Tallinn is adopting a digital transport model that will help predict the mobility needs of the population and make planning of urban transport and urban space in general more efficient.
On Tuesday, January 11, Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart met with Director General of Dubai Municipaliy, Sheikh Dawood Rahman Al-Hajr to discuss the smart city concept and e-solutions, as well as Tallinn as the next European Green Capital.
Tallinn and Tartu in cooperation with a delegation of Estonian IT businesses will host a business seminar on future city solutions in the Estonian Pavilion at Dubai EXPO on January 10. The seminar will be opened by Tallinn Mayor Mihhail Kõlvart.
The funding round, co-led by Tiger Global and Alkeon, joined by existing investors IVP and Accel, brings Veriff’s total funding to 0M and its valuation to .5B, as it aims to expand its global customer base and deliver trusted online identity verifications.
The Tallinn City Government has submitted to the City Council for approval a cooperation agreement between the City of Tallinn and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications to allow the development of the Rail Baltic Ülemiste passenger terminal to proceed.
Estonian Startup Awards 2021 gala took place on January 21, 2022. Over 300 startuppers and impact makers of the sector gathered at Vaba Lava to officially wrap up 2021 and celebrate the biggest wins of the year. Most noteworthily, 8 award trophies found a new home - scroll down to see the FULL SHORTLISTS and WINNERS of Estonian Startup Awards 2021.
The year 2022 will bring close to ninety high-level international competitions to Tallinn, including twenty-one World and European Championships as well as World and European Cups. In total, Tallinn will support hosting international sports events with more than €865,000 this year.
From Sunday 26 December, free rapid antigen testing is provided at the vaccination, counselling and testing centre in Tallinn's Vabaduse Square. The service is intended as an additional preventive measure to reduce the risks of infection before meeting elderly people or people at high risk.
In the field of enterprise, Tallinn's 2022 budget will fund smart city projects and support the green transition process, including the creation of a circular economy centre for advising businesses.
Construction work for the construction of Tondiraba Park in Lasnamäe will start in March. The park will become the largest recreation area in the capital, which will provide plenty of space for both people and nature.