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Local and national authorities worked tirelessly together to make the investment possible
Upgrade efforts will last throughout the year
The coronavirus pandemic undid years of work by local authorities in solving longstanding issues
The participatory budget initiative is gaining ground across Lithuania
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
Alongside the vote for the budget, the Slovak capital also issued a ban on gambling in the city
The “Hello Espoo” project is aimed at providing increased support to the constantly growing non-Finnish population of the city
This is part of the FORWARD project funded through the EU Horizon 2020 framework
Several services are now available in a digital format in the Greek capital in a bid to avoid and reduce queues
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
It was constructed as part of an EU-funded collaboration
Today Czechia and Slovakia celebrate new beginnings
This Bulgarian municipality prepares its kids for the professions of the future
Launched by the local government, the service will allow everyone to get additional information on different kinds of sports and activities in the city
This comes after a new contract has been signed and a larger budget has been approved
The centre will help migrants and refugees better integrate into Greek society
The expected effect is a reduction in carbon emissions and lighting costs
They are still uncommon in Poland
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EU institutions are shining the spotlight on one of the most sustainable mobility options
The Semmelweis area will be preserved and made use of for educational and social purposes
The expansion of cycling infrastructure is a key priority for local authorities in the Austrian city
Twelve EU destinations make the Top 50 list of must-go places for remote workers compiled by Big 7 Travel magazine
University of Tartu basketball team and Tartu Marathon Club will get the largest share of grants
Measures mirror those already in place in Ida-Viru County and will be in effect at least until 17 January
The smoke sauna tradition is inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
A selection of the best solutions showing that EU cities can solve big issues with restricted resources
10 000 Santas will be raising funds for UNICEF
The local government has planned a vast range of activities that will complement their previous initiatives and projects
Tougher additional measures will be imposed in Ida-Viru county
Restaurants and entertainment venues will have to close earlier; shops must be full at maximum 50 percent
They include mandatory mask wearing in public indoor places, social distancing measures and additional curbs in epidemic hotspots
The document has been created with the invaluable participation of 5000 residents
Trans-border cooperation has resulted in a long nurtured dream of a skating rink in the heart of the city becoming reality
A new law regulating the use of light vehicles in Estonia makes speeding and obstructive parking punishable
Estonia enjoys the lowest 14-day coronavirus rate in Europe
Local companies find clever ways to survive the hard times
Interview with Urmas Sukles, Mayor of Haapsalu in Estonia
Despite a rise in Covid-19 cases, the situation seems under control
Interview with Triin Varek, Mayor of Rakvere in Estonia
Tartu was the first local government in Estonia to introduce a participative budget in 2013
The car-free main street project has been put on hold amid growing car traffic and decreasing use of public transport in Estonia’s capital
All participants in the largest sports event in Estonia will wear face masks, while foreign runners and amateurs compete online
The no-entry list will be expanded in the future, economic sanctions found to be counterproductive
Interview with Toomas Järveoja, Mayor of Elva in Estonia
Cycling has become increasingly popular in recent months and the city wants to accommodate all those who have taken it up
No need to keep the volume down at this library
Interview with Priit Värk, Mayor of Paide in Estonia
You can visit Science Town on Toome Hill free of charge any weekend until 30 September
The trail is a part of a public space concept, based on biodiversity and nature-centered solutions
A section of the busy Freedom Avenue has been converted into a leisure zone for a month
The outdoor screen in Tartu Town Hall Square will be paired with a virtual cinema hall
The Estonian capital is set on an all-renewable energy public transport fleet by 2035
The move is supported by housing associations, but the state is cautious
The coronavirus emergency in Estonia ends, some restrictions remain
Dijon, Grenoble, Tallinn and Turin proceed to the final stage of the competition
The option which targets new and occasional users will be available in the second half of May
The government banned all public events in the country in May and June
Estonian municipalities want the government to remake its tourism crisis support package
The government has denied any intentions to make state roads a responsibility of municipalities
Here are also some suggestions on events for companies and policymakers that might be interested in attending
The Green Destinations organization works for enhancing destination sustainability, market visibility, and tourism quality
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a surge in fake news. Librarians can help you out
Kids can also practice reading aloud with the librarian
