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Last year, the Tallinn Vital Statistics Department registered 2384 marriages, with the oldest groom being 87 and the oldest bride 79 years old. The most popular months for weddings were July and August, during which over 600 marriages were solemnized. A total of 3609 births were registered, including 48 sets of twins and one set of quadruplets.

Tallinn plans several updates to its public transport network this year, aiming to create more convenient connections between different districts and offer better transfer options. These changes are expected to be implemented in the second half of the year.

This summer, Tallinn will host the international Tall Ships Races 2024 for the first time, offering 15-25 year-olds the chance to participate in a sailing training program. The city will cover training costs up to €700 per participant, with applications open until February 11, 2024.

The Tallinn Property Department announced the first phase of a two-part public procurement this week, titled "Procurement and Installation of Generators for Independent Electricity Supply, Part I." This marks the initial step in creating resilience centers in Tallinn and developing backup power systems.

Tallinn's 2024 budget allocates a record €39.9 million for cultural activities and investments, focusing on ensuring everyone can partake in cultural life, irrespective of special needs or economic barriers.

In the first week of January, the Tallinn Welfare and Health Care Department will move to new premises, and most of the staff will be working remotely during this time. From January 8 onwards, the department will be located at Endla 8.

Tallinn invites everyone to welcome the New Year at Freedom Square, where the celebration will feature a concert with performances by ensemble LAINE, folk-infused beats of Trad.Attack!, rapper nublu and an innovative light show titled “New Beginning.” Due to the concert, there will be traffic closures in the area and rerouted public transport lines to accommodate the festivities.

In the last quarter of the year, the Tallinn Strategic Management Office, in collaboration with PrügiBinGo, undertook a thorough inspection of mixed domestic waste containers to understand the current state of waste sorting among the city's residents. This survey, which randomly examined 900 such containers over ten observation days, primarily targeted households that have been authorized by district governments to compost at the source.

86 collection points across the city for environmentally friendly disposal of Christmas trees now open, with collection lasting until January 31, 2024.

Starting January 1, 2024, Tallinn Card prices will be updated to ensure the sustainability of the service. The new pricing considers changes in the ticket prices of museums and attractions, VAT, marketing costs, and distribution shares paid to partners.