Prague residents want to rename streets after “Lord of the Rings” characters
The Czech capital already has an island that has the same name as a Middle Earth realm
Mayor Kostas Bakoyannis notes that all citizens, regardless of income, must have the right to take care of their health and wellbeing
On 20 October, the Greek capital announced that it has launched a new initiative to promote exercise and a healthy way of life. More specifically, the City of Athens collaborated with the Panhellenic Gymnastics Association to give hundreds of residents free access to sports facilities.
Every morning from Monday to Saturday, citizens can exercise at the Panhellenic Gymnastics Association’s facility in Pedion tou Areos. There, they can choose to take part in 8 different activities and classes:
To take advantage of this new opportunity, citizens must first register at the association’s offices in Kypseli. After this, they can receive a membership card which will allow them to enter and use the facilities for free. Taking this further, those interested in attending classes must also register their interest and reserve their spot online via rantevou.cityofathens.gr.
In a press release, the Mayor of Athens Kostas Bakoyannis commented on the initiative, noting that all citizens must have access to facilities that allow them to take care of their health and wellbeing. What is more, he stressed the importance of investing in sports:
"We continue to invest in upgrading the quality of life of Athenians by taking dynamic initiatives in the field of sports, with free programmes for all adults. Sport as part of everyday life is associated with health and wellbeing, which is why in the Municipality of Athens we believe that all citizens, regardless of income, should have free access to it. We warmly thank the historic Gymnastics Association of our city, the Panhellenic, for this creative and valuable collaboration.”
Before using the association’s facilities, one must present proof of vaccination, recovery from COVID, or a negative test.
Such administrative penalties are also applied in other regional legislatures plus the Bundestag
Allegations of his criminal misdeeds came to light after his burial, so the parish authorities had to find a way to redress the situation
Read on to find out what the average price per square metre was in February
Presenting the next chapter in the Dutch capital’s ‘Stay Away’ campaign aimed at rowdy tourists
The City says this has become a necessity due to the increasing number of incidents involving these vehicles
That way you can notify a canal lock keeper to open the gates so the animals can swim through
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
A recent study showed how these energy efficiency projects make the living habitat more…livable
Allegations of his criminal misdeeds came to light after his burial, so the parish authorities had to find a way to redress the situation
Read how Europe’s most grandiose springtime celebration has evolved throughout history
Presenting the next chapter in the Dutch capital’s ‘Stay Away’ campaign aimed at rowdy tourists
A recent study showed how these energy efficiency projects make the living habitat more…livable
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
This one could be a real game-changer for our built environments and the way they look
Catch up with some recommendations for the 2024 European Capital of Culture programme from the mayor of Tartu
An interview with the ICLEI regional director for Europe аfter the close of COP28
An interview with a member of the No Hate Speech Network team