7 unicorns founded by Estonians and / or in Estonia have taken the country to Europe’s (and probably the world’s – depending on methodology for counting) top in number of unicorns per capita.
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20aprEstonia - #1 in Europe in number of unicorns per capita
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14aprTallinners can apply for first day sick leave benefitsThe city of Tallinn pays a benefit of 30 euros to compensate the citizens for their first day of sick leave. From 14 April, applications for the compensation can be submitted in the city's e-service after the sick leave certificate has been completed and the payment has been made by the Estonian Health Insurance Fund (EHIF). Benefit for the first day of illness can be claimed retroactively on the basis of a sick leave certificate issued from 25 March.
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14aprThis year’s Urban Maintenance Month focuses on circular economyTomorrow, April 15, the annual Urban Maintenance Month will be kicked off in Tallinn, which will be held for the 30th time. The motto of this year's campaign is "Responsibility for the Future" and the aim is to encourage people to think along on the issues of the circular economy and environmental education. During the Urban Maintenance Month, recycling of used items is made easy and hazardous waste can be disposed of free of charge.
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13aprTallinn signed the European Green City AccordThe Mayor of Tallinn, Mihhail Kõlvart, signed Tallinn's accession to the European Green City Accord, which sets objectives for the city's air, water, noise, biodiversity and circular economy.
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13aprA newsletter for English-speaking Tallinners was launchedThe city news are now also available to the English-speaking population all over the city, because in cooperation with the Tallinn City Centre Government and the city's communication service, a monthly newsletter started to appear from April, which reflects the most important news for expats living in Tallinn.
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12aprSmall Tallinn residents receive their name certificates at homeDue to the coronavirus restrictions, Tallinn new citizens whose birth has been registered from the beginning of January to the end of March, receive their name certificates along with a present from the city directly at their home.
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09aprInternational project „Urban Eco Islands“ successfully completed in AegnaAt the end of March, the EU project "Urban Eco Islands“ was officially completed on the island of Aegna, which developed a number of …
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07aprTallinn was recognised as the Place of the FutureThe Cognizant Centre for the Future of Work highlighted Tallinn as one of the 17 cities in the world where jobs of the future are created.
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06aprTallinn, ICF’s Intelligent Community of the Year, Launches “Green Global City” InitiativeTallinn is focused on environmental sustainability, one of six Factors in the ICF Method defining success for cities and regions in the 21st Century.
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05apr5114 people were vaccinated in Tallinn vaccination centres over the weekendA total of 5,144 people were vaccinated in the vaccination centres in Sõle Sports Centre and Tondiraba Ice Rink from Friday to Sunday. The centres …
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05aprThe city suspended the international design procurement of Tallinn HospitalTallinn Social and Health Care Department suspended the international design procurement of Tallinn Hospital announced a week ago in order to …
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05aprIn April and May, a home doctor’s team visits children up to 12 years of ageOn weekends, parents in Tallinn can invite a home doctor’s team for a child up to 12 years of age with acute symptoms - for example, if the …
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01aprRecycling stations operate on the summer schedule
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31marYet another unicorn co-founded by an Estonian, ID.me, strengthens Estonia’s position as the world leader in unicorn productionID.me, a secure digital identity network, announced it has raised 0 million in a Series C funding round led by Viking Global Investors. Counterpoint …
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31marTallinn ranked 12th among the 50 smartest cities in the worldToday, Eden Strategy Institute held a web conference to announce the "Top 50 Smart City Governments 2020/2021" ranking of the world's smart cities, …
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31marTallinn vaccination centers will be set up in Sõle Sports Center and Tondiraba Ice RinkThis weekend, Sõle Sports Center and Tondiraba Ice Rink will be opened as vaccination centers for Tallinners aged 65+. Vaccinations can be registered …
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30marTallinn participates in the Bloomberg Mayors Challenge with an update on the Green CardWith the Green Card update project, Tallinn is participating in the Global Mayors Challenge organized by the Bloomberg Philanthropies Foundation, …
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30marCOVID-19 grant for the tourism sectorAs per Government of the Republic Resolution of 29 December, the tourism sector will be supported by an additional 8 million euros, to which the …
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30marThe international design procurement of Tallinn Hospital was announcedOn Monday, international procurement for the design of the largest hospital complex in Estonia - Tallinn Hospital - was announced with the deadline of …
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29mar„How to build a successful brand?“ – new series of webinars in collaboration with Tallinn City Enterprise CentreIn cooperation with the Tallinn City Enterprise Centre, the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry has created a training series on branding …