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And the value of the artworks can’t be lower than 1% of the price paid for the land lot
This would result in the first renewable energy production projects in the Black and Aegean Seas
The price of monthly passes, however, will remain the same so that regular commuters won’t have to worry
The design of the new bills will be chosen in 2026
Both the European Commission and the European Committee of the Regions have particular agendas to pursue at the largest climate event of the year
It’s all turning into a game of wits between the country’s transport ministry and the public transit workers
Linköping (Sweden) wins in the European Rising Innovative City category
The facial recognition system has been available only for passengers on certain airlines until now
Identification in the Grand Duchy is about to go digital
Nijlen wants to be known as a bee-friendly town, which transforms words into actions
This would result in the first renewable energy production projects in the Black and Aegean Seas
The aim is to make the network in the Catalan metropolitan area the largest in Southern Europe
The price of monthly passes, however, will remain the same so that regular commuters won’t have to worry
The prohibition won’t apply to e-bikes, though
The Spanish island town gets high marks for creating an urban environment fully inclusive of people with disabilities
The Dutch capital is vigorously trying to remake its image and reputation and put forward what makes it a breathing livable city
The Dutch capital is vigorously trying to remake its image and reputation and put forward what makes it a breathing livable city
Agueda is the place where you will find the smallest Santa in the world as well
The mayor of Evreux said he also didn’t have enough time to acquaint himself with the security protocol for the event
The English Proficiency Index is an annual ranking which lists the command of English in societies, where it’s not a native language
The prohibition won’t apply to e-bikes, though
The district known as Praha 1 can now sleep more peacefully
Follow the Access City Award ceremony on 1 December to find out the winner, Source: European Commission
The European Commission will reward the most accessible urban environments on 1 December
Łódź (Poland), Saint-Quentin (France), San Cristóbal de La Laguna (Spain), South Dublin County (Ireland), and Tübingen (Germany) have been chosen as finalists for the 2024 Access City Award. These cities have demonstrated best practices and highlighted their commitment to ensure accessibility to urban life for all, including persons with disabilities and older citizens, including for built environment, public transport, facilities, and services, as well as information and communication technologies and services.
Vice-President for Values and Transparency, Věra Jourová, said:
Accessibility is an essential step towards equality, ensuring that everyone can benefit from the same level of freedom and autonomy. It is important to recognise the commitment of the cities to breaking down barriers, and to encourage initiatives and best practices to make urban life in Europe accessible for all citizens."
European Commissioner for Equality, Helena Dalli, also commented on the occasion:
Cities throughout the European Union are dedicated to removing barriers and creating truly accessible urban spaces for all. At the same time, cities are embracing the digital and green transitions, which present opportunities, and a responsibility to ensure these transitions benefit everyone including persons with disabilities. The Access City Award recognises and celebrates cities that prioritise accessibility to improve the quality of life."
Among 32 cities that applied for the award, 21 candidates were pre-selected by national experts. The five finalists were then shortlisted by an EU jury.
The 2024 Access City Award winners will be announced on 1 December 2023 at an award ceremony during the European Day of Persons with Disabilities conference (organised jointly by the European Commission and the European Disability Forum). The ceremony will be broadcast live here, starting at 9.30 AM, and will feature international sign interpretation, audio-description and English captioning.
The winner and runners-up will each receive a monetary prize as follows: 1st place – 150,000 euros, 2nd place - 120,000 euros and 3rd place – 80,000 euros.
The Access City Award was launched in 2010 to promote accessibility initiatives in European cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants and raise awareness about how accessible spaces – both physical and virtual – are the first vital step to equality. In this regard, the award is about ensuring equal access to city life for persons with disabilities. The initiative aims to encourage cities to inspire one another and share innovative and good practices.
The Award is given to the city that has demonstrably prioritised accessibility in fundamental aspects of city living through a holistic approach, and that has concrete plans for further improvements.
The price of monthly passes, however, will remain the same so that regular commuters won’t have to worry
The design of the new bills will be chosen in 2026
The first-of-their-kind, the two-wheelers have already been turning heads in France
Linköping (Sweden) wins in the European Rising Innovative City category
Identification in the Grand Duchy is about to go digital
Nijlen wants to be known as a bee-friendly town, which transforms words into actions
It will cost 39, instead of the regular 49 euros, in a bid to make public transit even more accessible
The Spanish island town gets high marks for creating an urban environment fully inclusive of people with disabilities
The price of monthly passes, however, will remain the same so that regular commuters won’t have to worry
It will cost 39, instead of the regular 49 euros, in a bid to make public transit even more accessible
The Spanish island town gets high marks for creating an urban environment fully inclusive of people with disabilities
The Dutch capital is vigorously trying to remake its image and reputation and put forward what makes it a breathing livable city
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This one could be a real game-changer for our built environments and the way they look
The practical art objects are competing for one of the 2023 New European Bauhaus Prizes
An interview with a member of the No Hate Speech Network team
A talk with the first man to circumnavigate the globe with a solar plane, on whether sustainability can also be profitable
An interview with the president of the European Federation of Journalists
