You can now register to attend the URBACT City Festival 2021
The event will take place online on 15-17 June
Development / Innovation and Research
Poland / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
Polish airport to test rapid and non-invasive COVID Detector
Bulgaria / Energy efficiency
The first Bulgarian eco-hybrid catamaran presented in Burgas
Sweden / Uppsala / Digital transformation / Social City
Uppsala gets serious about attracting international talent
Hungary / Budapest / Education and Sport / Politics and Reforms
Budapest takes stand against construction of Chinese university campus
Germany / Mobility
Bicycle facilities in Oberursel to enhance the environment for cyclists
Czechia / Economy and Finance / Welfare and Health
Czechia eases COVID restrictions and approves National Recovery Plan draft
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Portugal / Porto / Culture and Tourism / Social City
Porto takes science to the local bars
Part of a global initiative that seeks to reinvigorate interest in human rationality and achievement but in a fun way
Croatia / Digital transformation
Croatia is the first EU member to successfully test the Digital Green Certificate system
The Agency for Commercial Activity verified that all key components of the system are ready
Finland / Helsinki / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
Helsinki to test the role of electric drones in emergency care services in 2023
This is a part of the EU-funded AiRMOUR project
Italy / Milan / Culture and Tourism / Digital transformation
Milan and Airbnb find a working solution for ‘temporary residents’
Long-term visitors to the city can now sign convenient online rental contracts
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Culture and Tourism
Spain / Madrid / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance
Madrid aims to shine bright at world’s biggest tourism fair
FITUR is the leading event for the industry
Finland / Turku / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Turku seeks to become a clean and safe destination
It has launched a new website to help the public find establishments that comply with health regulations
France / Paris / Culture and Tourism
Disneyland Paris reopens to the public
Reservations for Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel start on 18 May
France / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
France attracts tourists with free PCR tests
The country wants to remain a top tourist destination this summer
Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism
Athens unveils a new Olympic Museum
The museum explores the Hellenic influence on the Olympic Games
Portugal / Porto / Culture and Tourism / Social City
Porto takes science to the local bars
Part of a global initiative that seeks to reinvigorate interest in human rationality and achievement but in a fun way
Growing City
Hungary / Budapest / Education and Sport / Politics and Reforms
Budapest takes stand against construction of Chinese university campus
Mayor Gergely Karácsony has announced his bid for the prime minister’s seat in 2022 elections
Czechia / Economy and Finance / Welfare and Health
Czechia eases COVID restrictions and approves National Recovery Plan draft
Students will return to classes and hotels will resume working at full capacity from 24 May
Spain / Barcelona / Politics and Reforms
New pro-independence government to lead Catalonia
The road ahead for the region remains thus uncertain
Spain / Madrid / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance
Madrid aims to shine bright at world’s biggest tourism fair
FITUR is the leading event for the industry
Austria / Vienna / Economy and Finance
Vienna wins a legal dispute against Airbnb
The Austrian capital has blocked the renting out of community apartments on the website
Latvia / Riga / Growing City / Public Spaces
LIDL is behind the newest streets on Riga’s map
A good example of public-private cooperation in the field of urban infrastructure
Smart City
Poland / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
Polish airport to test rapid and non-invasive COVID Detector
The innovative device works like a breathalyser and can provide results in under a minute
Sweden / Uppsala / Digital transformation / Social City
Uppsala gets serious about attracting international talent
The city sets up a website, a reception centre and a personal guide service for the purpose
Finland / Helsinki / Digital transformation
Helsinki to promote integration of newcomers by offering digital support
The city currently has more than 150 digital support points
Germany / Hamburg / Digital transformation / Mobility
Hamburg keeps vulnerable road users safe with new sensor installations
To optimise the waiting time for all road users
Italy / EU funding updates / Innovation and Research
Sicily seeks to expand living labs on its territory
Thanks to ERDF funding
Spain / Digital transformation / Smart City
An eagle’s eye view over the Canary Islands
The new service of orthophoto imagery is now available for free viewing
Social City
Poland / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
Polish airport to test rapid and non-invasive COVID Detector
The innovative device works like a breathalyser and can provide results in under a minute
Sweden / Uppsala / Digital transformation / Social City
Uppsala gets serious about attracting international talent
The city sets up a website, a reception centre and a personal guide service for the purpose
Hungary / Budapest / Education and Sport / Politics and Reforms
Budapest takes stand against construction of Chinese university campus
Mayor Gergely Karácsony has announced his bid for the prime minister’s seat in 2022 elections
Czechia / Economy and Finance / Welfare and Health
Czechia eases COVID restrictions and approves National Recovery Plan draft
Students will return to classes and hotels will resume working at full capacity from 24 May
Estonia / Welfare and Health
Estonia phases out Covid-19 restrictions
From 24 May, cafés and restaurants will start serving customers indoors
Spain / Madrid / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance
Madrid aims to shine bright at world’s biggest tourism fair
FITUR is the leading event for the industry
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Poland / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
Polish airport to test rapid and non-invasive COVID Detector
Bulgaria / Energy efficiency
The first Bulgarian eco-hybrid catamaran presented in Burgas
Sweden / Uppsala / Digital transformation / Social City
Uppsala gets serious about attracting international talent
Hungary / Budapest / Education and Sport / Politics and Reforms
Budapest takes stand against construction of Chinese university campus
Germany / Mobility
Bicycle facilities in Oberursel to enhance the environment for cyclists
Czechia / Economy and Finance / Welfare and Health