to owners of architecturally valuable buildings, monuments, structures located in heritage or conservation areas, and individual objects of cultural value. An informational session will be held next week to provide further details.
From February 14 to March 4, the Tallinn Bun Fest will take over the city – a unique winter food festival that blends Estonia’s Shrove Tuesday traditions with Tallinn’s world-class café culture.
The Tallinn Education Department has launched a program that provides all municipal school students with a free hot breakfast. The necessary preparations were carried out in January, and as of today, all schools have joined the program. Currently, approximately 4,000 students are taking advantage of this opportunity.
Saturday, January 11, is a national day of mourning to honor President Arnold Rüütel, who passed away on December 31 last year. All Tallinn city institutions will fly the Estonian flag as a mourning flag on this day.
In 2024, 2,370 marriages were registered at the Tallinn Vital Statistics Department, with the oldest groom aged 76 and the oldest bride aged 78. The most popular months for weddings were July and August, with over 300 marriages each month.
Ongoing snowfall has mobilized over 170 maintenance vehicles on Tallinn's streets, with snow removal and anti-slip measures continuing around the clock. Nevertheless, caution is advised as winter weather creates challenging road conditions.
As of May 1, 2024, Tallinn updated its procedure for allocating municipal housing to ensure that housing is provided to those who need it most within a reasonable timeframe. Municipal housing is a temporary support measure designed to assist residents and their families facing difficulties for a specific period.
Tallinn has launched a program offering free educational excursions for school classes and kindergarten groups to city cultural institutions. Each group is eligible for one free visit per year. The initiative aims to expand access to cultural life for children and young people in Tallinn and is available to all local kindergartens, general education schools, and vocational schools.