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Tallinn's 2024 participatory budgeting vote continues for four more days, with the deadline for casting votes being midnight on Sunday, December 3. As of today, approximately 5,430 Tallinn residents have already voted for their favorite projects.

This November, Tallinn commenced the construction of its first circular economy center in the Kristiine district, with plans underway for another center on the property at Punane 68a in Lasnamäe.

Bus routes No. 5, 32, and 57 will add a city centre-bound stop at Liiva on Männiku Road, providing more convenient connections to Liiva train station.

Following a successful pilot project this year in cooperation with electric scooter rental services Bolt and Tuul in Tallinn, the city plans to expand scooter parking areas next year. The aim is to organize parking for micro-mobility vehicles in a way that is safer for pedestrians.

Since the start of the participatory budgeting vote on November 20, a total of 3,031 residents have already cast their votes. The voting period...

The first transnational meeting of the 'Cities After Dark' network within the URBACT program took place on November 13-15 in Braga, Portugal, bringing together experts and leaders from various cities to discuss innovative strategies related to the nightlife of cities.

The annual City Council Scholarships were awarded to master's and doctoral students at the Jaan Poska House yesterday. A total of 15 scholarships amounting to €36,000 were granted.

The ninth annual free Sports Morning event brought 634 people to the sports centers and winter swimming centers. In addition, over 3,800 students and preschool children participated in the "Sports Minute" challenge.

The focus of Tallinn's 2024 budget in the transportation sector is on renewing the fleet, developing and modernizing the network, and increasing the eco-friendliness of public transport. Tallinn residents will continue to have access to free public transportation, and night bus service will become a permanent feature. Additionally, the salaries of bus, tram, and trolleybus drivers will increase by 15% next year.

November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This year, several cultural institutions in Tallinn are joining the campaign to raise awareness of domestic violence.