Estonia is to receive €295 million in structural funds to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus pandemic
Delta building of the University of Tartu is the citizen’s favourite
Tartu Song Festival was recognized as cultural event of the year
The Estonian capital joins two strategic partners for the project worth about EUR 300 million
A draft amendment to the Traffic Act imposes regulations on the use of all "light electric vehicles"
Residents voted the sharing system the most important deed of 2019
Finnish competition authorities are currently reviewing the venture, delaying its implementation
These are some of the steps to increase the allure of already free public transport in the Estonian capital
Six cities will be using Artificial Intelligence on their path towards carbon neutrality
The call follows the government's decision to upgrade the fleet amidst growing train traffic in Estonia
The introduction of the eco-friendly fuel aims to reduce the environmental impact of transport
The €5 million, EU co-funded project has been delayed by a lawsuit
The service creates new jobs, is more cost-effective and will speed up police response to reported violations
The aim is to reduce food waste that amounted to 88 million tons across the EU in 2016
They prefer building less expensive three-lane roads plus high-speed railroad connections
The first phase of the cooperative project of the City of Tallinn and Tallinn Film Wonderland should be completed by 2022
Is your city among the finalists? There are only a few days left to cast your vote
Over one-third of the 5-million-euro project is financed by the Connecting Europe Facility
The innovative traffic solution is the brainchild of Tartu-based company Bercman Technologies
A mirror greenhouse transformed into a shining spider web is among the most spectacular sights
Carousels and Santa Claus, hot wine and handicrafts, performances and Old Town strolls lure tourists
The municipal pilot project starts on 1 December 2019
The task will take 7 years and 300 million euros to complete
The purchase will be complete in two stages – if the city is satisfied with the first 8 vehicles, it will buy an additional 15
The same tickets in Tallinn and Helsinki? Why not, asks Tallinn mayor Mikhail Kõlvart
An emergency supplementary budget is being allocated to the Estonian capital
The plan has been in development since 2018 and features a thorough analysis on how Tartu can meet the challenges of the future
This is the perfect way for the city to foster local swimming talent
Mikhail Kõlvart believes that by imposing restrictions on the sale of alcohol, the city will become safer
The city is revising its budget following victory in the European Capital of Culture competition
The mayor of the Estonian capital wants to completely redesign the city’s media approach
The National Broadcasting Complex as well as the National Library are up for renovation in the Estonian capital
The Estonian capital wants to shine the spotlight on its local businesses and how they improve the city
It will be used for short trips to and from the city centre
This step is a first in Estonian healthcare
For a few days, the Estonian capital’s Old Town is transformed into a medieval Hanseatic city
A mobile VR headset accompanied by a guide in 6 languages will navigate visitors of the city
The free screenings of cinema classics are part of a larger EU initiative for restoration of cultural heritage. Learn more
St. Olaf’s church will receive 350,000 euros for renovations from the municipality
Multimillion-euro investments are planned by the municipality to renovate schools and introduce modern learning practices
Take part in the sixth consecutive Tallinn charity pet procession this Saturday 8 June
One of the most important traditions in Estonia, the Estonian Song Festival is turning 150 this year and its birthplace – the city of Tartu, is throwing a celebration
Higher gains from income taxes allowed the city council to revise their budgeting decisions
The rail tunnel connecting Finland and Estonia will cost 15 billion euro
510 electric bikes, 240 regular ones and 69 bike-sharing stations await citizens of Tartu
Due to the lack of office space, the Tallinn-based agency aims for large-scale reconstruction that involves demolition of surrounding buildings
After being sworn in at the start of April, Tallinn's new mayor is doing some administrative spring cleaning
Thanks to a surprisingly generous amount of state support, Tartu will be able to restart some dormant projects.
170 artists from 28 countries have been confirmed in the three-day music programme
The exposition introduces the digital services the state provides in Estonia
In 2019 the country celebrates 101 years of freedom
The more you develop, the more you will be interested and able to find and contribute into international cooperation.
The London Evening Standard picks Tallinn as the best Valentine’s Day destination
Representatives of tech giants Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Taxify and Spotify will gather in Tallinn to discuss the future of European tech scene
The aim of the centre is to help non-native speakers to develop their language skills and participate in the society more fully
The state-owned Estonian energy group Eesti Energia and the Tallinn public transport company Tallinna Linnatranspordi AS are to cooperate in developing electric transport and testing electric buses
The robots can carry up to 10 kilograms, enough for a few bags of shopping
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