Catalonia plans "independence from rainwater" by 2040
It will be achieved through seawater desalination plants
Spain / Barcelona / Development / Green City
Germany / Berlin / Development / Digital transformation
Berlin aims for 100% fibre optic internet coverage in 2028
Italy / Rome / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Trevi Fountain in Rome may become pay-to-visit attraction
Belgium / Brussels / Culture and Tourism
Controversial Brussels municipality applies to be European Capital of Culture
Croatia / Dubrovnik / Mobility
Dubrovnik targets local taxis in effort to reduce street congestion
Germany / Berlin / Green City
The Berlin Urban Nature Pact seeks to champion biodiversity at urban level
Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism
Athens Airport introduces off-site check-in for cruise passengers
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Croatia / Dubrovnik / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
This European city feels the highest impact of overtourism
You’ll find it in Croatia, and at 27 tourists per inhabitant it can be kind of suffocating
Germany / Digital transformation / Education and Sport
AI in the swimming pool? Baden-Württemberg says yes
The technology can help save swimmers from drowning after being trained to recognize unusual moves in the water
Germany / Culture and Tourism / Social City
A Deutschlandticket but for cinemas? It’s coming to Germany this autumn
Can this inclusive service pass model be applied to other fields of life?
Spain / Marbella / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Marbella to sanction beachgoers who pee in the sea
The fine will be a salty 750 euros
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Growing City
Germany / Berlin / Development / Digital transformation
Berlin aims for 100% fibre optic internet coverage in 2028
The same goes for 5G coverage but that complete rate will be achieved already in 2025
Poland / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health
Polish government seeks to help women get legal abortions without breaking the law
Tusk’s administration failed to change the law, but it now promises to “change reality”
Finland / Politics and Reforms
Finland to ban Russians from buying property
The country’s government cites security concerns behind the move
France / Paris / Politics and Reforms / Public Spaces
To keep or not to keep Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower: Paris' new debate
The mayor of the city, Anne Hidalgo, believes that the memory of the Games should stay on in some way, others aren’t so sure
Spain / Barcelona / Development / Green City
Catalonia plans "independence from rainwater" by 2040
It will be achieved through seawater desalination plants
Czechia / Prague / Culture and Tourism / Politics and Reforms
Czechia to curb short-term rentals in 2025
The country joins the club of governments that are mobilizing to do something about rampant tourism
Smart City
Germany / Berlin / Development / Digital transformation
Berlin aims for 100% fibre optic internet coverage in 2028
The same goes for 5G coverage but that complete rate will be achieved already in 2025
Spain / Digital transformation / Green City
Spain unveils air quality app that also offers forecasts
The tool builds upon the already available web version of the map
Austria / Digital transformation / Mobility / Welfare and Health
Austrian online map helps parents to plan safe school routes
It marks the street spots that have recorded the highest number of incidents
Germany / Hamburg / Green City / Innovation and Research
Human composting gains ground in Germany as alternative form of burial
It’s already legal in Schleswig-Holstein and possibly soon in Hamburg
Ireland / Lithuania / Poland / Dublin / Lublin / Vilnius / Digital transformation
Lublin-Vilnius portal now includes Dublin and New York, too
The two-way link has become a four-way link thanks to live streaming that rotates every 3 minutes
Digital transformation / Mobility
Despite new smart scanners, airport liquid limits will stay, says EU
The new technology had shown some promise of faster proceedings at hubs such as Frankfurt Airport
Green City
Italy / Rome / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Trevi Fountain in Rome may become pay-to-visit attraction
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
Croatia / Dubrovnik / Mobility
Dubrovnik targets local taxis in effort to reduce street congestion
This involves the creation of a special traffic control zone on streets leading to the UNESCO-protected Old Town
Germany / Berlin / Green City
The Berlin Urban Nature Pact seeks to champion biodiversity at urban level
The German capital reps will head to COP16, in Cali (Colombia), with the aim of inviting other cities to join the cause
Spain / Digital transformation / Green City
Spain unveils air quality app that also offers forecasts
The tool builds upon the already available web version of the map
Austria / Digital transformation / Mobility / Welfare and Health
Austrian online map helps parents to plan safe school routes
It marks the street spots that have recorded the highest number of incidents
France / Paris / Politics and Reforms / Public Spaces
To keep or not to keep Olympic rings on Eiffel Tower: Paris' new debate
The mayor of the city, Anne Hidalgo, believes that the memory of the Games should stay on in some way, others aren’t so sure
Social City
Italy / Rome / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Trevi Fountain in Rome may become pay-to-visit attraction
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
Belgium / Brussels / Culture and Tourism
Controversial Brussels municipality applies to be European Capital of Culture
For many years, Molenbeek’s reputation was linked to terrorism, but now it wants to show the world that it has turned a new page
Greece / Athens / Culture and Tourism
Athens Airport introduces off-site check-in for cruise passengers
Passengers will be shuttled directly to and from the Port of Piraeus, skipping the lines at the airport
Austria / Digital transformation / Mobility / Welfare and Health
Austrian online map helps parents to plan safe school routes
It marks the street spots that have recorded the highest number of incidents
Netherlands / Social City
Dutch city wants to cancel debt for 40 poor families, struggles to find volunteers
Arnhem is trying out the social experiment to test what giving indebted households a fresh start would mean in reality
Poland / Politics and Reforms / Welfare and Health
Polish government seeks to help women get legal abortions without breaking the law
Tusk’s administration failed to change the law, but it now promises to “change reality”
Portugal / Lisbon / Interviews
Carlos Moedas: Our ambition is to become a city where entrepreneurs can come to scale their businesses
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Germany / Berlin / Development / Digital transformation
Berlin aims for 100% fibre optic internet coverage in 2028
Italy / Rome / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces
Trevi Fountain in Rome may become pay-to-visit attraction
Belgium / Brussels / Culture and Tourism