The Estonian Ministry of the Interior has announced plans to relocate its offices from Tallinn's historic Old Town to the Karjamaa neighborhood in North Tallinn. The decision comes as a response to the ministry's operational needs and the impracticality of the current building, which has become too large and expensive to maintain. According to Kersti Ringmets, a communications adviser for the ministry, the ministry is seeking funding from the modernization fund to renovate the new site at Kopli 76, which is currently occupied by the Environmental Board.

Ringmets highlighted that the current building's high energy costs and the difficulty in meeting modern safety and accessibility standards made renovation an impractical option. The estimated renovation costs for the existing building in the Old Town would amount to around 24 million euros, a significant financial burden that the ministry aims to avoid. By moving to a more suitable location, the ministry hopes to better align its facilities with contemporary needs and operational efficiency.

However, the relocation is contingent upon securing funding decisions, which have yet to be made for any stage of the development. If the ministry receives positive funding approvals, they plan to commence operations at the new site as soon as possible. The implications of this move could streamline the ministry's operations and reduce unnecessary expenditures, ultimately contributing to more effective governance in Estonia's capital city.