At the 16th annual Estonian food industry conference, winners of the "Best Estonian Food Product 2024" competition were announced, where OÜ Vegestar (branded as Thormi) received the traditional Tallinn Special Award for their vegan pâté with black truffle.
Today, the Tallinn City Government decided to propose to the City Council the discontinuation of the Tallinn Sports School, an institution run by the Tallinn Culture and Sports Department, by no later than June 30 of this year. The current responsibilities and commitments to young athletes previously held by the sports school will be transferred to the Tallinn Culture and Sports Department.
Today, the Tallinn City Government decided to submit a draft resolution to the City Council for the discontinuation and commencement of liquidation procedures for the Tallinn Russian Lyceum Foundation (SA Tallinna Vene Lütseum).
Today, the Tallinn City Government appointed the district governors for Kristiine and Nõmme. Starting May 2, Renata Lukk will lead Kristiine, while Karmo Kuri, who also served in this role during the previous administration, will continue as the governor of Nõmme. Both candidates received approval from their respective district councils.
This week marked the start of the process to create a strategic plan for Tallinn’s real estate, led by the Tallinn Property Department and involving representatives from all city sectors. The development of this plan is guided by the “Tallinn 2035” strategy and aims for prudent and sustainable management of city property.
From July 11 to 14, Tallinn will host the world’s largest sailing training regatta, Tall Ships Races, at Lennusadam, Noblessner Harbour, and the Old City Harbour cruise area. Over the course of four days, the harbors will be filled with a festive atmosphere – visitors can explore sailing ships, enjoy performances by Estonia’s top artists, and participate in activities both on land and at sea.
Due to the new phase of the Old City Harbour tramway construction, traffic management will be adjusted around the Linnahall intersection area starting Monday, July 1, and a segment of Rannamäe tee will be temporarily closed to facilitate the construction of a bicycle path.
Tallinn has announced a new international design tender for the Tallinn Hospital, the largest hospital complex in Estonia. The deadline for submissions is October 22.
Starting Monday, August 19, all five tram lines in Tallinn will be back in operation. Tram services had been temporarily disrupted due to the construction of the Old City Harbour tram line and the construction of a grade-separated railway crossing at Tondi.