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Hundreds of citizens took part in the voting process to determine the best of the best in local leadership
The Danish Municipality is recycling surplus concrete to form habitats for marine creatures
This happened after the archipelago received less from the national budget
The essence is to stay mindful and take care of what you’ve got
This happened after the archipelago received less from the national budget
Hundreds of citizens took part in the voting process to determine the best of the best in local leadership
Volocopter, the company, sees this as their promise for a new logistics supply chain and a bid for affordable urban air mobility
Easy Park has found the world’s 150 most intelligent cities
You can get one of them for free in some of the large cities
The automated Digital S-Bahn can allow trains to depart with less than 90 seconds apart
It is one the world’s tallest structures of this kind
Seems fitting given that its name is derived from the Italian word for ‘wind’
The project has been made possible by an amendment to the Planning and Development Act allowing street lighting poles in Ireland to be used for EV charging
Volocopter, the company, sees this as their promise for a new logistics supply chain and a bid for affordable urban air mobility
The project is part of the renovation of Janko Kráľ Park, one of the oldest in Central Europe
In an age of environmental hyper-awareness, this piece of industrial heritage surely stands out
It’s been 172 years since the great composer's last performance
The celebration will certainly live up to the occasion
After years of work, both local governments can rejoice at their newfound notoriety as sports hotspots in Europe
The local government recognises the pencils as a fun and effective way to tackle racism at an early age
It is not such an easy decision when considering economic benefits against social harm
The not-for-profit organisation offers a safe space for dialogue, giving individuals the chance to unjudge someone
After years of work, both local governments can rejoice at their newfound notoriety as sports hotspots in Europe
The materials and software have been created by local company Praktikal Education OÜ
The selection pays homage to overlooked Soviet-era architecture
Dear Tallinn – Stories of our Neighbour will be on display from 15 October until 27 February
Cleveron 701 is Europe’s first driverless courier with a license to operate on public streets
Estonia’s capital will collaborate with Tartu in the development of green city principles, meanwhile ushering visitors to the 2024 European Capital of Culture city
Despite ballooning cost, Lithuania hopes that Rail Baltica will be completed on schedule by 2026
The Tallinn Film Wonderland campus may be completed within two years at an estimated cost of EUR 13.6 million
The Estonian capital has been chosen among the other three finalists - Helsingborg, Krakow and Sofia
Organizing the vaccination process effectively and quickly is impossible without involving the local government, they believe
The two-month long test runs are part of the pan-European project Ride2Autonomy
Service providers must request Covid-19 certificates from clients or participants
On 20 August 1991 Estonia declared its independence from the USSR
Socks in the colours of the national flag will be gifted to babies born after 20 August at Tartu University Hospital
Parasitic architecture is the focus of this year’s artistic event
The European Union’s average solar power production reached the 10% milestone, and there are eight countries going well above that mark
Estonia reintroduces masks in public transport, drastically reduces participation in events without infection control
The changes are effective from 2 August and apply to activities which do not require immunity checks
The new facility follows the UN’s sustainable development goals to strike a balance between the needs of cruise operators and local communities
The event has proved popular, but the location might be wrong, with diverted traffic leading to more pollution
Medieval Days festival will take place from 8 to 11 July 2021 AD
The aim is for the city to achieve herd immunity by this autumn
The elegant and demanding structure will likely be completed in the summer of 2023
It is the first time that the Nordic country has ranked at the top of the SDG Index
Day trippers to the Baltic country can skip quarantine if tested, vaccinated or reconvalescent
A project invites foreign embassies to present their nature and culture at the Garden
A joint centre would operate under a single management in two cities; the service would cut costs and emissions
Guests who book two consecutive nights get a third night for free as well as a free 24-hour Tallinn card
Changes concern the 2+2 social distancing rule, as well as attendance limits on sports, recreational, cultural and catering establishments
From 24 May, cafés and restaurants will start serving customers indoors
Universities and colleges will remain on remote learning till the end of the academic year
The Baltic state is set on becoming the world’s first with a fully digital waste management monitoring system
The facility will be located in the historic Skoone bastion area close to the Old Town
Last year’s project provided a boost to the local economy and new kind of entertainment to residents and guests
Finland and Estonia signed a memorandum of understanding on 26 April
Outdoor training will resume; shops, eateries and schools will reopen with strings attached
The plan proposes a 4-tier system of risk levels and actions to be taken by businesses, organizations and persons to prevent lockdowns
Estonia’s capital has unveiled its climate strategy and is leading a network of 19 European cities on track to sustainable development
The unique lighting solution makes the underpasses of Haabersti roundabout visually appealing and exciting for pedestrians
One of the best preserved medieval cities in Europe can be rediscovered thanks to the Vaata Vanalinna project
Sweden, Finland, Austria, Estonia, and Norway rank at the top of Euromonitor International’s Sustainable Travel Index
The new contact-reducing measures will apply for a month from 11 March
All cross-country skiing fans will be able to participate in the cancelled event on routes of choice after registration
The Baltic country has the second highest rate of infections in Europe
By supporting the plant-growing projects, the city wants to increase environmental awareness
The winners to the prestigious distinction will receive one million euros for environmental initiatives
The city government will have a say on the private plan to build a new residential quarter complete with an opera house and recreational facilities
The theme of 2021 Animist Tallinn is “Animation and Anthropology”
This Covid-stricken year, the feast day of the Patron Saint of love will be marked in a more muted, home-bound way
In five of eight districts, voters have given preference to health trail and mobility infrastructure
23 restaurants in the Estonian city offer three-course special menus with predominantly local ingredients for the month-long culinary event
This comes in response to a downward infection trend in epidemic hotspots Harju and Ida-Viru counties and a rise in numbers in the South
The city government has set the goal of increasing the proportion of environmentally sustainable modes of travel in urban traffic
Relaxation concerns restaurants and cafes, indoor sports and training, hobby education, and museums
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
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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
