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The construction of the lighting solution in the pedestrian tunnels of the Haabersti traffic junction has been completed. The newly installed lights in the Suurhall and Zoo tunnels replicate the movement of people in the walkway and change colour according to the speed of movement.

In order to prevent the spread of the virus, Tallinn started an information campaign last week in those apartment buildings with a high infection rate. In such buildings, residents are provided medical masks which are distributed in the mailbox of each apartment. In order to prevent the spread of the virus, Tallinn started an information campaign last week in those apartment buildings with a high infection rate. In such buildings, residents are provided medical masks which are distributed in the mailbox of each apartment.

A total of 40 historically significant objects were recently illuminated in the Old Town of Tallinn, among others Fat Margaret, Patkuli steps, Kiek in de Kök and Tall Hermann. Now, a free map application and an audio guide have been created for visitors of the light track to learn more about the history of the objects.

Until March 26, parents can submit applications for the appointment of schools of residence for children entering the first grade of Tallinn Municipal School in September this year.

Tallinn Enterprise Centre invites entrepreneurs to seminars organized alongside with Estonian universities, which offer knowledge on business-related topics and enable to develop the skills of entrepreneurship.

With the package of additional support measures proposed by the Tallinn City Government, Tallinn plans to exempt traders, caterers and other enterprises operating in the city's commercial premises across the city from paying rent until the end of April.

The Tallinn City Government is planning an additional package of support measures, which, among other things, entails an exemption from tuition fee for parents of children attending Tallinn kindergartens from 11 March to 30 April.

From this week, the districts of Tallinn will distribute free medical masks to families with many children, low-income single parents, and residents of apartment buildings with a high infection rate.

Tallinn continues to pursue for the title of European Green Capital in 2023, a total of 16 cities across Europe will apply for this year’s title.

On March 10, from 4 pm to 5:30 pm, City Center Government and City Center New Arrivals Council organizes a webinar for English-speaking Talliners on the topic “Waste sorting and recycling in Tallinn”. The webinar features speakers from the Estonian Ministry of the Environment, the Stockholm Environmental Institute and a social enterprise BinFree. Registration closes on March 9th.