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Tallinn’s Mahtra Basic School will become the first municipal school in the city to offer a class based on the principles of the Montessori method of education.

On October 2, during the Tallinn Entrepreneurship Awards gala held at the Seaplane Harbour Museum, this year's best development project, collaboration project, bright starter, tourism achievement, job creator, future solution, and circular economy promoter were announced. Awards were also given for the best applied research projects.

On October 8-9, the Tallinn Social and Healthcare Department will host the first "Integration Window 2024" conference and fair, created specifically for Tallinn residents with a migrant background.

The Tallinn City Government has approved a detailed plan that will allow for the construction of new residential and commercial properties in the Paevälja district of Lasnamäe, situated at the border of the city center, opposite the planned Tallinn Hospital on Narva maantee.

The City of Tallinn is transforming Pärnu maantee into a European-style urban space from Vabaduse väljak to Kiisa Street. The materials for public review are available until October 15. A public presentation will take place on October 10.

The city of Tallinn has begun a thorough analysis to reassess the possibilities for developing an Olympic-sized swimming pool and sports complex in the Tondiraba area of Lasnamäe. Previous attempts to establish the pool with the help of a private partner and the state have so far been unsuccessful.

The Tallinn City Government has made a principal decision to acquire the Kalamaja Primary School property, located at Vabriku Street 18, to address space shortages and the lack of educational placements in Põhja-Tallinn.

On September 30, Tallinn held its City of Music Focus Day, summarizing its third year as a UNESCO City of Music and celebrating International Music Day, observed today, October 1. The event reviewed the city’s accomplishments as a City of Music, introduced future plans with partners, and discussed issues related to the music industry and policies.

On September 26, the international European Cities Against Drugs (ECAD) network workshop was held in Tallinn, focusing on implementing drug prevention measures in Tallinn, Kaunas, and Riga.

The City of Tallinn is allocating €76,630 to 22 music projects as part of its grant program for non-profit activities in the cultural sector, aiming to promote the accessibility and diversity of music.