🇪🇪 Tallinn News and Events - Wed 23 Apr 🇪🇪

Find out the latest news and weekly events.

Apr 23, 2025

Wednesday: ☁️ 11°/3°⏐ Sunrise 5:43 - Sunset 20:57 ☁️

Thursday: 🌤️ 7°/1°⏐ Sunrise 5:40 - Sunset 20:59 🌤️

Good morning Tallinn! Find below the latest news and the coolest events in the city 💛

🗞️ News For You

🍺 Alcohol

The Estonian government is considering easing rules to let under-18s handle alcohol in retail—like stocking shelves or taking deliveries—though they still couldn’t sell it. The move aims to help fill labor gaps, but health officials are cautious. Click here to learn more

🚨 Emergency

Estonia is set to conduct its first nationwide test of all 120 emergency sirens, a significant step in enhancing the country's civil defense capabilities. The sirens are designed to alert the public to immediate threats, such as military attacks or industrial accidents. This initiative is part of a broader €4.5 million investment to establish a comprehensive warning system across 22 cities. Click here to learn more

🚌 Public Transport

Tallinn's public transport network experienced disruptions on Sunday due to roadworks at the intersection of Paldiski maantee and Toompuiestee. Trolleybus lines No. 1, 4, and 5 were affected, with some routes shortened and replacement services introduced. Click here to learn more

🔨 Construction

The United States has agreed to fund €1.2 million for street reconstruction work around its new embassy in Tallinn, Estonia. This investment aims to enhance infrastructure and accessibility in the surrounding area, reflecting the strong diplomatic ties between the two nations. Click here to learn more

🏋🏻 Weight

Estonian weightlifter Mart Seim secured a silver medal at the 2025 European Weightlifting Championships in Chisinau, Moldova, marking his first major international podium finish in nearly a decade. Click here to learn more

💰 Land tax

Tallinn has opened applications for compensating the 2025 land tax increase. Eligible property owners—both individuals and legal entities—can apply to offset the difference between their 2025 and 2024 land tax payments. Click here to learn more

☀️Summer Street

This summer, Tallinn is transforming Aia Street in the Old Town into its first-ever "Summer Street." The initiative aims to revitalize the area by enhancing pedestrian spaces, supporting local businesses, and creating a vibrant public environment. Residents have been actively involved in shaping the project through surveys and workshops, ensuring the redesign reflects community needs and preferences. Click here to learn more