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One-third of homes on the islands this year were sold to nationals of other countries, many of whom are non-residents
This was one of the more creative and unusual ideas set to take shape as a result of the second participatory budget initiative in the city
The local authorities are taking the bold step as a way to declutter the urban streets from delivery traffic
The law also requires restaurants to display their staff tip-sharing policy so that customers can understand it
The EDMO hubs work to connect fact-checkers, academia and the media, as well as boost local media literacy
Ireland is currently going through a major rental housing crisis
The Estonian city is preparing for its upcoming European Green Capital year in style
The birds will be specially trained to scare off pigeons from their favourite places in the city’s parks
Users can now get an overview of the state of the output in the country and receive a warning to reduce consumption and avoid power cuts
The city will launch an urban walk with a digital visual guide
Users can now get an overview of the state of the output in the country and receive a warning to reduce consumption and avoid power cuts
Plants feed on CO2 and plenty of it is produced at the local Tekniska verken energy company, so there’s a circular win-win solution
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The pioneering green move would make the country the first in Europe to do so
Until now, there have been specially designated bathing areas but from next summer, one would be able to see the city as one giant swimming pool
The city inaugurated twelve of these spots to encourage people to still feel at home while on the street
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The city will launch an urban walk with a digital visual guide
The Estonian capital was praised for its unique sport urban planning design
Faux or fact? Now, it’s up to you to shine the light on the truth
Ireland is currently going through a major rental housing crisis
It will aid them in collecting data about the incidents that can be used in court
Where would you go this holiday season?
As Christmas rapidly approaches, European cities are getting ready to welcome the holiday season and the winter tourists. Meanwhile, Europeans have said goodbye to the summer warmth and are now happily anticipating the opening of Christmas markets.
With so many trips and celebrations put on hold in 2020, people worldwide are eager to travel away from home to immerse themselves in the joyous season. To help them select a magical destination, TheMayor.EU has put together a list of 5 European cities that offer everything one needs to have an unforgettable Christmas.
Rovaniemi, Finland
Rovaniemi is located in Finland’s Lapland region and, more importantly, it is Santa Claus’ hometown. As such, it is the perfect place for Christmas lovers who wish to meet Santa Claus and realise their childhood dreams.
Among other things, visitors can see Santa’s village, reindeers, and post office. Beyond this, Rovaniemi guarantees a white, snowy Christmas - that may even be accompanied by Northern Lights, if one is truly lucky. Taking all this into account, Rovaniemi is a real winter wonderland.
Innsbruck, Austria
When imagining a Christmas in Austria, most people will undoubtedly think of Vienna. While the Austrian capital is certainly a beautiful place to spend the holidays, Innsbruck is the perfect city for those who want a cosier Christmas.
During the winter season, the city is surrounded by snow-covered mountains and decorated beautifully with lights and trees. What is more, it has unique Christmas markets, where the smells of mulled wine and Austrian cuisine mix together to evoke feelings of warmth and joy.
Bruges, Belgium
Known as “The Venice of the North”, Bruges is another small European city that offers a memorable Christmas. Its beautiful canals, medieval architecture, gothic churches, cobblestone streets, and gingerbread-like houses make up the ideal setting for a picture-perfect Christmas holiday.
This year, the tourist board reports that from the end of November, Bruges’ historic city centre will be transformed into a giant Christmas market. There, one can purchase unusual gifts and drink delicious homemade hot chocolate, among others.
For these reasons, many often compare spending a holiday in Bruges to stepping inside a Christmas card.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Like Bruges, Copenhagen has canals that make it seem magical during the holiday season; that is, Christmas lights reflect in the waters, evoking joy and warmth even when temperatures are just above 0 degrees Celsius.
According to its tourist board, the Danish capital embodies the concept of hygge: a defining characteristic of Danish culture, referring to the quality of feeling cosy and comfortable. Copenhagen embodies this concept thanks to its snowy streets, fairy lights, castles, ice rinks, and markets.
Beyond this, the city has also set itself the ambitious goal of becoming the 2021 European Christmas Capital. Thus, it will be interesting to see what the capital will offer this year.
Colmar, France
When thinking of Christmas in France, people immediately imagine the lights of the Eiffel Tower and a snowy Paris. However, not everyone wants to spend the holiday season in a large capital city as many would rather opt for a smaller and cosier destination.
Colmar is a charming French city with an area of just 66 kilometres squared. Although it may be small, it is the home of six Christmas markets, making it one of the most photographed Christmas destinations in Europe. In addition to this, it has numerous architectural treasures in its Old Town, all of which look magnificent when covered in Christmas decorations, fairy lights, and snow.
Admittedly, aside from these 5 places, there are countless European destinations – both large, capital cities and cosy, quaint towns – that have everything one needs to experience an unforgettable Christmas.
The sixth European Digital Citizens seminar brought together the best practices from Varna, Hamburg, Genoa, Marseille, Cluj-Napoca and Rotterdam on how to tackle the digital divide present in the countryside
The local authorities are taking the bold step as a way to declutter the urban streets from delivery traffic
One-third of homes on the islands this year were sold to nationals of other countries, many of whom are non-residents
The contest that measures the creative achievements of European cities also had a more human dimension, with recognition going to 6 women innovators
The sixth European Digital Citizens seminar brought together the best practices from Varna, Hamburg, Genoa, Marseille, Cluj-Napoca and Rotterdam on how to tackle the digital divide present in the countryside
Users can now get an overview of the state of the output in the country and receive a warning to reduce consumption and avoid power cuts
Until now, there have been specially designated bathing areas but from next summer, one would be able to see the city as one giant swimming pool
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The city inaugurated twelve of these spots to encourage people to still feel at home while on the street
Until now, there have been specially designated bathing areas but from next summer, one would be able to see the city as one giant swimming pool
Pre-bookings are already available for the luxury train rides across the bel paese
The Estonian capital was praised for its unique sport urban planning design
This initiative seeks to integrate the values of the New European Bauhaus into the European Commission’s 100 Cities Mission
These will be spread across 11 EU countries and will serve to support the EU Missions
The European Commission has accepted to develop the idea
Veni Markovski’s take on dealing with disinformation in the European Union's poorest country – Bulgaria
A conversation with the mayor of Utrecht on the occasion of her mission to COP27
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