Amsterdam bans creation of new hotels
Another piece in the overall strategy to reduce tourist flows to the city
With this move, it might become the first European capital to do something so drastic to protect its heritage from vandalism
The Havis Amanda fountain is one of the iconic sites in Helsinki. Placed in 1908, it features a nude bronze female figure surrounded by seals spraying water from their mouths. The entire ensemble, however, was removed in May in order to repair the statues due to damage suffered from actions of celebrating sports fans.
Similar to the Cibeles fountain in Madrid, Helsinki sports fans gather to celebrate victories at the fountain. However, the revelry often goes out of control and people start climbing on the statue, which is how it got damaged. In addition, it is also the site of traditional May Day university festivities when students place a white cap on the girl’s head.
The fountain is set to return to its full glory sometime next summer, however, this time the authorities are also planning to begin fencing it off with a metal cage during festive occasions. The cage will be cylindrical in shape, and it will be easy to place with a crane. That decision though has generated
The proposed design has been considered too large by some residents, even though it would only protect the female statue and will not cut off the entire fountain with the seals.
Yet other residents found a problem with the fact that it will be an open-top cylinder, which will make it easy to climb and thus, even easier to reach the statue, meaning that the intended protection might backfire in its purpose.
In response, Reetta Putkonen, the city's transportation planning division chief, explained that such considerations will be taken into account before deciding on the final design of the fence. What’s sure, though, is that the authorities would like to make something about limiting access to the site and reminding revellers that they need to respect the city’s heritage.
Silesian is spoken by about half a million people in the south of the country
Legislators and magnates have to await a preliminary ruling from the European Court of Justice
The building will then serve as the site for a new museum dedicated to Finnish-Russian relations
The tool helps identify undeclared swimming pools and garden sheds
It will serve as a virtual companion to the municipal network of libraries in the country
In addition, the federal government has launched the National Week of Action against Bicycle Theft to raise awareness of the issue and the new solution
The tests are also experimenting with a charging point that is easier to maintain
Reportedly, the aim of the local government is to curb violence and disorder among the youth
The city thinks that it’s time to update pet-related street cleanliness rules for the 21st century
Yes, you guessed it right, that also includes baguettes and cheeses
Reportedly, the aim of the local government is to curb violence and disorder among the youth
Silesian is spoken by about half a million people in the south of the country
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
Catch up with some recommendations for the 2024 European Capital of Culture programme from the mayor of Tartu
An interview with the ICLEI regional director for Europe аfter the close of COP28
An interview with a member of the No Hate Speech Network team