Italian government greenlights bridge between Sicily and mainland
The idea dates back even to Antiquity, but how feasible is it?
Italy / Development / Economy and Finance
Spain / Barcelona / Culture and Tourism / Mobility
Barcelona metro musicians have to go through casting before they can play
Germany / Mobility / Politics and Reforms
Cities in Germany roll back incentives for e-vehicles. Here’s why
Finland / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
World Happiness Report ranks Finland first…again
Portugal / Green City / Politics and Reforms
Accelerating adaptation in cities to reduce climate risks
Austria / Dornbirn / Social City
Lost your keys? Now you can call the police
Italy / Development / Economy and Finance
Italian government greenlights bridge between Sicily and mainland
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Finland / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
World Happiness Report ranks Finland first…again
The Nordic country has topped that symbolic but prestigious classification for six years in a row now
Bulgaria / France / Germany / Italy / Netherlands / Romania / Digital transformation
There’s a way out of the digital gap. Join us for the final EUDIGIT event to see it
A review of the lessons learned on fostering a digital transformation in our cities
Belgium / Brussels / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Bruges celebrates women with ‘spicy’ chocolates and bras in the trees
The city will host Lingerie Week, highlighting breast health and the local history of lace manufacturing
Portugal / Porto / Read Twice
This is how Portugal fights disinformation
Check out this mapping guide, which groups the 14 best initiatives in the Iberian country to boost facts on the ground and in the mind
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Growing City
Germany / Mobility / Politics and Reforms
Cities in Germany roll back incentives for e-vehicles. Here’s why
Many municipalities instituted privileges for EVs to promote sustainable mobility. Now, a lot more people are driving electric, so maybe it’s time to normalise legislation
Portugal / Green City / Politics and Reforms
Accelerating adaptation in cities to reduce climate risks
How to build local resilience by accelerating adaptation measures
Italy / Development / Economy and Finance
Italian government greenlights bridge between Sicily and mainland
The idea dates back even to Antiquity, but how feasible is it?
Finland / Vantaa / Politics and Reforms
Vantaa incites residents to vote with AI-generated images
The city would like to see more of its inhabitants participate in the upcoming Finnish parliamentary elections, so it’s resorted to some contemporary creativity
Germany / Berlin / Green City / Politics and Reforms
Berlin is gearing up for a referendum on climate neutrality
The ballot proposes to move the carbon neutrality horizon from 2045 to 2030
Spain / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health
Spanish law mandates that dogs can’t be left alone for more than a day
The Animal Welfare Law was subject of vigorous debate in the past several months
Smart City
Belgium / Brussels / Mechelen / Digital transformation / Politics and Reforms
Cities in Belgium rush to ban TikTok after National Security advice
Last week, the Chinese app was banned for Belgian federal employees for an initial period of six months
Germany / Digital transformation / Energy efficiency
Dresden maps all roofs in the city, to see if they’re suitable for solar
Authorities have published two maps, one of the roofs and the other – of facades so that locals can make the right decision when choosing green energy
Bulgaria / Sofia / Development / Innovation and Research
Sofia seeks young people's innovative ideas in Academy for VISIONARIES 2023
The city wants new approaches to developing the urban environment and is willing to fund the best solutions
Netherlands / Digital transformation / Social City
Rotterdam teaches youth about the dangers of drug dealing life with virtual reality
Europe’s main port city has a very local problem called “cocaine collectors”
Germany / Berlin / Economy and Finance / Innovation and Research
Berlin offers targeted support to make more businesses sustainable
Around 75% of German CO2 emissions come from the private sector, yet less than 1% of businesses are considered fully sustainable
Bulgaria / France / Germany / Italy / Netherlands / Romania / Digital transformation
There’s a way out of the digital gap. Join us for the final EUDIGIT event to see it
A review of the lessons learned on fostering a digital transformation in our cities
Green City
Spain / Barcelona / Culture and Tourism / Mobility
Barcelona metro musicians have to go through casting before they can play
Successful candidates get a card allowing them to perform on the premises of the transit system
Germany / Mobility / Politics and Reforms
Cities in Germany roll back incentives for e-vehicles. Here’s why
Many municipalities instituted privileges for EVs to promote sustainable mobility. Now, a lot more people are driving electric, so maybe it’s time to normalise legislation
Portugal / Green City / Politics and Reforms
Accelerating adaptation in cities to reduce climate risks
How to build local resilience by accelerating adaptation measures
Germany / Berlin / Green City / Politics and Reforms
Berlin is gearing up for a referendum on climate neutrality
The ballot proposes to move the carbon neutrality horizon from 2045 to 2030
Spain / Barcelona / Public Spaces / Social City
Barcelona to host Spain’s first pet cemetery
It will open its doors in 2024 and offer cremations and burials
Germany / Berlin / Culture and Tourism / Energy efficiency
Berlin gives guidelines for mounting solar on listed buildings
Some of the most productive solar installations in the city are on listed buildings, such as Red City Hall
Social City
Spain / Barcelona / Culture and Tourism / Mobility
Barcelona metro musicians have to go through casting before they can play
Successful candidates get a card allowing them to perform on the premises of the transit system
Finland / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
World Happiness Report ranks Finland first…again
The Nordic country has topped that symbolic but prestigious classification for six years in a row now
Austria / Dornbirn / Social City
Lost your keys? Now you can call the police
The city of Dornbirn has a new service for locals - house key registry with a unique number for every citizen
Spain / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health
Spanish law mandates that dogs can’t be left alone for more than a day
The Animal Welfare Law was subject of vigorous debate in the past several months
Spain / Barcelona / Public Spaces / Social City
Barcelona to host Spain’s first pet cemetery
It will open its doors in 2024 and offer cremations and burials
Germany / Berlin / Culture and Tourism / Energy efficiency
Berlin gives guidelines for mounting solar on listed buildings
Some of the most productive solar installations in the city are on listed buildings, such as Red City Hall
Bulgaria / Interviews / Read Twice
Veni Markovski: It's about time the media stopped inviting “experts” who spread false info
Netherlands / Utrecht / Green City / Interviews
Sharon Dijksma: Without cities, it will be impossible to tackle global warming
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Spain / Barcelona / Culture and Tourism / Mobility
Barcelona metro musicians have to go through casting before they can play
Germany / Mobility / Politics and Reforms
Cities in Germany roll back incentives for e-vehicles. Here’s why
Finland / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
World Happiness Report ranks Finland first…again
Portugal / Green City / Politics and Reforms
Accelerating adaptation in cities to reduce climate risks
Austria / Dornbirn / Social City
Lost your keys? Now you can call the police
Italy / Development / Economy and Finance