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Getting to work on 2+4 wheels in Pärnu County

A network of minibus stations with bicycle storage aims to encourage commuters to use public transport

Tartu buses are running on biomethane this year

The introduction of the eco-friendly fuel aims to reduce the environmental impact of transport

Tallinn's Old City Harbor bridge will see the light of day in 2021

The €5 million, EU co-funded project has been delayed by a lawsuit

New police hotline launched in Tallinn

The service creates new jobs, is more cost-effective and will speed up police response to reported violations

How to cut down your own Christmas tree in style

In Estonia you can do it easily and legally using an app

First food sharing cupboard installed in Tartu

The aim is to reduce food waste that amounted to 88 million tons across the EU in 2016

Santa Claus met Grandfather Frost in Narva

The annual event supports border crossing cooperation between agencies and municipal authorities in Estonia and Russia

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Estonian ferries get automatic resuscitation equipment

The devices help crew and passengers to give first aid in the event of cardiac arrest

Harju County local governments oppose 2+2 highways in Estonia

They prefer building less expensive three-lane roads plus high-speed railroad connections

Tallinn to build the largest film industry centre in the Baltics

The first phase of the cooperative project of the City of Tallinn and Tallinn Film Wonderland should be completed by 2022

Tallinn ring road to go smart by 2023

Over one-third of the 5-million-euro project is financed by the Connecting Europe Facility

Smart Pedestrian Crosswalk saves lives in EU cities

The innovative traffic solution is the brainchild of Tartu-based company Bercman Technologies

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Tartu marks Christmas with a Village of Light

A mirror greenhouse transformed into a shining spider web is among the most spectacular sights

Get into the festive spirit with Tallinn Christmas market

Carousels and Santa Claus, hot wine and handicrafts, performances and Old Town strolls lure tourists

Village for adults with autism to spring up in Liikva

Disabled people from nearby Estonian municipalities and Tallinn will live, work and rest in log houses made in Finland

Tallinn charges passive landlords for snow removal

The municipal pilot project starts on 1 December 2019

Tallinn ready to procure 23 new modern trams

The purchase will be complete in two stages – if the city is satisfied with the first 8 vehicles, it will buy an additional 15

Estonia is to electrify its entire rail network by 2028

The task will take 7 years and 300 million euros to complete

Pärnu joins ranks of the European Historic Thermal Towns Association

The organization brings together over 50 cities representing 16 countries

Tallinn and Helsinki to harmonize their public transport networks

The same tickets in Tallinn and Helsinki? Why not, asks Tallinn mayor Mikhail Kõlvart

Tallinn gears up for winter storms

An emergency supplementary budget is being allocated to the Estonian capital

Tartu presents 2030 energy action plan

The plan has been in development since 2018 and features a thorough analysis on how Tartu can meet the challenges of the future

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Narva invests in heritage preservation

Over 800 thousand euros will be allocated for the renovation of Alexander’s Cathedral

Estonian municipality trials citizen budget scheme

North Sakala will allow citizens to allocate 40,000 euros wherever they wish

Tallinn to have an Olympic standards swimming pool

This is the perfect way for the city to foster local swimming talent

Mayor of Tallinn wants to reduce city’s alcohol consumption

Mikhail Kõlvart believes that by imposing restrictions on the sale of alcohol, the city will become safer

Tartu invests further in culture and education

The city is revising its budget following victory in the European Capital of Culture competition

Tallinn’s city media to be completely overhauled

The mayor of the Estonian capital wants to completely redesign the city’s media approach

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- Tallinn
- Economy
Tallinn hosts competition for best businesses and entrepreneurs

The Estonian capital wants to shine the spotlight on its local businesses and how they improve the city
August 23, 2019 21:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Culture
- Tallinn
- Funding
Tallinn planning massive investments for renovation of churches

St. Olaf’s church will receive 350,000 euros for renovations from the municipality
June 17, 2019 17:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Tartu
- Education
- Welfare
Schools in Tartu to be completely renovated

Multimillion-euro investments are planned by the municipality to renovate schools and introduce modern learning practices
June 13, 2019 14:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN
- Tallinn
- Economy
Tallinn with an additional 25.8 million euro for teacher salaries and road maintenance

Higher gains from income taxes allowed the city council to revise their budgeting decisions
May 21, 2019 19:30

Anton Stoyanov
EN

- Tartu
- Transport
Tartu buses are running on biomethane this year

The introduction of the eco-friendly fuel aims to reduce the environmental impact of transport
January 08, 2020 13:00

Plamen Petrov
EN
- Tallinn
- Transport
Tallinn's Old City Harbor bridge will see the light of day in 2021

The €5 million, EU co-funded project has been delayed by a lawsuit
January 02, 2020 20:30

