European Forum on Disaster Risk Reduction, 24-26 November 2021
Start thinking and acting differently about disasters
Matosinhos / Development
Poland / Warsaw / Economy and Finance
Warsaw Booster 21 will streamline sustainable and smart city solutions
Start-ups can apply until 5 September
Croatia / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance
Croatia anticipates economic growth of over 5 percent this year
This impressive percentage is owed to a successful tourist season
Greece / Economy and Finance / Welfare and Health
New platform allows Greeks affected by fires to apply for financial aid
The Greek government is working on the reconstruction and revival of Evia island
Austria / Economy and Finance
In EU, Austrians have the most cash to spend on the finer things in life
A study on public services and quality of life shows that Austrian citizens spend only 30% of their income on housing, transport, education and health, compared to the EU average of 50%
Germany / Hamburg / Development / Economy and Finance
After the lockdown – Hamburg is experiencing a start-up boom
According to a recent study, the number of start-ups has reached pre-mortgage debt crisis heights
Croatia / Rijeka / Economy and Finance
Rijeka supports entrepreneurs with new virtual incubation programme
It seeks to promote economic growth and development by supporting new and aspiring businesspeople
Portugal / Braga / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance
Braga adds food court to its market, with a nod to sustainability
'Mesa na Praça' will feature high-quality cuisine, while creating opportunities for the local economy
Austria / Economy and Finance / Green City
Austrian logistics company remains climate-neutral amid business boom
COVID-19 facilitated a rise in digital commerce, yet “niceshops” maintained positive CO2 balance
Netherlands / Economy and Finance / Welfare and Health
Rotterdam with preferential loans for young homebuyers
Encouraging them to start living independently
Poland / Gdansk / Krakow / Poznan / Warsaw / Economy and Finance / Politics and Reforms
Polish cities fear losing billions from draft tax reform
An online tool allows calculating how much exactly each city will lose under the proposed taxation system
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Bulgaria / Ruse / Sofia / Stara Zagora / Innovation and Research / Mobility
Bulgaria is slowly but surely embracing hydrogen in public transport
Czechia / Welfare and Health
Czechia reintroduces COVID restrictions amid rising infections
Bulgaria / Sliven / Energy efficiency
Sliven estimates municipal energy bill will double, urgent sustainable measures are needed
Poland / Economy and Finance / Green City
Climathon seeks innovative solutions to urban challenges in Poland
Czechia / Prague / Development
Prague 9 reveals plans for new modern district inspired by 2 EU cities
Austria / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health
Austria is getting ready for a Covid-safe skiing season
Lithuania / Alytus / Development / Mobility
Alytus railway viaduct opens after reconstruction
Spain / Madrid / Digital transformation / Politics and Reforms
Software will aid the City of Madrid write easier texts
France / Paris / Economy and Finance
The first terrace reserved for the richest 1% opens in Paris
Greece / Athens / Welfare and Health