Tallinn has once again dispatched humanitarian aid to Ukraine, sending five fully-equipped ambulances and medical equipment from the Tallinn Ambulance Service.
Next weekend, on August 24-25, the international triathlon event IRONMAN Tallinn 2024 will take place, resulting in temporary traffic restrictions and changes in public transport routes in both Tallinn and Harjumaa. In Tallinn, the temporary changes will mainly affect the Haabersti district, with parking and traffic restrictions as well as changes to public transport schedules.
From August 26 to 30, asphalting work will take place on Varraku Street in the Lasnamäe district, resulting in temporary changes to bus routes and stop locations for bus lines 31, 44, 54, and 58.
On Sunday, September 15, Pikk Street Festival will take place on Pikk Street in Tallinn's Old Town. In addition to the diverse program, the "Stories of Pikk and Laia Street" audio guide application will be available for festival visitors, offering the chance to explore the area independently.
On Sunday, September 15, the Pikk Street Festival will take place in Tallinn's Old Town, bringing together residents and visitors from Estonia and abroad. The festival offers a range of activities and will open the doors to courtyards that are usually closed to the public.
As part of its upcoming title year as the European Capital of Sport, Tallinn is marking World Car-Free Day on September 22 with a strong focus on sports.
The Tallinn City Government has passed a decision to begin drafting a development document focused on the city's nightlife titled "24-Hour Tallinn 2035."
The City of Tallinn has allocated €14,000 from its reserve fund to support the organization of the "Elukoor" inclusivity concert, which will take place on December 3, marking the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
From July 1-5, a high-level conference of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network is taking place in Braga, Portugal, focusing on the importance of creativity in sustainable urban development. At the conference, the UNESCO Creative Cities Manifesto was signed, emphasizing the central role of culture in the sustainable development of cities.
At the end of August, a new bicycle-sharing service provider, Rekola Bikesharing, will begin operations in Tallinn. The company, which has previously operated in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, is bringing 200 mechanical bicycles to Estonia's capital, marking a new chapter in urban mobility for Tallinn.