The European Green Capital opening will bring to Tallinn representatives of cities from more than 20 countries

The opening events of the European Green Capital, which will take place from today to Saturday, will bring to Tallinn representatives of 57 cities and municipalities from more than 20 countries, including 8 mayors and the EU Commissioner for the Environment, Oceans and Fisheries, Virginijus Sinkevičius. On Thursday, January 19, members of the European Green… Continue reading The European Green Capital opening will bring to Tallinn representatives of cities from more than 20 countries

Green energy produced from Christmas trees brought to collection points in Tallinn

Õismäe tiigi äärest linna traditsiooniline jõulukuuskede põletamine.

Tallinn’s district governments have set up a total of 79 collection points across the city where old Christmas trees can be given away for free. Collected Christmas trees are not dumped in landfills, but are reused for district heating in the city’s houses or to generate electricity. According to Deputy Mayor Joosep Vimm, Christmas trees… Continue reading Green energy produced from Christmas trees brought to collection points in Tallinn

Tallinn – European Green Capital 2023 kicks off with a series of events to share its expertise on sustainability and innovation

The title of European Green Capital will be handed over to Tallinn at the opening ceremony on January 21st by Virginijus Sinkevičius, the EU Commissioner for the Environment, and Éric Piolle, the mayor of Grenoble, European Green Capital 2022. On January 20th will take place the Tallinn European Green Capital Year’s Opening Conference on Sustainable… Continue reading Tallinn – European Green Capital 2023 kicks off with a series of events to share its expertise on sustainability and innovation

Planning for Tallinn is based on the 15-minute city concept

The plans adopted in Tallinn over the past year are based on the principles of sustainable urban planning, in terms of both housing, jobs and services. Heritage conservation and the preservation of existing built heritage also play an important role in creating a sustainable urban space. According to Deputy Mayor Madle Lippus, this year has… Continue reading Planning for Tallinn is based on the 15-minute city concept

Tallinn invites people to give up New Years fireworks and donate to animal shelters

Tallinn Zoo, together with the Estonian Society for the Protection of Animals, the Animal Shelters NGO and the association Loomus, are calling for an end to the use of fireworks during the holidays as it causes great distress to animals every year. “This year, Tallinn has decided to drop New Year’s Eve fireworks and instead… Continue reading Tallinn invites people to give up New Years fireworks and donate to animal shelters

THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD CITY HARBOUR TRAMWAY WILL BEGIN NEXT YEAR

In the draft city budget for 2023, the largest share of the total amount of investments is the reconstruction of roads and streets and major repairs, for which 78.1 million euros are planned. The emphasis is on the reconstruction of important traffic junctions and capital and rehabilitation repairs of streets, bridges and viaducts. “It is… Continue reading THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OLD CITY HARBOUR TRAMWAY WILL BEGIN NEXT YEAR

European Green Capital Tallinn will invest 50 million euros in green areas next year

In the next year’s draft city budget, a total of 50.2 million euros is planned for operating expenses and investments in the field of environmental protection and good order. In addition to the activities related to holding the title of European Green Capital, for example, the maintenance of parks and green areas, which is an… Continue reading European Green Capital Tallinn will invest 50 million euros in green areas next year