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Here are the goals of the new 'Programme for Sofia' a document to tackle multiple interconnected issues in the city by fostering collaboration
They will go to 30 kilometres per hour, should the proposal pass at City Council
Developing multigenerational teams is getting all the more important in an ageing continent
No need to be tech-savvy to participate in the city’s new platform
Here are the goals of the new 'Programme for Sofia' a document to tackle multiple interconnected issues in the city by fostering collaboration
The decision was praised by local Councillor for Housing, Kathrin Gaal, as a major step towards protecting one of the city’s most prized assets
Water sources are an asset that will increase in value in the future
The pigs were supposed to ward off birds and protect planes around the runways
The smart cabinet is considered a novelty in the Slovenian and European library space
No need to be tech-savvy to participate in the city’s new platform
It has secured a loan worth EUR 80 million from the European Investment Bank
The local energy company plans to test whether the source can be used to power the district heating and to reach sustainability goals
The city hopes to raise the spirits of citizens after the government banned the operations of Christmas markets
The Hungarian government is withholding 12 billion forints (EUR 32.7m) worth of subsidy for the city transport system
Kilbarry Nature Park, operated by Waterford Council, has won the special Pollinator Plan Award
The winner will be either a hospital in Bangladesh, a gallery in Berlin, or a bridge in Copenhagen
The unique facility combines some of Vienna’s best features – practicality, sustainability and aesthetics
The smart cabinet is considered a novelty in the Slovenian and European library space
A new project will show both teachers and students how to cope with that particular challenge
Two institutions that are not content with simply sharing the same urban territory and going on about their business
The government is trying to be as proactive as possible in order to avoid a new wave and a lockdown
The decision comes after the country recorded almost 26,000 COVID cases on Wednesday
Homeless cats and dogs in the Greek capital will finally receive the protection and care that they need
“The Shelter of Socrates”, a modern shelter for stray cats and dogs, will soon open in the neighbourhood of Votakinos in Athens. According to a press release by the municipality, the establishment has been named after one of the city’s most loved stray dogs who recently lost his life in a tragic accident.
Now, the city wants to ensure that all stray animals receive the safety and security that they deserve.
The new establishment will be able to house and care for approximately 90 animals. In addition to this, it will have a courtyard space where stray cats and dogs will be able to run and play freely. What makes this shelter particularly special is that it includes a “house room” with furniture.
This “house room” has been designed with the aim of familiarising stray cats and dogs with how a regular home looks and feels. In doing so, the shelter helps animals become comfortable and ready to move into a house when they are eventually adopted. Thus, it alleviates the anxiety they would otherwise feel, making the adoption process easier.
“The Shelter of Socrates” will employ people to look after the hygiene and socialisation of the animals. Moreover, the establishment will be guarded 24 hours a day to ensure the safety of the cats and dogs.
The Mayor of Athens Kostas Bakoyannis visited the shelter on the occasion of World Stray Animals Day. In a press release, he explained that such an establishment is absolutely crucial for a city that is modern and humane.
It is important to note that the construction of this shelter is just one of the many actions taken by the municipality to protect stray animals. To date, Athens reports that 490 animals have been adopted, 1,160 have been neutered and 2,014 have received medical care. Furthermore, the city is currently planning the installation of houses, feeders, and watering cans for strays.
The ultimate aim of “The Shelter of Socrates” is to help homeless animals find a new family that will love and care for them. For this reason, the municipality has launched www.animalscityofathens.gr so that citizens can more easily find a four-legged friend.
Berliners prefer walking over any other means of mobility, so the city is ready to make this a priority
Here are the goals of the new 'Programme for Sofia' a document to tackle multiple interconnected issues in the city by fostering collaboration
They will go to 30 kilometres per hour, should the proposal pass at City Council
Water sources are an asset that will increase in value in the future
The smart cabinet is considered a novelty in the Slovenian and European library space
The pigs were supposed to ward off birds and protect planes around the runways
Berliners prefer walking over any other means of mobility, so the city is ready to make this a priority
The city hopes to raise the spirits of citizens after the government banned the operations of Christmas markets
Water sources are an asset that will increase in value in the future
The unique facility combines some of Vienna’s best features – practicality, sustainability and aesthetics
The government is trying to be as proactive as possible in order to avoid a new wave and a lockdown
The smart cabinet is considered a novelty in the Slovenian and European library space
The creations of the young architectural minds are exhibited in one of the city’s galleries until 19 December
Is it gentrification or is it re-adaptation?
Bulgaria’s main port city frantically searches for ways to embrace its past, its spaces and the sea
An interview with Katja Dörner, the mayor of Bonn, Germany
An interview with the Mayor of Opatija
An interview with the Mayor of Karlovac, Croatia