Plamen Petrov
EN
- Estonia
- Tallinn
- Tartu
- Transport
Harju County local governments oppose 2+2 highways in Estonia

They prefer building less expensive three-lane roads plus high-speed railroad connections
December 11, 2019 16:00

Plamen Petrov
EN
- Tallinn
- Innovations
Tallinn ring road to go smart by 2023

Over one-third of the 5-million-euro project is financed by the Connecting Europe Facility
November 28, 2019 15:30

Plamen Petrov
EN

- Tallinn
- Welfare
New police hotline launched in Tallinn

The service creates new jobs, is more cost-effective and will speed up police response to reported violations
December 31, 2019 13:00

Plamen Petrov
EN
- Tartu
- Welfare
First food sharing cupboard installed in Tartu

The aim is to reduce food waste that amounted to 88 million tons across the EU in 2016
December 23, 2019 13:00

Plamen Petrov
EN
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Vote for the best Christmas market in Europe

Is your city among the finalists? There are only a few days left to cast your vote
December 04, 2019 21:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Culture
- Tallinn
Tallinn to build the largest film industry centre in the Baltics

The first phase of the cooperative project of the City of Tallinn and Tallinn Film Wonderland should be completed by 2022
December 03, 2019 13:00

Plamen Petrov
EN

- Tallinn
- Interviews
- Innovations
Jaak Raie, CEO at Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol: Estonian startup ecosystem is vibrant and active

The more you develop, the more you will be interested and able to find and contribute into international cooperation.
February 20, 2019 11:30

Olya Georgieva
EN
- Tallinn
- Interviews
Mayor of Tallinn, Mr. Taavi Aas: In the future we are going to have the whole city digitized

"Innovation has to happen both on small and large scale. Every department in Tallinn city structure does something that is new, innovative and interesting even if they seem small things. "
June 19, 2018 12:30

Olya Georgieva
EN

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Getting to work on 2+4 wheels in Pärnu County

Tartu buses are running on biomethane this year

Tallinn's Old City Harbor bridge will see the light of day in 2021

New police hotline launched in Tallinn

How to cut down your own Christmas tree in style

First food sharing cupboard installed in Tartu

Santa Claus met Grandfather Frost in Narva

Estonian ferries get automatic resuscitation equipment

Harju County local governments oppose 2+2 highways in Estonia

Tallinn to build the largest film industry centre in the Baltics

Tallinn ring road to go smart by 2023

Smart Pedestrian Crosswalk saves lives in EU cities

Tartu marks Christmas with a Village of Light

Get into the festive spirit with Tallinn Christmas market

Village for adults with autism to spring up in Liikva

Tallinn charges passive landlords for snow removal

Tallinn ready to procure 23 new modern trams

Estonia is to electrify its entire rail network by 2028

Pärnu joins ranks of the European Historic Thermal Towns Association

Tallinn and Helsinki to harmonize their public transport networks

Tallinn gears up for winter storms

Tartu presents 2030 energy action plan

Narva invests in heritage preservation

Estonian municipality trials citizen budget scheme

Tallinn to have an Olympic standards swimming pool

Mayor of Tallinn wants to reduce city’s alcohol consumption

Tartu invests further in culture and education

Tallinn’s city media to be completely overhauled

Estonia

Getting to work on 2+4 wheels in Pärnu County

Tartu buses are running on biomethane this year

Tallinn's Old City Harbor bridge will see the light of day in 2021

New police hotline launched in Tallinn

How to cut down your own Christmas tree in style

First food sharing cupboard installed in Tartu

Growth

Tallinn hosts competition for best businesses and entrepreneurs

Tallinn planning massive investments for renovation of churches

Schools in Tartu to be completely renovated

Tallinn with an additional 25.8 million euro for teacher salaries and road maintenance

Smart city

Tartu buses are running on biomethane this year

Tallinn's Old City Harbor bridge will see the light of day in 2021

Harju County local governments oppose 2+2 highways in Estonia

Tallinn ring road to go smart by 2023

Society

New police hotline launched in Tallinn

First food sharing cupboard installed in Tartu

Vote for the best Christmas market in Europe

Tallinn to build the largest film industry centre in the Baltics

Interviews

Jaak Raie, CEO at Tallinn Science Park Tehnopol: Estonian startup ecosystem is vibrant and active

Mayor of Tallinn, Mr. Taavi Aas: In the future we are going to have the whole city digitized

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Tartu buses are running on biomethane this year

Tallinn's Old City Harbor bridge will see the light of day in 2021

New police hotline launched in Tallinn

First food sharing cupboard installed in Tartu

Harju County local governments oppose 2+2 highways in Estonia

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